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Essentials: The Top 10 Ron Sexsmith Songs (Part One, 1995-2006)

March 24, 2023 David Jarman 4

I knew I was setting myself a challenge in picking the top 10 Ron Sexsmith songs, having preferred this to his top 10 albums, and in the end, I’ve opted to make it a two-parter, part […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Chris Hillman Songs since 1982

March 16, 2023 Martin Johnson 8

Chris Hillman is now recognised as one of the founding fathers of country rock, and subsequently americana, and has a mantlepiece of awards, including his induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Rodney Crowell Songs

March 9, 2023 Alasdair Fotheringham 4

At first glance, a statement on an artist’s own website that, “as many say, your favourite song was probably written by Rodney Crowell” sounds a little exaggerated. But as a quiet giant of the americana scene […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Chuck Prophet Albums

March 2, 2023 Kimberly Bright 7

Since 1990 Chuck Prophet has graced the world with fourteen studio albums, starting with his first solo album after leaving Green on Red, ‘Brother Aldo.’ This means that for a top ten list, however worthy they […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Mary Chapin Carpenter Songs

February 23, 2023 Peter Churchill 6

Like the majority of the artists in the ‘Essentials’ feature Mary Chapin Carpenter will be familiar to many. 35 years after her country leaning debut ‘Hometown Girl’ Carpenter continues to cement a reputation as one of […]

Hollow Hand announces new album for September and UK Tour

July 14, 2026 0

Hollow Hand, the project of Brighton’s Max Kinghorn-Mills, steps out of the bedroom on Wish Road South, recorded live as a trio after touring with MJ Lenderman and Caitlin Rose. The album comes out on the […]

Hudson NY duo Babehoven to release third album in the autumn

July 14, 2026 0

Babehoven, the Hudson, NY-based project of singer/songwriter Maya Bon and producer and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Albert, have announced their new album, I See Them, I See Me, due 18th September 2026 via Double Double Whammy. I See […]

Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

July 14, 2026 0

Majestic debut from Virginia songwriter with a fascinating true backstory. When it comes to musical inspiration, a musician’s life is integral to what music he or she makes. For Brennan Gilmore, that inspiration comes from a […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Ron Sexsmith Songs (Part One, 1995-2006)

Essentials: The Top 10 Chris Hillman Songs since 1982

Essentials: The Top 10 Rodney Crowell Songs

Essentials: The Top 10 Chuck Prophet Albums

Essentials: The Top 10 Mary Chapin Carpenter Songs

Hollow Hand announces new album for September and UK Tour

Hudson NY duo Babehoven to release third album in the autumn

Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

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