It’s with great sadness that we have to let you know that one of Americana UK’s stalwarts Gordon Sharpe died on Sunday following a stroke last week. Gordon has been one of the website’s most prominent […]
A list of the best albums of the 21st Century was always going to be a challenge, to whittle down the releases that have that special quality and to justify their presence on such a collection. […]
A truly exceptional debut album that neither required nor received a follow-up. Some artists spend their whole career searching for that definitive moment when everything comes together to produce the classic album that sits alongside those […]
From the opening delicate notes of ‘Either Way‘ to the closing chords of ‘On and On and On’, “Sky Blue Sky” signalled Wilco’s intent to develop into an even more interesting and arresting band than the alt […]
Born in Essex Darren Hayman was the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist in Hefner, an indie band beloved by John Peel. Following their spilt 20 years ago Hayman has been prolific, producing around 21 albums, numerous […]
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