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Tift Merritt reissues “Tambourine” along with companion of demos and home recordings

June 20, 2025 Richard Parkinson 2
Singer-songwriter Tift Merritt is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough album “Tambourine” with a two-part release arriving on 29th August 2025 via One Riot Records. The release is made up of the vinyl reissue of […]
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Preview: Fanny Lumsden announces UK and Ireland tour dates

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Listen to her new single below. Australian singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden is on tour here next month and, in preparation, has released a new single, her first new music since 2023’s award-winning album, “Hey Dawn”, unveiling an […]
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“Billy Bragg – A People’s History” to be published in autumn 2025

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Burning Shed has announced that “Billy Bragg – A People’s History” will be published on 9th October 2025 and is now available to pre-order. “Billy Bragg – A People’s History” is an oral history of the […]
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Kathleen Edwards to release new album “Billionaire” in late summer 2025

June 18, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0
The much-admired singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards returns with her new album, “Billionaire”, on 22nd August 2025 via Dualtone Records. Evoking her debut, “Failer”, the new 10-song album is full of Edwards’ lyrical sharpness and unflinching observations and […]
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Fisherman’s Friends to host new festival in Cornwall in May 2026

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The desire to hold a special gathering close to home in Cornwall has been on the Fisherman’s Friends’ minds for some time. While still holding down their day jobs, the group regularly sell out venues across […]

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