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Johnny Cash Sun Records collection out next month

March 7, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Charly Records have announced the release of a new rather lovely looking Johnny Cash box set – The Original Sun Albums 1957-1964 will arrive on 8 CDs with all kinds of extras on April 28th 2017. […]

Thea Gilmore announces new album – Listen

March 7, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Thea Gilmore – who Uncut once described as “the best British singer-songwriter of the last ten years – and then some” – has announced the release of her new album The Counterweight, which will be released […]

Alison Krauss chats to Guardian readers about all kinds of stuff

March 6, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

But crucially is evasive when it comes to the mayonnaise vs salad cream question. What is she trying to hide? Alison Krauss took the time to chat to Guardian readers this morning – The whole webchat […]

Neil Young shares video for ‘Peace Trail’ – Watch

March 6, 2017 Mark Whitfield 1

NPR are being good to us again this week – they’re carrying the new Neil Young video (which is really quite lovely) with the following blurb: “When Neil Young gets fired up, sometimes his best music […]

Underneath The Stars Festival announces more acts

March 6, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

Kate Rusby’s delightful Underneath The Stars festival, which runs from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 July has announced its latest wave of artists. Edward II, a powerful English roots band that uniquely blend the rhythms of the […]

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Artwork for Midwestern Mrs album "I'm still Here"

Midwestern Mrs “I’m Still Here”

May 18, 2026 0

A strong debut album with a range of folk-based songs with lyrical depth and style. This is the first full-length album from Ohio-based Midwestern Mrs, better known as Georgia Evans to her family, following a string […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Blue Rodeo “5 Days In May”

May 18, 2026 0

Blue Rodeo, veterans of the americana scene for over forty years, have several songs in their vast catalogue that remain perennial fan favourites; 5 Days In May is one such song. The opening number from Five […]

artwork for Ryan O'Reilly album "Native Companion"

Ryan O’Reilly “Native Companion”

May 18, 2026 0

Contemporary and traditional blend from homegrown and widely travelled teacher of song. Native Companion is the fourth collection of contemporary Celticana from the peregrine musician, that is, Ryan O’Reilly. Alongside his English roots, the Oxford-born and […]

Johnny Cash Sun Records collection out next month

Thea Gilmore announces new album – Listen

Alison Krauss chats to Guardian readers about all kinds of stuff

Neil Young shares video for ‘Peace Trail’ – Watch

Underneath The Stars Festival announces more acts

Midwestern Mrs “I’m Still Here”

For The Sake Of The Song: Blue Rodeo “5 Days In May”

Ryan O’Reilly “Native Companion”

Jerry Joseph And The Jackmormons “I Think I’m Here” – glorious life affirming music

Video Premiere: Madam Radar “The Show Must Go On”