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The Swell Season move “Forward” in June

May 7, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0
The Swell Season (Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová) have announced their first new album in 16 years, “Forward”, will be released on June 13th. An eight-song collection, it was produced by Sturla Mio Thorisson and recorded […]
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Judy Blank to release new album on Rounder Records

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Eclectic artist Judy Blank has announced the release of her third album and her debut for Rounder Records, “Big Mood”, on 22nd August 2025.  Blank has also announced a series of tour dates in Europe and […]
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A Different Thread come “Over Again” for massive tour and album release

May 6, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0
North Carolina based Americana duo, A Different Thread, have announced details of their third album “Over Again” set for release on September 2nd, along with a UK summer tour, offering fans the opportunity to hear songs […]
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First ever vinyl reissue of Alison Krauss’ early career compilation out in July

May 2, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0
Craft Recordings have announced the first-ever vinyl reissue of Alison Krauss’s double-platinum compilation, “Now That I’ve Found You: A Collection“, which will be released on July 11th. Originally released in 1995, the album offers a survey […]
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The Wood Brothers to reappear in a “Puff Of Smoke” in August

May 1, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0
“Puff of Smoke”, the highly-anticipated ninth studio album from Grammy Award-nominated Americana trio The Wood Brothers, has been announced for release on August 1st, 2025, via Honey Jar/Thirty Tigers, and it’s preceded by the album’s first […]

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