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Jim Lauderdale and The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys “The Birds Know”

April 14, 2026 Peter Churchill 0
Superb collaboration from an americana legend and bluegrass torchbearers. Well, where to start with Jim Lauderdale? The man is so prolific that the virtual ink on the review of his last album, Country Super Hits Volume […]
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Tenderness “True”

April 14, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0
Tenderness’s debut is a sweet blend of the musical and emotional themes of love and loss. Tenderness is the nom de scene for the solo project of Katy Beth Young, formerly and maybe currently of Peggy […]
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Bluegrass Briefs: Unspoken Tradition, Square Peg, Big Richard, New Valley String Band

April 14, 2026 Tim Martin 0
It’s been a while since we had a set of Bluegrass albums to review, which is a shame, as it’s a genre with a lot to offer. There are the traditionalists who keep very much to […]
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Ruth Eliza “While The Light Shines”

April 14, 2026 Paul Russell 0
A strong, evocative, bluegrass debut. The state of UK bluegrass music seems to be in rude health, with 2026 alone seeing around 25 festivals dedicated to this increasingly interesting genre of music. One of the latest […]
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Elaine Palmer “Some Seek Silver, Some Seek Gold”

April 13, 2026 Peter Churchill 0
Established Yorkshire songstress reinforces her reputation for excellence with fine mini-album. Any new single release ahead of a new album is always a teaser. After the video premiere of her new single The Losing Hand on […]

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Essentials: The Top 10 songs by The Delines

May 14, 2026 0
Those sufficiently long in the tooth may remember Margaret Thatcher’s purported praise of senior Conservative Party politician William Whitelaw: “Every prime minister needs a Willie”. For americana enthusiasts, their Willy could well be a Vlautin, songwriter […]
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Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations

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Daniel Tashian is a legend in Nashville. He’s a deeply respected songwriter, he’s a solo artist with six albums to his name, he’s been in two superb bands, and he’s the go-to guy when you want […]
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Thin Lear “Many Disappeared”

May 14, 2026 0
Thin Lear’s tales of death and loss sweetened by delectable pop melodies. New York-based Matt Longo, aka Thin Lear, grew up writing short stories, and that narrative style pervades his Many Disappeared album. Longo says he […]

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  • Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations
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  • Live Review: Albert Lee, Union Chapel, London – 7th May 2026
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Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations

May 14, 2026 0
Daniel Tashian is a legend in Nashville. He’s a deeply respected songwriter, he’s a solo artist with six albums to his name, he’s been in two superb bands, and he’s the go-to guy when you want […]
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Behind the Songs: Thin Lear

May 13, 2026 0
The songs on Thin Lear’s sophomore album Many Disappeared are tied to each other not in their locale or their cast of characters, but instead in strange tragedies that have taken place, some many years ago. Current […]
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Interview: Judy Collins doesn’t look back, she looks forward

May 12, 2026 0
“My home is in New York City, on the Upper West Side,” Judy Collins said, proudly holding up a painting by her sister of cats and dogs that resembles a Monet. When I mentioned travelling up […]

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Video: Darden Smith “Trouble No More”

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This weeks retro slot features the title track from a rather more hirsute Darden Smith’s 1990 album, and very good it is too.  Have a great weekend everyone.
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