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Cover of the Blue Cactus album, 'Believer'

Blue Cactus “Believer”

April 8, 2025 Jonny Brick 0

Meditative melodies with an alt-country feel. From out of the college town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Blue Cactus have here fashioned the same kind of Cosmic Americana that the likes of Marty Stuart and Kacey […]

The Burning Hell “Ghost Palace”

April 8, 2025 Darren Lumbroso 0

Funny, thoughtful and tuneful album about a post-people planet. Who would have thought that the end of the world could be this joyful, quirky and funny? The Burning Hell claim to have been writing party anthems […]

Re-release Review: Cowboy Junkies “Whites Off Earth Now!!”

April 7, 2025 Lyndon Bolton 0

Back to their roots. For many, including this reviewer, Cowboy Junkies begin with ‘Trinity Session’ recorded in a Toronto church to a single mic. The 1988 album’s atmospheric, immersive sound launched Cowboy Junkies to their deserved […]

Oh My Sun “Apocalypse Baby”

April 7, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

Light breezy pop folk covers some darker thoughts. Oh My Sun are a new London based duo consisting of songwriter/singer Carmondy and guitarist/producer Tal Janes and ‘Apocalypse Baby‘ is their debut release. The band’s name is […]

Angel White “Ghost Of The West”

April 7, 2025 Rick Thorn 0

An album with its feet firmly in the past but looking towards the future. All the PR surrounding this album states that Angel White is ‘‘a fifth-generation cowboy and beekeeper”. So, it would be remiss not […]

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Dogwood Tales aim high with new album “Every Star In Rockingham County”

June 18, 2026 0

The band Dogwood Tales has announced the release date of their latest album, Every Star In Rockingham County, which will arrive on the 28th August via Born Loser Records. Hailing from Harrisonburg, VA, in the heart […]

Lambchop “Stella” – layers of gorgeous sound

June 18, 2026 0

And here we find what happens when the authentic americana sound of guitar and banjo collide with a chorus of trained voices. What happens is that Lambchop pull another rabbit out of the really beautiful music […]

Video: Bobby Dove “Fortune Teller”

June 18, 2026 0

Here’s the latest single from Canadian singer-songwriter Bobby Dove. Fortune Teller is an engaging song that tackles intangible questions through mystical symbols and mysterious magic. Over jangling electric and acoustic guitar, Dove delivers a tuneful, conversational vocal […]

Blue Cactus “Believer”

The Burning Hell “Ghost Palace”

Re-release Review: Cowboy Junkies “Whites Off Earth Now!!”

Oh My Sun “Apocalypse Baby”

Angel White “Ghost Of The West”

Dogwood Tales aim high with new album “Every Star In Rockingham County”

Lambchop “Stella” – layers of gorgeous sound

Video: Bobby Dove “Fortune Teller”

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