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David Berkeley “A Pail Full of Fire”

August 30, 2024 Andy Short 0

Appreciate the beauty of the poetry. Berkeley is the American half of ‘Sons of Town Hall’, where he is joined by Ben Parker, producing some truly memorable music that is worth checking out. “A Pail Full […]

Andrew Combs “Dream Pictures”

August 29, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Andrew Combs’ sixth album celebrates new-found contentment. “Dream Pictures” is Andrew Combs’ sixth album and his second for Loose following on from “Sundays” (2022). While its predecessor’s mood was dark following a pandemic era breakdown, “Dream […]

Ladybird “Amy Come On Home”

August 29, 2024 Jonathan Smith 0

Energetic yet consummately accomplished Americana debut from Milwaukee five piece. Ladybird are a five-piece band hailing from Milwaukee. Having been playing live on the local scene there since 2021, they are now expanding their horizons, and […]

The Cactus Blossoms “Every Time I Think About You”

August 28, 2024 Tom Harding 0

Retro rock and revivalist rhythms. Minneapolis-based brother duo Jack Torrey and Page Burkum return with their signature harmonies and retro-toned guitars, delivering a pitch-perfect revivalist collection that hits the sweet spot between the Everly Brothers’ harmonies, […]

Artwork for reissue of Dorothy Carter album "Troubadour"

Reissue: Dorothy Carter “Troubadour”

August 28, 2024 Peter Thompson 0

Solid reissue of 1976 debut offering from renowned hammered dulcimer player. Dorothy Carter had a fascinating life and career; between her birth in New York City in 1935, through to her death in New Orleans in […]

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Video Interview: Dave Alvin on The Third Mind’s “Spellbinder”

March 11, 2026 0

While Dave Alvin is regarded as one of the greats of American roots music, his taste in music and his own music from the Blasters onwards has included hints of his musical eclecticism. Evidently, he always […]

Artwork for the Wave Pictures album Gained/Lost

The Wave Pictures “Gained/Lost”

March 11, 2026 0

Ambitious, dream-soaked pop that reaches high but rarely quite lands. There’s something immediately intriguing about Gained/Lost. On paper, the ingredients are enticing: the literate jangle of The Smiths, the wide-eyed psych-pop glow of The Flaming Lips, […]

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Lynn Miles “A Bouquet of Black Flowers”

March 11, 2026 0

Pick of the bunch from Canadian troubadour in late career full bloom. Lynn Miles may not yet be among your ‘top ten Canadian songwriters’, but A Bouquet of Black Flowers may be about to change that. […]

David Berkeley “A Pail Full of Fire”

Andrew Combs “Dream Pictures”

Ladybird “Amy Come On Home”

The Cactus Blossoms “Every Time I Think About You”

Reissue: Dorothy Carter “Troubadour”

Video Interview: Dave Alvin on The Third Mind’s “Spellbinder”

The Wave Pictures “Gained/Lost”

Lynn Miles “A Bouquet of Black Flowers”

Nashville outlaw India Ramey enters her Villain Era with new album in May 2026

Natalie del Carmen “Pastures”