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Re-release Review: Phil Alvin “County Fair 2000”

August 15, 2024 Graeme Tait 0

The Blaster’s acclaimed frontman’s sophomore solo album re-released, including vinyl debut in gatefold LP package. “County Fair 2000”, had originally seen the light of day back in 1994, on the now defunct HighTone Records label some […]

The Jackson County Kills “Honky Tonk Beast”

August 15, 2024 Guy Lincoln 0

Plenty honky-tonk but a touch more beast please. The Jackson County Kills are a country band from Portland, Oregon. They are led by guitarist and songwriter Matty Charles and whilst “Honky Tonk Beast” may be their […]

The Roseline “Live In Norway”

August 14, 2024 Tom Harding 0

The Roseline return with a live and loose collection. “OK, we’re going to have a good time and we’re gonna hear some sad songs…” So, The Roseline introduce the economically titled ‘Live In Norway,’ a relaxed […]

Po’ Ramblin’ Boys “Wanderers Like Me”

August 14, 2024 Martin Johnson 0

Traditional bluegrass from Tennessee moonshiners with a whiff of rock and roll attitude. Moonshine is inextricably linked to the music of the American South, so it seems natural that the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys got their start […]

Nick Meltio “Desert Bound”

August 13, 2024 Ljubinko Zivkovic 0

On his debut album, Finnish artist Nick Meltio is able to dive deep into the essence of Americana. The fact that Americana has become a world music phenomenon is nothing new, particularly these days when the […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Henry Paul Band - Feel the Heat
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RE: Versions!
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John Richard Paul - Midwestern Modesty
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It certainly couldn’t make things worse, Paul. I have a...
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RE: Pedro Sánchez
My tried and trusted tactic of shouting "FUCK OFF!" at ...
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Nothing is real (maybe)
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RE: Pedro Sánchez
What’s that saying, Mark? Hope springs eternal. I belie...
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
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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 2

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, […]

artwork for Lynn Miles album "A Bouquet of Black Flowers"

Lynn Miles “A Bouquet of Black Flowers”