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Hiss Golden Messenger “Jump for Joy”

August 29, 2023 Keith Hargreaves 0

MC Taylor’s reflection on his journey to the now is a blessed joy. Hiss Golden Messenger is MC Taylor’s mouthpiece that has, through song, unwound the strands of his life over the past 25 years including […]

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The Paper Kites “At The Roadhouse”

August 29, 2023 Richard Parkinson 0

A warm and intimate record which should delight The Paper Kites fanbase. The Paper Kites last album ‘Roses’ (2021), their fifth if you consider the third and fourth records separately, was a record of collaborations with […]

Olive Klug “Don’t You Dare Make Me Jaded”

August 25, 2023 Peter Churchill 0

Impressive debut album from L.A. based singer-songwriter that promises much. What is the definition of a ‘misfit coming-of-age’ album? Well, in Olive Klug’s own words, debut album ‘Don’t You Dare Make Me Jaded’ is such a […]

Gabriel Moreno “Wound In The Night”

August 24, 2023 Paul Kerr 0

Song poems with a continental bent which ultimately fail to spring to life. While the sainted saviour of dull Sunday mornings, Cerys Matthews, has said that Gibraltar-born troubadour Gabriel Moreno is “an offshoot of Leonard Cohen […]

The Nadas “Come Along For The Ride”

August 24, 2023 Andrew Raw 0

Enjoyable breezy, poppy americana. The Nadas were formed in the mid-nineties by friends Mike Butterworth and Jason Walsmith while studying at the Iowa State University which is to be found to the north of the state […]

“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

June 29, 2026 0

Jeffrey Silverstein has announced Doggone, his new album, is set for release on 23rd October via UK label Full Time Hobby. Meeting at the intersection of the loner-folk, cosmic country, and kraut-laden choogle, Silverstein is a […]

Cover art for Jolene Marie album "Sun Creek"

Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

June 29, 2026 0

Calgary singer-songwriter delivers ten vignettes that explore the intertwining of desire and despair on this excellent debut album. Jolene Marie is not an artist comfortable in the spotlight. With a generally private and reserved persona, she […]

Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

June 29, 2026 0

Shooter Jennings has announced the release of Diamonds, a new album of previously unheard songs by his father, Waylon Jennings. Physical copies (CDs, LPs, Cassettes) and downloads of Diamonds will be in stores on 13th November […]

Hiss Golden Messenger “Jump for Joy”

The Paper Kites “At The Roadhouse”

Olive Klug “Don’t You Dare Make Me Jaded”

Gabriel Moreno “Wound In The Night”

The Nadas “Come Along For The Ride”

“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

For the Sake of the Song: Elles Bailey “Starling”

Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”