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Duke & Goldie “Duke & Goldie”

June 28, 2023 Lyndon Bolton 0

Perceptive writing to cosmic country-rock . Just looking at the photo and typeface of their debut EP there is a distinctly early 1970s feel about this Canadian duo. Six songs later and that sense becomes complete […]

Cover art for Joelton Mayfield's debut EP

Joelton Mayfield “I Hope You Make It” EP

June 27, 2023 FredArnold 1

Sensitive songwriting and fine tunes from this Texan newcomer’s debut EP. Mayfield is a young man from Marble Falls, Texas (not quite 20 at the time of release) and he has talent. He won a songwriting […]

artwork for Lucinda Williams album "Stories From A Rock N Roll Heart"

Lucinda Williams “Stories From A Rock N Roll Heart”

June 27, 2023 Graeme Tait 4

With an A-List supporting cast, Williams delivers her strongest and most consistent album of the 21st Century. There’s something about having to spend most of your career fighting against the prejudices of a business dominated by […]

album artwork The Winding Way by The Teskey Brothers

The Teskey Brothers “The Winding Way”

June 27, 2023 GrahamBollands 0

A great album full of soul, warmth and character and songs about moving on, love and life changes. This is The Teskey Brothers’ third album, following on from 2017’s ‘Half Mile Harvest‘ and 2019’s ‘Run Home […]

artwork for Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors album "Strangers No More"

Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors “Strangers No More”

June 26, 2023 David Jarman 0

Vibrant ‘live in the studio’ collection from Drew Holcomb and his long-standing band The Neighbors, with Springsteenesque flavours. ‘Strangers No More’ is the ninth studio album from Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, a lineup dating back […]

Folk Tracks Roundup – June 2026

June 30, 2026 0

It’s the middle of the year, as I write, it’s the weekend of the solstice. A great time for a theme of Summerland and Wicker Man-inspired songs. Would we take a Blood On Satan’s Claw tribute? […]

Video Premiere: Logan Staats “Rainwater and Whiskey”

June 30, 2026 0

Here’s the video premiere for Rainwater and Whiskey, the latest song from Canadian singer-songwriter Logan Staats. The follow-up to previous single releases Empty Hands and Medicine Wheel is a dramatic, atmospheric song that showcases Staats’s outstanding […]

“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 […]