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The Other End “The Sun Will Do You Good They Said”

June 22, 2023 Richard Parkinson 0

A strong collection of songs to introduce The Other End to the wider world. The Other End comprises Alexander Breidvik and Ida Knoph-Solholm who take turns playing guitar, bass, piano and a homemade drum. Based in […]

artwork for Nicholas Jamerson album "Peace Mountain"

Nicholas Jamerson “Peace Mountain”

June 22, 2023 John Jenkins 0

A very good country and Appalachian album with great songs and excellent vocals throughout. This is an assured album – 14 songs and an additional 3 tracks of Dialogue. The dialogue tracks may not satisfy those […]

The Langan Band “Plight of Sheep”

June 21, 2023 Rick Bayles 0

Scottish folk, but not entirely as you expect it. If there were such a thing as Caledoniana, The Langan Band could well be leading the charge. This is the band’s first studio recording in almost ten […]

Madelyn Read “Concrete Country”

June 21, 2023 Michael Macy 1

Debut album continues great tradition of Canadian singer/songwriters. ‘Concrete Country’ is Canadian Madelyn Read’s debut album. It is a great start. Reed uses the sounds of country and folk to tell vivid stories of urban life. […]

Album cover artwork for the Leroy From The North album "Toughen Up"

Leroy From The North “Toughen Up”

June 20, 2023 Andrew Raw 4

Premier League southern rock shining a light on modern America. Leroy From The North is the brainchild of Eli Wulfmeier, singer and guitarist, who wrote all the songs on the record. Originally from Michigan, he moved […]

Preview: Rose’s Pawn Shop selling great gigs for the next couple of weeks

June 30, 2026 0

A band renowned for the power of their performances, Rose’s Pawn Shop, described by some as the hottest roots music show to come out of Los Angeles, has just announced a UK summer tour which starts […]

Jonathon Penn “It Took A Long Time To Get Young”

June 30, 2026 0

Gentle indie-folk ruminations on life’s purpose and direction. This album of Jonathon Penn’s is, as signified from its title, an artistic and life-influenced bildungsroman, and presumably a cathartic way of dealing with change and discovery. Having […]

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? […]

The Other End “The Sun Will Do You Good They Said”

Nicholas Jamerson “Peace Mountain”

The Langan Band “Plight of Sheep”

Madelyn Read “Concrete Country”

Leroy From The North “Toughen Up”

Preview: Rose’s Pawn Shop selling great gigs for the next couple of weeks

Jonathon Penn “It Took A Long Time To Get Young”

Folk Tracks Roundup – June 2026

Video Premiere: Logan Staats “Rainwater and Whiskey”

“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album