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Artwork for Dori Freeman album, "Ten Thousand Roses"

Dori Freeman “Ten Thousand Roses”

September 2, 2021 Richard Phillips 0

Assured, melodic vocals from Carolina. What is striking about Freeman’s latest release is the quality of her vocals; their clarity and versatility give this album a truly distinctive feel. Reference points to her mellifluous tones might […]

Megan & Shane “Daughter of Country”

September 1, 2021 Peter Churchill 0

Brilliant female vocal brings life to brutally honest and heartfelt country. ‘Daughter of Country’ is, by the admission of husband-and-wife duo Shane and Megan Baskerville, a sad album. There is no attempt here to disguise the […]

Album artwork for Sturgill Simpson's Ballad Of Dood & Juanita

Sturgill Simpson “The Ballad Of Dood & Juanita”

September 1, 2021 Paul Kerr 0

Staying within an acoustic setting, Sturgill Simpson nods to his forebears with a grand storytelling album. No matter what you think of Sturgill Simpson, you have to admit that he’s a maverick who continually surprises. ‘High […]

Eden Prairie “Give Up The Ghost”

August 31, 2021 Alan Fitter 0

Second album from Finnish band Eden Prairie reflects the country’s long, dark winters. There can’t be many bands that have been formed by an ex-legal aid for death-row convicts turned musician and if there are any, […]

colorist orchestra album cover ft Howe gelb and pietra brown

The Colorist Orchestra with Howe Gelb featuring Pietra Brown “Not on the Map”

August 31, 2021 Keith Hargreaves 0

An intriguing mix of Southern Gothic Americana and avant-garde minimal experimentation. Howe Gelb has a long pedigree of adventurousness and pushing boundaries within the genre and this album made with the Colorist Orchestra, as well as […]