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Album Reviews

The Burnt Pines – “The Burnt Pines”

January 18, 2021 Ljubinko Zivkovic 1
An almost perfect soundtrack for the current winter around us. The Burnt Pines self-titled album is an Americana showcase for a few reasons. First of all, it yet again proves that the debate whether a piece […]
James Meadow album "A Scarecrow Sight" 2020
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James Meadow “A Scarecrow Sight”

January 14, 2021 Helen Jones 0
Songs that stand out from the crowd via a unique voice and deft guitar skills. James Meadow’s debut album builds on the legacy of 70s and 80s American folk-rock artists, but with one immediately obvious difference: […]
Reg Meuross Reissues 2020
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Reg Meuross – 6 Retrospective Reissues

January 14, 2021 Tim Martin 0
Some gems, some merely great. A set of reissues that you need to hear from a fine, if slightly overlooked, voice. Many parts of the UK have distinctive folk styles, the North East being the one […]
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Caitlin Harnett and The Pony Boys “Late Night Essentials”

January 13, 2021 Mark Johnson 0
Great sounding americana from Australia. Prime americana from Australia, Caitlin Harnett and The Pony Boys debut album introduces a new distinctive voice, with fine backing and some delicious guitar solos. Harnett’s voice does have an obvious […]
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Suzzy Roche & Lucy Wainwright Roche “I Can Still Hear You”

January 13, 2021 Tim Newby 0
‘I Can Still Hear You’ is a magical creation, taking flight over ethereal, dreamy melodies, that unfold at a leisurely pace, floating in the clouds above a mystical landscape. From two of the most beloved musical […]

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The Top Ten Americana Song of All Time: 2nd – John Prine “Angel From Montgomery” (1971)

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John Prine August 2016
Features

The Top Ten Americana Song of All Time: 2nd – John Prine “Angel From Montgomery” (1971)

April 9, 2026 0
Almost there! There was never much doubt that John Prine would be represented in this list, and, although a number of his songs appeared in the original writers’ lists, the iconic and most covered song of […]
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Cut Worms “Transmitter”

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This guitar-based pop, produced by Jeff Tweedy, is a departure from previous work. Cut Worms is singer-songwriter Max Clarke, originally from Ohio, but now living in New York. This is his fourth full-length album after Cut […]
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Essentials: The Top 10 Madi Diaz Songs

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Madi Diaz has always known she wanted to be a musician. Growing up in a Quaker household in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, her parents rejected a mainstream education for her and her brother, instead home schooling them, […]

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Interview: The Breath’s Stuart McCallum and Ríoghnach Connolly on collaborating with the Paraorchestra

April 7, 2026 0
How to achieve true musical Symbiosis. The Breath are guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer Ríoghnach Connolly, and they ensure that the song is always at the centre of their alt-folk sound. That sound is rich, reflecting […]
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Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time

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In 2022, with her second studio album, Flesh and Bone, Cynthia Marchant explored spiritual truth and depth, and the magic of connecting with self and others in the many stages of life. Three years later, she’s […]
Interviews

Interview: Michael Weston King on why “Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore”

April 2, 2026 0
How the worst kind of family tragedy can lead to a career high British americana stalwart and music award winner Michael Weston King is releasing a new solo album, Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore. On the […]

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Grievous Angels “Barcelona (I’ll Be Free)” – a manifesto, if you will

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A reminder that what we have been getting used to here over a number of years is not a set of problems unique to one nation.  Listening to Grievous Angels’ latest release has a familiarity that […]
Live Reviews

Doghouse Roses + John Alexander + Mandulu & Hephzibah, @Celtic Connections, The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 21st January 2018

January 26, 2018 0
From the quiet dignity of a church to the crammed basement of a West End bar for tonight’s Celtic Connections show. A sold out show for Doghouse Roses, the Scottish duo of Paul Tasker and Iona […]
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Christian and the 2120s “Wellknown Strangers” (Independent, 2018)

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The founding member, songwriter, singer and guitar player Christian Smedström got the 2120s together back in 2010, since when there has already been three full albums and a clutch of EPs from this Swedish band. With […]

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