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Sassparilla “Honey, I’m Using Again”

February 2, 2026 Helen Jones 0

Some tough but real subjects feature in this set of songs, which are the perfect fit for Sassparilla’s signature blend of punk spirit meets americana. For Sassparilla frontman and songwriter Kevin Blackwell, there is one lyric […]

Artwork for Sammy Brue's "The Journals" album

Sammy Brue “The Journals”

January 30, 2026 Ben Yelton 2

Tribute album to Justin Townes Earle tries hard but doesn’t quite rise to the occasion. When does a tribute eat itself? Sammy Brue is a self-confessed Justin Townes Earle superfan. He looks like him. He sounds […]

Bob Lind “It Oughta Be Easy”

January 29, 2026 Paul Russell 0

With 60 years of recordings, Bob Lind is here to stay. Bob Lind has a mighty back catalogue. He recorded his first album nearly 60 years ago; he’s been recording almost consistently ever since, and his […]

Ben Reel “Spirit’s not Broken”

January 28, 2026 Darren Lumbroso 2

Irish bard returns with organ‑infused songs anchored in love, hope and resilience. Ben Reel has been a musician since 1989, when he was 17. He’s been hailed as the “Irish Bruce Springsteen” by some critics and […]

Cover art for Julian Taylor's album "Anthology II"

Julian Taylor “Anthology II”

January 28, 2026 Graeme Tait 0

A second career retrospective album from the much-admired Canadian singer-songwriter helps complete his musical backstory, spanning over 25 years. With over 25 years in the music business under his belt, Julian Taylor has built an impeccable […]

Jack Browning to release his long awaited second album in September

July 31, 2026 0

London-based singer-songwriter Jack Browning will release his sophomore album, Painted Skies, on September 16th via Too Fine Records. The twelve-song collection follows Browning’s signing to the Nashville label earlier this year and arrives after two years […]

Americana Stories – Rick Bayles “The Little Shop of Hollers”

July 31, 2026 0

The next Americana Story comes from one of our own. Rick Bayles escaped the UK to live in the Dordogne region of France, and from there he reports back through his monthly Vox Continental column, sharing […]

There’s a joyful festival to be Found in Buckingham on the August bank holiday

July 31, 2026 0

Correspondent and promoter Oliver Gray recommends an attractive festival that will entertain rather than overwhelm. It’s called Found, and it takes place this August Bank Holiday and is attracting some very classy acts indeed. “The band […]