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Lara Herscovitch “Highway Philosophers” (Independent, 2020)

June 8, 2020 Helen Jones 1

The themes Lara Herscovitch covers in her songs are broad to say the least; they range from (literal and figurative) small things like caterpillar racing and tire pressure, to loftier topics such as the meaning of […]

Darren Hayman “Home Time” (Fika Recordings, 2020)

June 8, 2020 Paul Campbell 0

Darren Hayman’s ‘Home Time’ is music that is likely to divide. For some it will be light and mannered with an ironic pose. For others it will be playful, charming and endearing. This reviewer sits in […]

Logan and Nathan “The Happening” (Fallen Tree Records, 2020)

June 8, 2020 Joe Edwards 0

Residing in BC after spending much of 2019 in opposite ends of Canada, are couple Logan Thackray and Nathan Turner. Sharing a passion for arts in its many forms, the pair have released their latest creation […]

Damien Jurado “What’s New, Tomboy?” (Loose, 2020)

June 5, 2020 Linda Jameson 0

‘What’s New, Tomboy?’ is the 15th album from Seattle-born Damien Jurado. It’s a relatively short offer at around 30 minutes long. And there’s both a lot and not very much packed into that time. Let us […]

Michael McDermott “What in the World” (Pauper Sky Records, 2020)

June 5, 2020 Jim Finnie 1

With the release of ‘What in the World’ Michael McDermott continues the great run of musical form that has been a hallmark of his last three releases, and which started with what could be construed as […]

Sufjan Stevens at Celebrate Brooklyn 2011

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Sufjan Stevens

September 30, 2026 0

The Americana UK archives are not exactly rammed with Sufjan Stevens content. Andrew Frolish selected the sublime John Wayne Gacy, Jr. for his Chain Gang feature in 2022 (here). Otherwise, there are a few ‘guest appearance’ […]

Artwork for Nive Nielsen and The Deer Children's album "My Mother's Name"

Nive Nielsen and The Deer Children “My Mother’s Name”

September 30, 2026 0

Wandering songwriter returns with first album in a decade: lessons in melodic self-definition ensue. “I don’t plan, and I don’t plan to stop”. The opening line to the first and title track of My Mother’s Name […]

Cover art for David Banks album "All The Dreams We Left Behind"

David Banks “All The Dreams We Left Behind”

September 30, 2026 0

Former Whybirds guitarist and co-writer delivers a sophomore album replete with anthemic songs infused with arena rock. It is now over seven years since David Banks released his debut album, Until The End, which saw the […]