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Tony McLoughlin “True Native” (Fuego, 2019)

November 15, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0

Irish veteran Tony McLoughlin has something of the late Jimmy LaFavre about his delivery and style, particularly where his grizzled, hardscrabble vocals are concerned. However, despite his songs also being the sort that haven’t brushed the […]

Boa Morte “Before There Was Air” (Gare Du Nord Records, 2019)

November 14, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

Whichever way you look at it ‘Before there was Air‘ is the very definition of slow-folk. There’s the simple chronology of the release which is Boa Morte’s third album in a mere 17 years – actually […]

Various Artists “Too Late To Pray: Defiant Chicago Roots” (Bloodshot Records, 2019)

November 14, 2019 Peter Churchill 0

Bloodshot Records came into being 25 years ago with the release of a compilation album of ‘Insurgent Chicago Country’. In their own words, “It embraced the pathos and quotidian hardships of classic country with the energy […]

Various Artists “The Peanut Butter Falcon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (Varese Sarabande Records, 2019)

November 13, 2019 Rick Bayles 0

Film soundtrack albums are always interesting beasts. You need to think about how they support the film they are made for but you’ve also got to assess them as a collection of music. There are a […]

Jerry Leger “Time Out for Tomorrow” (Latent Recordings, 2019)

November 13, 2019 Andrew Frolish 0

Smart lyrics: check. Characterful vocals: check. Masterful musicianship: check. Sublime songcraft: check. For many listeners, a Jerry Leger album is the very definition of Americana. Since his 2005 debut, Leger has been hugely prolific while managing […]

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The Talbot Trail Boys “The Talbot Trail Boys”

March 27, 2026 0

Lost songs from an imagined family past, sung with quiet conviction and understated authenticity. The Talbot Trail Boys is the latest iteration of Canadian Henry Adam Svec, who has produced music under various names (Peter Mansbridge […]

Susto Stringband “Hard Drug” – visions of death

March 27, 2026 0

Seems to be our week for stringbands, but that’s ok. Susto, the alt-country group led by frontman Justin Osborne, have announced the release of Susto Stringband (Volume 2) on May 29 via Missing Piece Records. It’s […]

Video Premiere: Roswell Road “Weirdo at the Party”

March 27, 2026 0

Here’s the spirited new single from London-based americana duo Roswell Road. Singer-songwriters Jasmine Watkiss and Zoë Wren tell frank, authentic stories, opening up with refreshing honesty about themselves and their everyday lives. Weirdo at the Party […]

Tony McLoughlin “True Native” (Fuego, 2019)

Boa Morte “Before There Was Air” (Gare Du Nord Records, 2019)

Various Artists “Too Late To Pray: Defiant Chicago Roots” (Bloodshot Records, 2019)

Various Artists “The Peanut Butter Falcon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (Varese Sarabande Records, 2019)

Jerry Leger “Time Out for Tomorrow” (Latent Recordings, 2019)

The Talbot Trail Boys “The Talbot Trail Boys”

Susto Stringband “Hard Drug” – visions of death

Video Premiere: Roswell Road “Weirdo at the Party”

Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

Brown Horse “Total Dive”