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The Schramms “Omnidirectional” (Blue Rose Records, 2019)

July 25, 2019 Clint West 0

Dave Schramm genuinely fits that over-used expression ‘a musician’s musician’. Perhaps he’s best known as the lead guitarist on Yo La Tengo’s first releases, including their acclaimed debut album ‘Ride The Tiger’. He has since returned […]

Lauren Bradford “Grounded in the Clouds” (Independent, 2019)

July 25, 2019 Linda Jameson 0

‘Grounded in the Clouds’ is the second album from Bristol, UK-based folk singer, Lauren Bradford. Previously hailing from San Francisco bay, Bradford has also lived across the UK taking in Liverpool, Leeds, London and Bath. Unsurprisingly, […]

Harrison Whitford “Afraid Of Everything” (Screwdriver Records, 2019)

July 24, 2019 Harold Hogan 0

The opening track of singer-songwriter Harrison Whitford’s latest album starts off with some gentle strumming and tender, vulnerable vocal work. So far so average. Then the drums kick in, along with backing vocals, the fuzzy electric, […]

Kishi Bashi “Omoiyari” (Joyful Noise, 2019)

July 24, 2019 Mark Johnson 0

There is no direct translation, but ‘Omoiyari’ can mean the idea that thinking about others promotes compassion, ie altruistic empathy, which is the intent Kishi Bashi delivers precisely with this deeply personal, and bluntly political album. […]

Noble Jacks “Stay Awake” (Independent, 2019)

July 23, 2019 Ben Roberts 0

Noble Jacks have been powering their way through the UK indie-folk scene with new album ‘Stay Awake’ which debuted at Number 7 on the Americana music charts. The release of ‘Stay Awake’ is a huge moment […]