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Laura Victoria “Today’s Another Day” (Independent, 2019)

July 17, 2019 Andrew Frolish 0

Laura Victoria has taken her time over producing the follow up to her debut album, which was well-received in 2015. It was worth the wait. ‘Today’s Another Day’ is a consistently engaging collection of songs about […]

Flagship Romance “Concentric” (Independent, 2019)

July 17, 2019 Tim Merricks 0

For an album penned almost exclusively on the road, touring from house party to small-town theatre, ‘Concentric‘ sounds on first spin a little too glossy, a little too Nashville paper hat for the homespun rags to […]

Paul McClure “Market Town” (Clubhouse Records, 2019)

July 16, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

Rutland’s Paul McClure is a talented singer-songwriter who on his latest album ‘Market Town‘ shows a particular affinity for the love-lorn and melody heavy stylings of the likes of Ron Sexsmith. Opener ‘The Morning and My […]

Curse Of Lono “4am And Counting” (Submarine Cat Records, 2019)

July 16, 2019 Tim Merricks 1

Curse Of Lono are back with another emotional roller coaster, straight off the back of last year’s breakthrough album ‘As I Fell’. The only difference is that this time the skin is off. ‘4am And Counting’ […]

Purple Mountains “Purple Mountains” (Drag City, 2019)

July 15, 2019 Steven Rafferty 0

After ten years on the sidelines, David Berman has decided to chime in with a new album under a new name. If we take him at his word, ten years ago his biggest fear was that […]

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John Mellencamp - The Lonesome Jubilee
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Ashley McBryde - Wild (vinyl)
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@paul-villers Those versions keep coming
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Radio Paradise's Mellow Mix whilst on a bit of a drive
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The Lone Bellow - The Lone Bellow (vinyl)
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Abigail Lapell “Shadow Child”

May 20, 2026 0

Doubts and hopes haunt nine long months. It is perhaps not so much of a surprise to find that Shadow Child is a concept album, and the theme was also somewhat foretold by last year’s album […]

Montana duo Buffalo Traffic Jam to release full-length debut in July

May 20, 2026 0

Rising Montana folk duo Buffalo Traffic Jam have announced their debut full-length album, Pictures of You, to be released on 31st July 2026, both digitally and on vinyl. Pictures of You comprises 14 tracks, including the […]

Arwork for Adam Ross album "Bring On The Apathy"

Adam Ross “Bring On The Apathy”

May 20, 2026 0

Glowing collection of folk-pop gems spun with wit and wisdom. When an album opens with a track so uniquely wonderful in its form and presentation, the lyrics, melody, and arrangement all in perfect symmetry, one of […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Peter Case On His Life In Music

May 19, 2026 0

Peter Case, one of the master songwriters, has enjoyed a fifty-year recording career and has been writing songs for even longer. He was born in Buffalo, New York, but his recording career has been centred on […]

Interviews

Interview: John Oates can’t stop the music and is still making his dreams come true

May 18, 2026 1

At 77 years young, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame vocalist is as active as ever, having released two albums: 2024’s stripped-down, acoustic Reunion and 2025’s groovy Oates, in the past two years, while regularly […]

Interviews

Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations

May 14, 2026 0

Daniel Tashian is a legend in Nashville. He’s a deeply respected songwriter, he’s a solo artist with six albums to his name, he’s been in two superb bands, and he’s the go-to guy when you want […]

News

The Long Road announces additions to line-up

May 23, 2018 0

The new country, Americana and roots festival The Long Road has announced a second wave of artists today for its inaugural event which takes place in Leicestershire from 7th-9th September. Joining the likes of Lee Ann Womack, Billy Bragg, Angaleena […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Matt Owens “Go Easy on Yourself”

November 14, 2022 0

Matt Owens and The Delusional Vanity Project take over the corner of a pub and cook through his new song ‘Go Easy on Yourself’. This is a new single from Owens’ third solo album ‘Beer For […]

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New American Aquarium album “The Fear Of Standing Still” out this summer

May 15, 2024 0

American Aquarium have announced their new album ‘The Fear of Standing Still’ which is due out 26th July 2024 via Losing Side Records/Thirty Tigers. “For us the sweet spot is when you’ve got a rock band […]

Laura Victoria “Today’s Another Day” (Independent, 2019)

Flagship Romance “Concentric” (Independent, 2019)

Paul McClure “Market Town” (Clubhouse Records, 2019)

Curse Of Lono “4am And Counting” (Submarine Cat Records, 2019)

Purple Mountains “Purple Mountains” (Drag City, 2019)

Abigail Lapell “Shadow Child”

Montana duo Buffalo Traffic Jam to release full-length debut in July

Adam Ross “Bring On The Apathy”

Father John Misty “The Payoff” – read the small print, sucker

Video: Hugo S. Simões “My Thoughts Know No Bounds”