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Remnose “Waiting On The Wind” (Independent, 2019)

June 28, 2019 Steven Howlett 1

‘Waiting On The Wind’ is the new album from Remnose, an indie-folk/rock band based in Detroit. The band are made up of brothers Morton (Marlon on lead vocal and rhythm guitar and Carson on drums) plus […]

Dean Maywood “Dean Maywood” (Independent, 2019)

June 28, 2019 Elise Kennedy 1

Dean Maywood is an Irish born singer-songwriter, who has played extensively live in both Ireland and the US. This musical experience has influenced his musical journey with traces of bluegrass in his playing. His debut EP […]

Native Harrow “Happier Now” (Loose Music, 2019)

June 27, 2019 Jim Finnie 1

Let’s get straight to the point. This is a captivating, almost mesmeric album of the highest quality. That last sentence alone will tell you what is to come during the rest of this review but let’s […]

Jack Cade “Bear Bones” (Collision, 2019)

June 27, 2019 Mike Elliott 0

Jack Cade will never be accused of having a golden throat. Imagine Kris Kristofferson in a heated argument with Tom Waits, Captain Beefheart, and Johnny Cash. If it helps, or just for fun, picture the gigantic […]

Molly Thomas & The Rare Birds “Honey’s Fury” (Independent 2019)

June 26, 2019 Alan Fitter 0

‘Honey’s Fury’ is the debut album from the Alabama based Molly Thomas & The Rare Birds. Molly is best known for her violin work on other singers’ albums such as Todd Snider, Will Hoge and Matthew […]

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Artwork for Midwestern Mrs album "I'm still Here"

Midwestern Mrs “I’m Still Here”

May 18, 2026 0

A strong debut album with a range of folk-based songs with lyrical depth and style. This is the first full-length album from Ohio-based Midwestern Mrs, better known as Georgia Evans to her family, following a string […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Blue Rodeo “5 Days In May”

May 18, 2026 0

Blue Rodeo, veterans of the americana scene for over forty years, have several songs in their vast catalogue that remain perennial fan favourites; 5 Days In May is one such song. The opening number from Five […]

artwork for Ryan O'Reilly album "Native Companion"

Ryan O’Reilly “Native Companion”

May 18, 2026 0

Contemporary and traditional blend from homegrown and widely travelled teacher of song. Native Companion is the fourth collection of contemporary Celticana from the peregrine musician, that is, Ryan O’Reilly. Alongside his English roots, the Oxford-born and […]

Remnose “Waiting On The Wind” (Independent, 2019)

Dean Maywood “Dean Maywood” (Independent, 2019)

Native Harrow “Happier Now” (Loose Music, 2019)

Jack Cade “Bear Bones” (Collision, 2019)

Molly Thomas & The Rare Birds “Honey’s Fury” (Independent 2019)

Midwestern Mrs “I’m Still Here”

For The Sake Of The Song: Blue Rodeo “5 Days In May”

Ryan O’Reilly “Native Companion”

Jerry Joseph And The Jackmormons “I Think I’m Here” – glorious life affirming music

Video Premiere: Madam Radar “The Show Must Go On”