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Chip Taylor “Words From Holy Gardens”

April 21, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

Poignancy heaped upon poignancy on Taylor’s final recordings Words From Holy Gardens was already a very emotionally wrought record, featuring as it does Chip Taylor’s home recordings of his responses to aging and in particular to […]

artwork for Luke James Williams album Lime Hotel

Luke James Williams “Limes Hotel”

April 20, 2026 Sebastian Reyes Turner 0

A poetic sophomore album showing future promise. Loss is never an easy experience, though it can elicit very different responses. As rising alternative folk artist Luke James Williams explains, “Grief is universal, but it often feels […]

Remedy Motel “Counting Sand”

April 17, 2026 FredArnold 0

Utah band on a roll with their second ‘comeback’ album after a 15-year hiatus. You feel as though you should showcase this band in our Feature article More People Really Should Know About..…because, despite the fact […]

artwork for The Taproots album Comedy Of Fools

The Taproots “Comedy Of Fools”

April 17, 2026 Jonathan Hincks 0

Approachable SLO CAL vineyard rock uncorked by The Taproots. Half a century ago, many sweaty nights were spent enjoying a few beers and some pub rock at the Hope & Anchor in Islington. Today, though, it’s […]

The Milk Carton Kids “Lost Cause Lover Fool”

April 16, 2026 Rick Bayles 0

Exquisite harmonies and faultless guitar work deliver songs of crystaline fragility. The Milk Carton Kids are back! A new album from the superb Milk Carton Kids is always something of a cause for celebration, here at […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ashley McBryde - Wild (vinyl)
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Liz stringer ‘ first time really feeling’Melbourne song...
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@paul-villers Those versions keep coming
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Just binged "Legends" - a British drama on Netflix abou...
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Radio Paradise's Mellow Mix whilst on a bit of a drive
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Amy Grant The 6th of January (Yasgur’s Farm): time for ...
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The Lone Bellow - The Lone Bellow (vinyl)
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XTC - A Coat of Many Cupboards (excerpts...it's a 4 CD ...
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@andyshort Yes, it makes a refreshing change from artis...
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The Delines at Rough Trade East 7th May 2022

Essentials: The Top 10 songs by The Delines

May 14, 2026 0

Those sufficiently long in the tooth may remember Margaret Thatcher’s purported praise of senior Conservative Party politician William Whitelaw: “Every prime minister needs a Willie”. For americana enthusiasts, their Willy could well be a Vlautin, songwriter […]

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 […]

Thin Lear “Many Disappeared”

May 14, 2026 0

Thin Lear’s tales of death and loss sweetened by delectable pop melodies. New York-based Matt Longo, aka Thin Lear, grew up writing short stories, and that narrative style pervades his Many Disappeared album. Longo says he […]