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Tom Russell, The 100 Club, London, 29th March 2019

April 3, 2019 Jonathan Aird 1

To say that Tom Russell was in a buoyant mood on-stage at the legendary 100 Club would be an understatement of huge proportions. There was a definite party atmosphere – Tom’s UK label Proper Records were […]

SXSW 2019, Austin, Texas, 8th-16th March 2019

March 28, 2019 Oliver Gray 3

One piece of received wisdom regarding SXSW, the sprawling music showcase held annually in Austin, is that it has become over-corporate and is no longer worth attending for an Americana fan. This I would refute strongly. […]

I’m With Her + John Smith, Hackney Empire, 19th March 2019

March 25, 2019 Mark Underwood 0

Considering I’m With Her performed at the Bush Hall and Union Chapel when they toured the UK back in 2018, the choice of venue this evening could be interpreted as a measure of this trio’s ambition, […]

Jeremy & The Harlequins, Water Rats, London, 9th March 2019

March 22, 2019 Jonathan Aird 1

At the end of their first UK tour New York City’s Jeremy & The Harlequins made the first of their two back-to-back London stops at the Water Rats, with an appearance planned for the BBC’s Andrew […]

Grain Electric, The Peer Hat, Manchester, 16th March 2019

March 21, 2019 Clint West 1

Stuart Warburton and Jamie Fildes previously worked together in the 1980s as members of the excellent Rhythmaires. When that band broke up, each went their separate ways; Fildes enjoying some minor success with the band Buchanan […]

Laurelyn Dossett “How Many Moons?”

September 9, 2026 0

A mature, accomplished and timeless debut. A songwriter for artistes such as Levon Helm and Rhiannon Giddens, Laurelyn Dossett makes a long-overdue step towards the spotlight in releasing her debut album, How Many Moons? produced by […]

Russ Tolman “Streets Of Denim” –

September 9, 2026 0

Russ Tolman you may recall from his time in the Paisley Underground associated band True West, or his later solo work. Today’s new tune touched on both of those possibilities, as Streets Of Denim is […]

Video Premiere: SJ Mortimer “Don’t Underestimate Me”

September 9, 2026 0

Check out the dramatic new single SJ Mortimer. The follow-up to previous single, Late Bloomer, Don’t Underestimate Me features energetic, driving instrumentation, which provides an exhilarating backing for Mortimer’s forceful vocal performance. Her voice is the […]

Tom Russell, The 100 Club, London, 29th March 2019

SXSW 2019, Austin, Texas, 8th-16th March 2019

I’m With Her + John Smith, Hackney Empire, 19th March 2019

Jeremy & The Harlequins, Water Rats, London, 9th March 2019

Grain Electric, The Peer Hat, Manchester, 16th March 2019

Laurelyn Dossett “How Many Moons?”

Russ Tolman “Streets Of Denim” –

Video Premiere: SJ Mortimer “Don’t Underestimate Me”

Sorrel Nation will release sophomore album next month

Blaine Todd “Angle of Repose”