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Sam Outlaw “The Nonessential”
A mixed bag of new and old recordings. Inspired by the works of George Jones, Sam Outlaw ditched his LA Advertising job, took on his late Mother’s maiden name and enjoyed early success in the UK […]
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Old Pup “Spider Towns”
Madcap musical and lyrical dexterity. Milwaukee-based songwriter and pedal steel player Will Hansen is Old Pup. Hansen’s last album “Incognito Lounge” was reviewed here back in 2022, a record inspired by the poetry of Denis Johnson. […]
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Nikki O’Neill “Stories I Only Tell My Friends”
A good dollop of soul, some blues and a dose of twang stirred up in Chicago. Nikki O’Neill describes herself as an americana singer-songwriter who also plays guitar and likes R&B music and the great black […]
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CJ Wiley “So Brand New”
Friendships, life and loss inspire grunge-influenced slacker rock debut. With their first album, ‘So Brand New’, Toronto singer-songwriter CJ Wiley (they/them) has gathered eight distinctive songs in a captivating mix of rock, grunge and americana that’s […]
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Jaywalkers “Move On”
Intricately alive music from UK-based americana old time music virtuosos. The Jaywalkers are a three piece band hailing from the UK, but with a sound that is steeped in classic Appalachian old time and bluegrass music. […]