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Suzanne Vega “Flying With Angels”

May 20, 2025 Tim Martin 0

The wait was worth it for an almost faultless set of songs for our time. It’s 11 years since Suzanne Vega last produced an album of all new material. Having always been a particularly thoughtful songwriter […]

Ben Joseph and the Lay Lows “The Burns”

May 20, 2025 Andy Davidson 0

Fire retardant tracks. The PR describes this album as “A fiery exploration of love’s many flames“. Ben Joseph’s pedigree sounds good on paper. An Alabama native, now residing in London, having travelled via New Orleans and […]

artwork for Vinny Peculiar album "Things Too Long Left Unsaid"

Vinny Peculiar “Things Too Long Left Unsaid”

May 19, 2025 Chas Lacey 0

Whimsical and self-effacing reflections with a poetic folk-rock flavour. With an alter-ego like Vinny Peculiar, there’s a fair chance that this is someone unlikely to take himself too seriously. Underneath the self-deprecating and sardonic wit, however, […]

She Brought Me Gasoline “Songs From The Cliff”

May 19, 2025 Rick Thorn 0

Eastern European bluesy americana. Who knew that Croatia could and would produce a very credible bluesy americana band? In the wonderfully named She Brought Me Gasoline, it most definitely has. They are a four-piece band from […]

Album artwork for Matt Andersen album "The Hammer & The Rose"

Matt Andersen “The Hammer & The Rose”

May 16, 2025 Peter Thompson 0

Canadian bluesman Matt Andersen finds his softer side, which shows off his tremendous voice in this tender, at times intimate release. “The Hammer & The Rose” is the 11th solo studio album by Canadian guitar player […]

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 […]

Suzanne Vega “Flying With Angels”

Ben Joseph and the Lay Lows “The Burns”

Vinny Peculiar “Things Too Long Left Unsaid”

She Brought Me Gasoline “Songs From The Cliff”

Matt Andersen “The Hammer & The Rose”

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”