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Book Review: Brian T. Atkinson “Love At The Five And Dime The Songwriting Legacy Of Nanci Griffith”

January 30, 2025 Tim Martin 0

Nanci Griffith is one of the core Americana artists. She is never far from the top of our list features and Clint West’s entry in our Essentials feature is spot on as far as listening recommendations […]

Brother Elsey “Brother Elsey”

January 30, 2025 Helen Jones 0

An impressive debut that suggests the band has what it takes for the long haul. While Brother Elsey may not be a full band of brothers, the name isn’t actually a misnomer since the group is […]

Bonnie “Prince” Billy “The Purple Bird”

January 29, 2025 Paul Kerr 0

Will Oldham goes all Nashville on us but maintains his outsider status with style. We’ve precious few mavericks left alive these days but Will Oldham certainly fits the bill with his lengthy and much varied discography […]

Live Review: Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group, Cadogan Hall, London, 25th January 2025

January 29, 2025 Brian Hancill 2

This wasn’t billed as a music-and-storytelling show, but that’s what it was, and it was all the better for it. With a running time of almost two and a half hours and a set list of […]

Trinelise Væring “A Songwriter’s Odyssey”

January 29, 2025 Lyndon Bolton 0

From songwriting comes inner strength. Danish singer-songwriter Trinelise Væring was no exception to the creative doubts brought about by lockdown. During those lonely times she too looked inward but as this aptly titled release demonstrates she […]