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Julian Taylor “Pathways”

September 30, 2024 FredArnold 1

Another fine recording by this Canadian folk-blues singer-songwriter, an AUK favourite, on something of a roll. What an ongoing pleasure it is to get the opportunity to listen to and review artists who have somehow flown […]

JD McPherson “Nite Owls”

September 30, 2024 Andy Davidson 0

An undiminished belief in the guitar and amp combo. In the seven years since McPherson released ‘Undivided Heart & Soul’ he has been trusted as the opening act and bandleader for three successive Robert Plant and […]

Hearts of Oak “Valley of Dark Hills”

September 27, 2024 Dean Nardi 0

Pilgrims crossing a dark valley, unable to shake off the sorrow. Since bass player Aron Christenson was killed two years ago while hiking with his dog near Walput Lake in Lewis County, Oregon, guitarist Ezra Meredith […]

Courting Ghosts “Falling My Friend”

September 27, 2024 David Jarman 0

South West England based Courting Ghosts impress with debut album. Formed in 2023 in southwest England, Courting Ghosts are relative newcomers to the Americana scene, but their debut album ‘Falling My Friend’ immediately impresses with its […]

artwork for Nick Lowe album "Indoor Safari"

Nick Lowe “Indoor Safari”

September 27, 2024 Graeme Tait 2

First new album in over a decade delivers just two new songs, plus two covers, with the remaining tracks comprising of reimagined previous releases. Having all but abandoned the idea of releasing any more albums, due […]