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Josienne Clarke “Parenthesis, I”

May 9, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0
Complex, often dazzling and emotive work from artist fulfilling her potential. Opening with the hymnal ‘The Calm‘ the new album by Josienne Clarke is a measured and maturing work following her previous releases. Clarke’s vocals remain […]
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May 9, 2024 Liz Thomson 6
In 2019, the Boch Center in Boston launched the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF), Boston’s newest cultural and educational initiative. It celebrates the lifeblood of America’s musical and cultural heritage. Led by legendary musicians […]
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Wesley Dean “Music From Crazy Hearts”

May 9, 2024 Adrian Dzialdowski 1
Pop, rock, gospel, and country blend together in uneasy Nashville stew. Wesley Dean is the artist formerly known as Wes Carr who won Australian Idol back in 2008. He released several albums under that name and […]
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Blue Rose Code “Bright Circumstance”

May 9, 2024 Tom Harding 1
Unlocking the code to joy. Blue Rose Code (Ross Wilson) returns with his first album in four years, a period marked not only by new fatherhood but also by extensive touring with his dynamic seven-piece band. […]
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Bruce Springsteen “Best of Bruce Springsteen”

May 8, 2024 Tim Martin 0
A good introduction to the work of one of the great artists, which should prompt a new listener to dig further. What in 2024 constitutes the best of Bruce Springsteen and can it be encapsulated on […]

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As we head into the bank holiday weekend, we wanted to remind you about Americana 25, our celebration of 25 years of Americana UK, which comes to two stages across Liverpool’s Rough Trade venue and Quaker […]
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Todd Albright “Blues for Dexter Linwood”

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Authentic pre-war country blues played by an acclaimed 12-string master. This is Albright’s fourth album of acoustic country blues, played finger-picked style on a 12-string guitar. An acknowledged master of this style of playing, Albright doesn’t […]

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David Wilcox makes records that are masterful in the way they prompt people to feel things deeply and heal themselves. To put it another way, his songs act as chicken soup for the soul. His music […]
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Tyler Childers and The Food Stamps announce new triple album

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Tyler Childers has announced their latest album ‘Take My Hounds to Heaven‘ will be released on 30th September on Hickman Holler Records. Conceptualised as a three-part project, the eight songs on the album are presented in […]
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It’s refreshing to come across an Americana album that’s essentially a fun listen, so kudos to Mike Felten for that feat alone. A Chicago native, he’s been a record store owner, open miker and gigging troubadour […]
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