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Album artwork for the album "The Vinnie Paolizzi LP" by Vinnie Paolizzi

Vinnie Paolizzi “The Vinnie Paolizzi LP”

December 5, 2023 Andrew Raw 0

Collaboration pays dividends on this impressive debut mainstream americana album. As you can probably guess, Vinnie Paolizzi, originally from Philadelphia, comes from a large family descended from Italian immigrants, which he says taught him an early […]

Artwork for Shred Kelly album "Blurry Vision"

Shred Kelly “Blurry Vision”

December 5, 2023 Peter Thompson 0

Dark times but not without hope; the theme of a pleasingly varied record that bears repeated listening. Shred Kelly. If you see the band’s name and assume this album will be full of heavy rock music […]

Steven Adams “DROPS”

December 4, 2023 Graeme Tait 0

Adams returns to form with best album since halcyon days of The Broken Family Band. It is now closing in on fifteen years since the much-loved indie rockers the Broken Family Band finally called it a […]

Artwork for Desolation Horse album 'Biff'

Desolation Horse “Biff”

December 4, 2023 Keith Hargreaves 2

Sparkly, indie Americana with heart and echoes of Laurel Canyon. Opening with the delightful ‘Good Boy 2’ this album is a softly spoken joy. There are hints of Fountains of Wayne, Sparklehorse and even Eels here as […]

artwork for Our Man In The Field album "Gold On The Horizon"

Our Man In The Field “Gold On The Horizon”

December 1, 2023 Graeme Tait 0

Highly anticipated sophomore album delivers on all the promise of their debut. It is now over three years since Our Man In The Field’s debut album ‘Company Of Strangers’, created such a positive impact both here […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
John Mellencamp - The Lonesome Jubilee
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Ashley McBryde - Wild (vinyl)
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Liz stringer ‘ first time really feeling’Melbourne song...
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RE: Versions!
@paul-villers Those versions keep coming
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RE: What are you watching at the moment?
Just binged "Legends" - a British drama on Netflix abou...
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Radio Paradise's Mellow Mix whilst on a bit of a drive
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Amy Grant The 6th of January (Yasgur’s Farm): time for ...
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The Lone Bellow - The Lone Bellow (vinyl)
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Arwork for Adam Ross album "Bring On The Apathy"

Adam Ross “Bring On The Apathy”

May 20, 2026 0

Glowing collection of folk-pop gems spun with wit and wisdom. When an album opens with a track so uniquely wonderful in its form and presentation, the lyrics, melody, and arrangement all in perfect symmetry, one of […]

Father John Misty “The Payoff” – read the small print, sucker

May 20, 2026 0

Here’s a song that doesn’t offer much in the way of optimism, talking as it does of deals, probably of the shady kind, and a world that ought to get you, and, hey, get this, you […]

Video: Hugo S. Simões “My Thoughts Know No Bounds”

May 20, 2026 0

My Thoughts Know No Bounds is the second single from Portuguese singer-songwriter Hugo S. Simões. This is Simões’ captivating version of the old German folk song Die Gedanken Sind Frei, which translates literally as “Thoughts are free.” […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Peter Case On His Life In Music

May 19, 2026 0

Peter Case, one of the master songwriters, has enjoyed a fifty-year recording career and has been writing songs for even longer. He was born in Buffalo, New York, but his recording career has been centred on […]

Interviews

Interview: John Oates can’t stop the music and is still making his dreams come true

May 18, 2026 1

At 77 years young, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame vocalist is as active as ever, having released two albums: 2024’s stripped-down, acoustic Reunion and 2025’s groovy Oates, in the past two years, while regularly […]

Interviews

Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations

May 14, 2026 0

Daniel Tashian is a legend in Nashville. He’s a deeply respected songwriter, he’s a solo artist with six albums to his name, he’s been in two superb bands, and he’s the go-to guy when you want […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Donal Hinely “Couldn’t Breathe”

September 15, 2020 0

Americana has often been used to make political and social statements. ‘Couldn’t Breathe’ from Donal Hinely is a powerful, topical response to the world we’re living in. Musically and lyrically, Hinely takes a direct, straightforward approach […]

Previews

Sive – “Sive” EP Premiere

May 2, 2019 0

We have had the chance to preview tracks by Sive – also known as Sadhbh O’Sullivan – previously but today is something of a bonus with the whole of her new eponymous EP to listen to. […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Arthur Ahbez “Reckless”

August 20, 2024 1

Arthur Ahbez finds his way through found footage in the new video for ‘Reckless’. The New Zealand-based singer and his band The Flaming Ahbez have brought a bit of 60’s garage rock to his usual folky […]