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Paperback Riders: Brian Hinton – “South By Southwest: A Roadmap To Alternative Country”

October 27, 2023 Tim Martin 0

‘South By Southwest’ is a book that often gets suggested as a source text for those wanting to learn more about Americana. It had passed me by until recently, so with the danger of lobbing another […]

Anton O’Donnell “Tomber Sur PRW”

October 27, 2023 Helen Jones 0

A solid debut that shows that there’s no shame in keeping true to your roots. If you’re as confused with the title of Anton O’Donnell’s first full-length release as I initially was, the following breakdown might […]

Artwork for "Is Heaven Real" by Johnny Dowd. Picture by Jon Langford

Johnny Dowd “Is Heaven Real? How Would I Know”

October 26, 2023 Richard Parkinson 0

Johnny Dowd heads back to Memphis for impressive 19th studio record. ‘Wrong Side Of Memphis’ was the title of Johnny Dowd’s first solo album released in 1995 after the demise of his band Neon Baptist. The […]

Live Review: Roseanne Reid + Tom Webber, St Pancras Old Church, London – 11th October 2023

October 26, 2023 David Jarman 0

Scotland’s Roseanne Reid charmed and captivated her audience in the intimate setting of London’s St. Pancras Old Church. Born in Leith, Reid – daughter of Proclaimer Craig Reid– performed solo with her acoustic guitar, giving her […]

Various Artists “Imaginational Anthem vol. XII: I Thought I Told You – A Yorkshire Tribute to Michael Chapman”

October 26, 2023 John Jenkins 0

Yorkshire artists pay tribute to fellow Yorkshire artist Michael Chapman with mixed results. Michael Chapman was a British singer-songwriter and virtuosic guitar player who passed away in September 2021. He has released over 50 albums, but it […]

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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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@paul-villers Those versions keep coming
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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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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 […]

The Fugitives “The Fugitives”

May 19, 2026 0

Highly regarded Canadian folkies continue to impress with album number seven. Formed in 2005, Canadian folkies The Fugitives have, over the subsequent eleven years, garnered themselves quite a reputation for delivering memorable live shows full of […]

Old Crow Medicine Show will release latest record Union Made in early June

May 19, 2026 0

Old Crow Medicine Show will release their new record Union Made on 5th June 2026 with Hartland Records via Firebird Music. The album finds the two-time Grammy-winning string band reflecting upon the people, places, and stories […]

Paperback Riders: Brian Hinton – “South By Southwest: A Roadmap To Alternative Country”

Anton O’Donnell “Tomber Sur PRW”

Johnny Dowd “Is Heaven Real? How Would I Know”

Live Review: Roseanne Reid + Tom Webber, St Pancras Old Church, London – 11th October 2023

Various Artists “Imaginational Anthem vol. XII: I Thought I Told You – A Yorkshire Tribute to Michael Chapman”

Video Interview: Peter Case On His Life In Music

The Fugitives “The Fugitives”

Old Crow Medicine Show will release latest record Union Made in early June

Dirt Road Souls “(The Life and Times of) Johnny Moonshine”

More People Really Should Know About: Todd Day Wait