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Artwork for Joana Serrat album "Riders of the Canyon"

Riders of the Canyon “Riders of the Canyon”

July 17, 2023 David Jarman 0

Joana Serrat’s band project ‘Riders of the Canyon’ blends classic Americana influences in ten-song collection. Well known on these shores for her excellent solo work, most recently her 2021 release ‘Hardcore From The Heart’, Joana Serrat’s […]

Eilen Jewell “Get Behind the Wheel”

July 14, 2023 Guy Lincoln 1

Idahoan crafts optimistic melodicism from the hardest of times. The powerful and ominous sounding ‘Alive’ is the opening track on Eilen Jewell’s 13th long player ‘Get Behind the Wheel’. With its reverbed, Morricone-esque guitar figures and […]

Artwork for Fred Abbott And The Wild Unknown album "Shining Under The Soot"

Fred Abbott + The Wild Unknown “Shining Under The Soot”

July 13, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 0

A patchwork album which wears its rock credentials on its sleeve. Since Noah And The Whale split in 2015, their guitarist Fred Abbott has been busying himself working as a producer, writer and session player for […]

The All Night Chemist “Lunchtime Special”

July 13, 2023 FredArnold 0

Britain’s first dad-rock retro folk band use humour and domestic memories to explore real-world issues. The All Night Chemist are a four-piece London-based band, formed in 2021, led by banjo player and singer-songwriter Jimmy Grayburn, an […]

Gary Owens “I Have Some Thoughts”

July 12, 2023 Michael Macy 0

Delightful album combines retro country sounds with modern sensibilities. ‘I Have Some Thoughts’ is the latest album from Greg Olin. Olin usually records under the name ‘Graves’ but for this record he has chosen a new […]

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For The Sake Of The Song: Blue Rodeo “5 Days In May”

May 18, 2026 0

Blue Rodeo, veterans of the americana scene for over forty years, have several songs in their vast catalogue that remain perennial fan favourites; 5 Days In May is one such song. The opening number from Five […]

artwork for Ryan O'Reilly album "Native Companion"

Ryan O’Reilly “Native Companion”

May 18, 2026 0

Contemporary and traditional blend from homegrown and widely travelled teacher of song. Native Companion is the fourth collection of contemporary Celticana from the peregrine musician, that is, Ryan O’Reilly. Alongside his English roots, the Oxford-born and […]

Jerry Joseph And The Jackmormons “I Think I’m Here” – glorious life affirming music

May 18, 2026 0

Jerry Joseph, we are happy to tell you, returns – not that he’s been away exactly, but we have an insatiable appetite for the kind of music that Jerry Joseph makes, and so the news that […]

Riders of the Canyon “Riders of the Canyon”

Eilen Jewell “Get Behind the Wheel”

Fred Abbott + The Wild Unknown “Shining Under The Soot”

The All Night Chemist “Lunchtime Special”

Gary Owens “I Have Some Thoughts”

For The Sake Of The Song: Blue Rodeo “5 Days In May”

Ryan O’Reilly “Native Companion”

Jerry Joseph And The Jackmormons “I Think I’m Here” – glorious life affirming music

Video Premiere: Madam Radar “The Show Must Go On”

Something for the weekend: Keyside “Lemon and Lime”