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The Vandoliers “The Vandoliers”

August 1, 2022 Rick Thorn 2

Rowdy Texan barroom Americana. Texan band The Vandoliers wanted to ensure the raw power of their live sets was properly translated into the studio. With this their fourth album, they have certainly succeeded. Having been on […]

Live Review: The Chapin Sisters + The Ocelots, Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington – July 21st, 2022

July 29, 2022 Lyndon Bolton 0

Has it really been over a decade since The Chapin Sisters last toured the UK? That made it all the more pleasing to reconnect with their unique harmonies that weave together gentle strands of Appalachian, folk, […]

Multimedia Review: Mat Callahan “Songs of Slavery and Emancipation”

July 29, 2022 Rick Bayles 0

Books Editor Rick Bayles writes – Songs of ‘Slavery and Emancipation’ is the last project our sadly departed colleague, Gordon Sharpe, took on for review. His sudden and unexpected death meant that he never got to […]

Emma Guzman “Something Less Than Alone”

July 29, 2022 Sean Hannam 0

Powerful, dark imagery and intimate tales from this promising teenage singer-songwriter, who’s definitely one to watch. Listening to 19-year-old, Detroit-based, indie-folk artist Emma Guzman’s new album, ‘Something Less Than Alone’, during the recent UK heatwave provided […]

Yvonne Lyon/Gareth Davies-Jones/David Lyon “Trace The Line”

July 28, 2022 Alan Fitter 0

A delightful album with British folk roots. Yvonne Lyon and her husband David Lyon, have teamed up again with Gareth Davies-Jones and ‘Trace The Line’ is the follow-up to their 2016 album ‘The Space Between’. The […]

“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

June 29, 2026 0

Jeffrey Silverstein has announced Doggone, his new album, is set for release on 23rd October via UK label Full Time Hobby. Meeting at the intersection of the loner-folk, cosmic country, and kraut-laden choogle, Silverstein is a […]

Cover art for Jolene Marie album "Sun Creek"

Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

June 29, 2026 0

Calgary singer-songwriter delivers ten vignettes that explore the intertwining of desire and despair on this excellent debut album. Jolene Marie is not an artist comfortable in the spotlight. With a generally private and reserved persona, she […]

Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

June 29, 2026 0

Shooter Jennings has announced the release of Diamonds, a new album of previously unheard songs by his father, Waylon Jennings. Physical copies (CDs, LPs, Cassettes) and downloads of Diamonds will be in stores on 13th November […]

The Vandoliers “The Vandoliers”

Live Review: The Chapin Sisters + The Ocelots, Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington – July 21st, 2022

Multimedia Review: Mat Callahan “Songs of Slavery and Emancipation”

Emma Guzman “Something Less Than Alone”

Yvonne Lyon/Gareth Davies-Jones/David Lyon “Trace The Line”

“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

For the Sake of the Song: Elles Bailey “Starling”

Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”