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Live Review: Rod Picott, Twickfolk, Cabbage Patch, Twickenham – July 3rd, 2022

July 11, 2022 Lyndon Bolton 0

In a recent interview with AUK ahead of his UK tour Rod Picott’s enthusiasm for getting back out playing came across loud and clear. Even on the penultimate date of his UK tour, after a day […]

Artwork for Nathan Kalish album "Great Big Motel Bed In The Sky"

Nathan Kalish “Great Big Motel Bed in the Sky”

July 11, 2022 Ian Kennedy 0

Nashville-based journeyman musician delivers album reflecting on loss and life. Rooted in the heart and soul of America, this album reflects on key life themes, giving it universal appeal. Kalish’s music is described as “inspired by […]

Yosh and Yimmy “Three Rivers”

July 8, 2022 Michael Macy 0

Debut album presents good friends’ musical ability and personal stories. ‘Three Rivers’ is the first full-length studio album from Yosh and Yimmy, the Texan duo of Josh Glenn and Jimmy Willden. They have been performing and […]

Scott Hrabko & The Rabbits “The Wonderful World Of Scott Hrabko & The Rabbits”

July 7, 2022 Sean Hannam 2

A mixed bag from the Kansas City musician – ’50s-style country ballads sitting alongside funky soul, blues, folk and even disco makes for a sometimes weird, sometimes wonderful record. Scott Hrabko is a Kansas City singer-songwriter […]

Ali Neil “Land Before Us”

July 7, 2022 Paul Russell 0

Dazzlingly accomplished debut release from East Sussex future star. Ali Neil is the ‘showbiz’ name of East Sussex based singer songwriter Alastair Robertson and amazingly this is his debut release. And what a debut it is. […]

“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 […]

Interviews

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0

Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

Interviews

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Shannon Lay “Horizons”

June 16, 2026 0

Here’s the new tender, intimate new single from Shannon Lay. Beginning with delicate guitar, sounds are added in subtle layers, so that Horizons slowly builds; there are heavenly backing vocals, flourishes of keys, and notes that […]

News

The Paperboys announce UK tour dates

October 24, 2017 0

Celebrating their 25th anniversary year, The Paperboys have announced a UK tour with support from fellow Canadian Sarah Jane Scouten who recently released her new album “When The Bloom Falls From The Rose”, including a show at London’s Slaughtered Lamb on […]

Videos

Video: Siv Jakobsen “Fear the Fear”

March 30, 2020 0

‘Fear the Fear’ by Siv Jakobsen is gently, eerily beautiful. The video has her finding her way in the dark and complements the emotionally intense song well. The Norwegian singer-songwriter continues to explore these themes of […]

Live Review: Rod Picott, Twickfolk, Cabbage Patch, Twickenham – July 3rd, 2022

Nathan Kalish “Great Big Motel Bed in the Sky”

Yosh and Yimmy “Three Rivers”

Scott Hrabko & The Rabbits “The Wonderful World Of Scott Hrabko & The Rabbits”

Ali Neil “Land Before Us”

“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”