So well written that every song could be a short story, a treat for lovers of narrative-driven tales. ‘Americana Comics’ is a title that conjures up interesting imagery, and that’s just what New York born John […]
Bleak but compelling desert tomb-stone Americana engraved with whimsical European folk-noir. OK, let’s get the ‘Is-that-really-what-they’re-called?’ reaction out of the way, given that a band name as strikingly odd as Son of the Velvet Rat feels […]
Everything about this album reaches deep. Whilst touring over the last fifteen years, British born and bred John Smith has become eminently internationally connected. During this time, he has played guitar as a session musician for […]
Beautifully well created 4 track E.P for fans of Bright Eyes, Brian Fallon and Okkervil River. H.B. Nielsen is referred to as a “Swedish, tattooing, singer-songwriter”, who moved from Sweden to New York as a teenager […]
Parker’s love of the blues is evident and her talent deserves a much bigger spotlight. Joyann Parker’s second album ‘Out of the Dark’ is a standout calling card showcasing her songwriting talents, strong vocals, and a […]
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