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Martin Simpson “Home Recordings” (Topic, 2020)

November 23, 2020 Harold Hogan 0
Singer, songwriter and guitarist Martin Simpson needs no introduction. The most nominated individual in the history of the BBC Folk Awards, Simpson is well known as an outstanding writer and musician. He had planned for his […]
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Darren Jessee “Remover” (Bar/None Records, 2020)

November 20, 2020 Lyndon Bolton 0
In ‘Remover’ Darren Jessee communicates a deep introspection through his direct lyrics and expansive sound. There is a sequence to the tracks so to fully appreciate Jessee’s musing and sonic scope listen from start to finish […]
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Golden Bear “Dear Texas” (C-Side Records, 2020)

November 20, 2020 Peter Churchill 0
Golden Bear want to take you on a journey across the band’s home state of Texas. As implied by the title, the album is declared as a love letter to the lone star state. Recorded during […]
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Doug Schmude “Mileposts” (Independent, 2020)

November 19, 2020 Emily Dongray 0
Doug Schmude has flown under the radar for seventeen years, producing four studio albums and now this EP. If you have not yet heard the previous you can start here. Born in  Louisiana, but residing in […]
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Laura Fell “Safe from Me” (Balloon Machine Records, 2020)

November 19, 2020 Helen Jones 0
It’s fair to say that 2020 has been a pretty tough year for all, so we might all be able to benefit from seeing a therapist right now; step forward London-based Laura Fell with her debut […]

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Todd Albright “Blues for Dexter Linwood”

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Authentic pre-war country blues played by an acclaimed 12-string master. This is Albright’s fourth album of acoustic country blues, played finger-picked style on a 12-string guitar. An acknowledged master of this style of playing, Albright doesn’t […]

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Video: Treetop Flyers “I Knew I’d Find You”

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The latest single from Treetop Flyers, taken from their eponymous album, out on Loose on August 24th.  It’s a beautiful, delicate and soulful piece and we like it a lot.
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Erin Rae releases new EP ahead of forthcoming tour

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