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Afton Wolfe “Ophiuchus”

December 9, 2025 Paul Russell 0

Nashville singer-songwriter weaves a magic spell on second album. Sometimes, knowing the details behind music one listens to doesn’t necessarily help the appreciation of the music. This is one of those rare occasions. Ophiuchus is a […]

Album cover for "Some Other Stories" by Melanie Crew and Ross Palmer

Melanie Crew and Ross Palmer “Some Other Stories”

December 8, 2025 Jonny Brick 0

A dozen quiet, questioning songs full of gorgeous melodies and harmonies. “Some Other Stories” is the second album from South London duo Crew and Palmer, who are life partners as well as musical ones, and they each […]

artwork for Sam Salmon & the Grand Manan Bandits' album "Down for Life"

Sam Salmon & the Grand Manan Bandits “Down for Life”

December 8, 2025 Sebastian Reyes Turner 0

An unexpected foray into americana yields classic sounds with a fresh twist. Music’s winding road sometimes takes unforeseen turns. Sam Salmon & the Grand Manan Bandits is one of those projects that seemingly appear out of […]

Sam Shackleton “Scottish Cowboy Ballads and Early American Folk Songs”

December 5, 2025 Paul Kerr 0

An excellent reclamation of far-scattered folk songs. On his second album, Edinburgh’s Sam Shackleton continues to display his love of and mastery of American folk music while infusing it with an unmistakable Scottish presence. His debut […]

Live Review: Natalie Wildgoose + Elanor Moss, St. Pancras Old Church, London – 17th November 2025

December 5, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

With a storm behind us and the promise of snow in the near future, it was clear that we’re heading towards the Winter, a time of chill that drives a need for the embracing of the […]

Something for the weekend: Son Volt “If I Could”

July 17, 2026 1

Well that’s it from us for this week and we leave you dear reader with a new song from alt-country heroes/pioneers/stalwarts/choose your own noun Son Volt whose latest album Sound Signal Serenades was physically released on […]

Artwork for Bell White album "A sign in the weather"

Bella White “A Sign In The Weather”

July 17, 2026 0

A strong third album from the rootsy Canadian “Appalachian” artist from New Orleans showing raw emotion and a degree of post-breakup positivity. As you listen to each song on Bella White’s new studio album you feel […]

Jawdropped have a “Secret To Spare” and October dates

July 17, 2026 0

Jawdropped, a four-piece from Los Angeles, have announced their debut album, Secret To Spare, due 18th September via Transgressive Records / Canvasback. The band has also released the first single, Split Lip, along with a video […]

Interviews

Interview: What Taylor Bickett is shooting for

July 16, 2026 0

Nothing I Can’t Undo is such a deeply earnest, empathetic and personal album that captures exactly what a solo debut is supposed to be by introducing us, in full, to Taylor Bickett, a 20-something singer/songwriter from […]

Interviews

Interview: Arcade Fire’s Richard Reed Parry celebrates The Sadies’ Dallas Good and Watchtowers

July 13, 2026 0

Canada has continued to punch above its weight musically since the days of Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, and the Canuck members of The Band first rose to international prominence in the ’60s, and The Sadies, with […]

Interviews

Interview: Hank Alrich and his sonic explorations

July 7, 2026 1

Like the old sailors of yore, Hank Alrich sure knows how to spin a yarn, though I doubt his are made up or heavily stretched. They keep your attention. I would contentedly sit in an armchair […]

Videos

Video: Bobby Dove “Fortune Teller”

June 18, 2026 0

Here’s the latest single from Canadian singer-songwriter Bobby Dove. Fortune Teller is an engaging song that tackles intangible questions through mystical symbols and mysterious magic. Over jangling electric and acoustic guitar, Dove delivers a tuneful, conversational vocal […]

Album Reviews

David Gideon “Lonesome Desert Strum”

December 23, 2021 0

A wide-ranging set of songs with its feet firmly in the past but plenty to offer a modern audience. David Gideon’s upcoming record, ‘Lonesome Desert Strum’, is due for release on January 28th – that’s 2022! He is described […]

Album Reviews

Malachi Vale “Jubilee” (Ray-On, 2018)

December 18, 2018 0

Malachi Vale is the the name given to the musical act of Marc Gagnon from Montreal who describes his music as an eclectic blend of blues, folk, country, americana and jazz. This album comprises 11 tracks […]