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Straw Bear “Venetian Gothic” – Listen

November 23, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
Taken from their forthcoming album “Fiction” set for an early 2018 release, indie folksters Straw Bear have released the first track Venetian Gothic, a beautifully-crafted, guitar-drenched gem. The band, whose fans include Cerys Mathews, Bob Harris and Tom Robinson (the […]
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Josh McGovern “Love Left Lost” – Listen

November 22, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0
Love Left Lost is the new single from Brighton singer-songwriter Josh McGovern. Blessed with a deep baritone with a fantastic timbre it’s fortunate that he also has the knack for writing dark and moody folk songs […]
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Ferris & Sylvester “Better in Yellow” – Listen

November 21, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0
So, your friend has thrown out all her fashion clothes and is stalking around in an all black urban camouflage. What do you do? Well, if you are Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester then you proffer […]
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Sarah Clanton “Silver Lining” – Listen

November 20, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0
Sarah Clanton is that unusual thing – a Nashville based cellist/singer-songwriter. It’s a twist that gives a very different sound to her beautifully sung and thoughtful lyrics. Take Silver Lining for example – which was inspired […]
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Dan Michaelson “Careless” – Listen

November 17, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0
There’s nothing careless about this track – the string section is magnificent, Dan Michaelson’s cracked vocal is simply embodying the distress of unravelling love.  Someone should check Dan’s ok.  But before you do that take a […]

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It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]
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Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0
Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]
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Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

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Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

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Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0
Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]
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Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1
As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]
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Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

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Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

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Live Review: Linda Thompson presents Proxy Music, Cadogan Hall, London – 19th July 2024

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Linda Thompson is one of the best singers ever to stand in front of a microphone. Across six albums with her then husband Richard and then on four solo releases, she brought songs to life with […]
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Great American Trainwreck “Sweet Pepper Jelly” – Listen

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It’s a welcome return for Great American Trainwreck who bring their idiosyncratic take on Southern Rock, shot through with a bluesy funk, to ‘Sweet Pepper Jelly’, taken from their upcoming new album.  The band formed in […]
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Sam Outlaw touring in March, new album available to stream now

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South Dakota-born, California-raised, Tennessee-based singer-songwriter Sam Outlaw returns to the UK and Europe in March on the back of his third full-length album “Popular Mechanics“. The new album is available to stream online and will be […]

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