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Pixie & The Partygrass Boys “Powder Day” – actual snow…

January 16, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0
We’re pretty convinced that there’s no subtle subtext to this song, and that when Pixie sings about snow then it’s the crystallized flakes of water that are being referenced.  We’re aware though of the Partygrass side […]
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Track Premiere: Chatham Rabbits “Gas Money”

January 15, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0
The title ‘Gas Money‘ may be hint enough that Chatham Rabbits don’t come from the Kentish town on the Medway.  Nope, these Chatham Rabbits are from North Carolina where the wife and husband duo of Sarah […]
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Without Willow “Sink My Teeth” – it’s called self-defence

January 14, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0
Without Willow are a singer-songwriter duo who lean towards the folkier end of Americana.  This new song  features the intricate guitar playing of Simon McCafferty and the haunting, heartfelt vocals of Karen Kelly.  Without Willow hail […]
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The East Pointers “Anniversary” – and it’s Tin

January 13, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0
Well, we’re assuming that we’re talking about a tenth anniversary as The East Pointers sing “ten years and a trip to Newfoundland” before adding what we’re all thinking “just want to play banjo in a band.”  […]
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Something for the weekend: Laura Marling “Caroline”

January 10, 2025 Mark Whitfield 0
That’s it from us for our first week back and we leave you dear reader with a track which 6 Music has been playing to death this last few weeks and not without good reason – […]

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Video Interview: Matt Hill’s Salford Celebration of Guy Clark’s Catalogue on his 10th Anniversary

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Ringo Starr “Long Long Road”

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Cajun Corner – catch ’em while they’re young!

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Kenny Shore “Happiness & Misery”

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Austin singer-songwriter Alex Amen announces debut album for June

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Video Interview: Matt Hill’s Salford Celebration of Guy Clark’s Catalogue on his 10th Anniversary

April 22, 2026 0
Matt Hill has combined his career as a singer-songwriter with his work as a campaigner in the charity sector and currently as a community songwriter. He has tasted success as an americana singer-songwriter and played in […]
Album Reviews

Ringo Starr “Long Long Road”

April 22, 2026 0
Another valiant effort that proves one of Liverpool’s most famous exports can fit in comfortably in Nashville. If you’re ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, it’s got to be tough to feel like you’re always living in the shadow […]
Cajun Corner

Cajun Corner – catch ’em while they’re young!

April 22, 2026 0
We’re back! It has been some time since we posted a Cajun Corner article, but we’re resolved to be more proactive about bringing you news and updates on Cajun & Zydeco music, because we know there […]

  • Video Interview: Matt Hill’s Salford Celebration of Guy Clark’s Catalogue on his 10th Anniversary
  • Ringo Starr “Long Long Road”
  • Cajun Corner – catch ’em while they’re young!
  • Kenny Shore “Happiness & Misery”
  • Austin singer-songwriter Alex Amen announces debut album for June
  • Benjamin Tod “Vengeance and Grace”
  • Steep Canyon Rangers “Roll Of The Dice” – let the bones roll where they will
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Video Interview: Matt Hill’s Salford Celebration of Guy Clark’s Catalogue on his 10th Anniversary

April 22, 2026 0
Matt Hill has combined his career as a singer-songwriter with his work as a campaigner in the charity sector and currently as a community songwriter. He has tasted success as an americana singer-songwriter and played in […]
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Interview: Dale Watson on “Unwanted” and the zen of pure country

April 21, 2026 0
Dale Watson figured it out. He figured out what’s wrong with our disconnected, polarised era. He figured out why we’re caught in a death spiral of social media outrage, intractable positions, and argument instead of dialogue. […]
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Interview: The Del Fuegos on the joys of reforming

April 17, 2026 0
Brothers Dan and Warren Zanes revel in the glory of performing live again after decades. The Del Fuegos are one of the pioneering US americana acts who burst onto the music scene in 1985 and were […]

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With a distinct voice, Shaw makes sure that the time taken getting to know him through his songs is well spent. Michael R Shaw is the first to admit that recording on your own is hard, […]
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Jason Isbell to appear on Don Williams tribute album

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And Alison Krauss too! And some other people. Rolling Stone reports: “Less than a year after Don Williams announced his retirement, the so-called Gentle Giant looms large over an upcoming tribute album featuring John Prine, Jason Isbell […]
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Danny George Wilson “Another Place”

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This diverse mix of songs shows it is possible to get a second first impression for this already well-known Americana voice. For Danny and the Champions of the World frontman Danny George Wilson, inspiration for his […]

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