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Video: Passenger “Sword from the Stone”

January 14, 2021 Andrew Frolish 1
Filmed in the epic Scottish Highlands, here’s the latest video release from Passenger, ‘Sword from the Stone’.  The gorgeous scenery is a match for the beauty of the song.  The single coincides with the release of […]
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Video: Karen Jonas “A Long December”

January 13, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0
When Karen Jonas sings, “A long December and there’s reason to believe this year will be better than the last,” it’s the perfect beginning to a new year and to her recent single, a cover of […]
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Video Premiere: Scott Mackay “Romance Novel”

January 12, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0
We’re delighted to showcase the video premiere of this gently dry-humoured song, which will take you back to the country stylings of another time.  Smartly written and beautifully performed, Mackay’s new single is characteristic of his […]
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Steve Earle covers Justin Townes’ “Harlem River Blues” on ‘Kimmel’ – Watch

January 11, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0
Steve Earle and his band the Dukes performed a cover of his son Justin Townes Earle’s ‘Harlem River Blues’ last week on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the recorded version of which appears on the newly released album […]
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Video: The Americans “You Will Not Take My Heart Alive”

January 11, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0
Begin your week with this atmospheric video from The Americans.  It’s a cover of Joanna Newsom’s ‘You Will Not Take My Heart Alive’ but the band very much make it their own.  Guitarist and singer, Patrick […]

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Video: The Hanging Stars “Let It Slide” – you sold all my clothes for a cheap night out

June 12, 2026 0
Check out the infectious melodies and jangling guitar of the new single from the always-excellent The Hanging Stars. Let It Slide shimmers with light, bright twelve-string guitars and swirling, summery sounds. As ever, the band’s four-part […]
Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer at Cadogan Hall - 30th January2018
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Essentials: The Top 10 Americana Tribute Albums

June 11, 2026 6
The tribute album seems to have leapt in popularity in recent times. The tribute element can take numerous forms: celebrating, honouring an influential artist, raising the profile of an artist, raising money for good causes (including […]
Cover art Paul Slade Book "Blood On The Leaves"
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Book Review: Paul Slade “Blood On The Leaves”

June 11, 2026 0
A few years ago, at a local gig to see the Pennsylvania band The Stray Birds, the crowd was overall polite and receptive to the music; however, let us just say they needed to warm up. […]

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Interview: Dirk Powell on “Wake” and bridging modern and age-old roots music

June 11, 2026 1
Dirk Powell is a special kind of musician, someone who, through family connections, knows and understands both Appalachia and Cajun music, and is at the same time comfortable with modern music technology. He has won four […]
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Interview: Ma Polaine’s Great Decline is thriving

June 10, 2026 0
With influences in blues, jazz and country, Ma Polaine’s Great Decline is actually thriving on their fifth album, Monster Swan (2025). Based in Somerset, England, Beth Packer’s distinctive, emotive vocals, coupled with her evocative lyrics, create […]
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Interview: Greg Loftus – As both musician and carpenter, he would like to knock on wood

June 5, 2026 1
Greg Loftus comes from the town of Bourne, not far from the bridge that connects Massachusetts to Cape Cod. It is there that he practices woodworking, operates a club in nearby Falmouth and makes rock music […]

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Live Review: Rod Picott, Twickfolk, Cabbage Patch, Twickenham – July 3rd, 2022

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In a recent interview with AUK ahead of his UK tour Rod Picott’s enthusiasm for getting back out playing came across loud and clear. Even on the penultimate date of his UK tour, after a day […]
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