Keeping the music eclecticism of the ’70s alive in the 21st Century. You may not have heard of singer-songwriter, guitarist and keyboard player Alex Jordan who has just released his second solo album ‘Queen Kerosene’, though […]
It can sometimes feel awkward editing a website promoting the music of a country led by some pretty dubious people. In the last 48 hours we’ve had a US secretary of state describe the Israeli offer […]
Dead Root Revival play driving Alt. Country on their single ‘Maybe Baby’. Channelling some grungy guitar tones that would be at home on any early Drive-By Truckers or Uncle Tupelo album, the band delivers a solid […]
When Andy Davidson reviewed Warren Zanes’ recent book on the making of Springsteen’s Nebraska it reminded me of his biography of Tom Petty. For such a vital figure, Petty has not been well served by biographers, […]
The Oppenheimer of bluegrass mandolin. On the 26th of April, 2024, the bluegrass world lost one of its true innovators when Frank Wakefield died at his home in Sarasota Springs, NY. Bill Monroe may be the […]
‘Daydreams‘ is the latest single from Big Wheels, who regard themselves as an unlikely duo. Which may be an odd thing to say, but Cass Ford had a country music upbringing on her parents’ tour bus […]
Jonathan Aird:
Absolutely my song of the year (so far!).
Mark Whitfield:
I am consumed with anger Andy. Just have to remind myself that these young people are the future.
Andy Davidson:
Think some of us are feeling more angry than hopeful. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=su_fep2iARQ
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