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Band of Horses “Things Are Great”

March 11, 2022 Graeme Tait 0

Horses return to form with a more rugged, less sonically sounding sixth. During the lyrics to ‘Crutch‘, the first single from the new Band of Horses album, ‘Things Are Great’, Ben Bridwell sings initially about a […]

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Band Of Horses “Lights”

January 26, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s kick-ass time with the latest single from Band of Horses, ‘Lights‘ is taken from the band’s latest album ‘Things Are Great’ which is out March 4th via BMG.  It’s a song that’s drawn from […]

News

Band of Horses announce tour, includes three UK dates

November 3, 2021 Emily Dongray 0

Band of Horses has announced the ‘Things are Great‘ tour to support their new album of the same name. The new album and tour come a full five years after ‘Why are you OK?‘ and […]

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Band of Horses announce new album, release new song – Listen

October 14, 2021 Emily Dongray 0

After five years, Band of Horses is back with their sixth album, ‘Things Are Great’. The album will be released independently on January 21st, 2022. As the title implies, ‘Things Are Great’ was written pre-Covid […]

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Video: SUSTO feat. Ben Bridwell “Hard Drugs”

May 27, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

To celebrate the announcement of ‘Rogue Acoustic’, a new live album due on 4th July, SUSTO have shared this outstanding performance of ‘Hard Drugs’, which originally appeared on 2017 album ‘& I’m Fine Today’.  For […]

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No Oil Paintings “Rainy Season”

January 31, 2023 0

An excellent debut showcasing No Oil Painting’s folk, country, blues and rock influences. ‘Rain Season‘ is the debut album by No Oil Paintings, a highly regarded four-piece ‘alt-folk’ band from Belfast; Chris Kelly on lead […]

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H.C. McEntire “Every Acre”

January 30, 2023 0

An excellent collection of songs that both challenges and sounds familiar. It wouldn’t be an understatement to say expectations for H.C.McEntire’s third solo album, ‘Every Acre’, were high after two entries in end of year […]

Album Reviews

Tim Easton “North American Songwriter Vol. 1 and 2”

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Unplugged and raw – Close your eyes and let Easton transport you to a better, gentler world. Born in Ohio but now living in Nashville. Easton describes himself as a dyed-in-the-wool troubadour.  In the mode […]

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The Song Remains: Eric Taylor 1949-2020

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I heard from a colleague,  who has contact with associates of Eric Taylor, that he had died on March 9th 2020 following a period of illness. I immediately checked the web for confirmation but there […]

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Essentials: The top 10 Steve Earle albums

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Steve Earle announced his arrival in our lives with his debut album in 1986. Since then, he has racked up almost thirty studio and live albums under his own name or in collaboration with others. […]

Live Reviews

Live Review: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit + His Lordship, O2 Apollo, Manchester – 18th November 2022

November 22, 2022 18

AUK’s Clint West sees Jason Isbell complete a journey from small venue troubadour to the first modern americana superstar. On November 25th 2013 Jason Isbell played at Manchester’s Ruby Lounge in support of his newly […]

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The First Time: Lyndon Bolton – Fairport Convention, Dundee Caird Hall, 13th November 1973

Features
January 31, 2023 0

Fairport Convention in Dundee’s imposing Caird Hall was my first gig. Aged 15 it was an event that made a lasting impression. Not just because it was the first of what became one of my […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 83

Columns
January 31, 2023 0

And breathe… In the words of Tom Petty, “Time to move, time to get going, what lies ahead I have no way of knowing…” And so there it is, a simple five-line letter posted through […]

Live review: Dean Owens & The Sinners + Kirsten Adamson @Celtic Connections, Oran Mor, Glasgow, 26th January 2023

Live Reviews
January 31, 2023 0

This sold out show at Oran Mor was essentially two album release shows for the price of one (the subject of a running gag throughout the night) as Dean Owens (winner of our UK Artist […]

The View From Across La Manche #11 – From our own correspondent

Columns
January 31, 2023 0

Hunting the heart of winter. Bon Hiver! Though I don’t think I can see that catching on as a greeting. I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday period. Some may have noticed there was no […]

Dave Hause announces new album and UK tour dates

News
January 31, 2023 0

Dave Hause has announced details of his latest album ‘Drive it Like it’s Stolen’ which will be released on April 28th on Blood Harmony Records. Produced by Will Hoge, this will be the third album […]

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