Brandi Carlile

The Hanseroth Twins “Vera”

August 23, 2024 Paul Kerr 0

Sibling harmonies and bitter-sweet songs make for a fine debut from Brandi Carlile’s bandmates. It’s fair to say that only the initiated will immediately recognise the names of Phil and Tim Hanseroth despite a handsome career […]

Essentials: Top 10 Brandy Clark Songs

July 25, 2024 Helen Jones 3

As great as a songwriter Brandy Clark is for others, It’s a stark reminder of the cruelty of the Nashville machine that she almost didn’t pursue a career as a solo artist at all: when she […]

Video: The Tennessee Freedom Singers “Tennessee Rise”

April 5, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s a little bit of musical magic. ‘Tennessee Rise’ by The Tennessee Freedom Singers is a fabulous showcase for some of the most seriously talented singers around. Many of the most celebrated voices in country and […]

Allison Russell “The Returner”

September 7, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Funk blends seamlessly with country folk in a joyous celebration of life and hope. Allison Russell had a twenty year career with various collaborations before she released her debut autobiographical solo album, ‘Outside Child’, which chronicled […]

Allison Russell breaks through

July 19, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

We’ve all been following the spectacular direction the career of Allison Russell has taken in the last couple of years – a landmark album with ‘Outside Child‘ and a new album ‘The Returner‘ to be released […]