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Teddy Thompson “Never Be The Same”

June 5, 2026 Andrew Raw 0

Guitar-based pop, done skilfully, with words reflecting life’s imperfections. Teddy Thompson, the son of British folk icons Richard and Linda Thompson, was born in the UK but now lives in Brooklyn. This is his tenth self-penned […]

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Rock legend Lenny Kaye to release debut solo album at 79

April 29, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Lenny Kaye has announced his debut solo record, Goin’ Local, which will be out 17th July 2026 via Yep Roc Records. At 79, the punk pioneer and “godfather of garage rock” steps forward with a deeply […]

Teddy Thompson and Jenni Muldaur “Teddy & Jenni do George & Tammy: A Tribute to the Duets of George Jones and Tammy Wynette”

September 6, 2021 Emily Dongray 0

A couple of EPs honouring country couples by a couple of children born of famous couples! Teddy Thompson and Jenni Muldaur. Both children of famous folk duos and both accomplished musicians in their own right are […]

Interview: Diana Jones on channelling Appalachian culture and refugees

October 16, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

Diana Jones is a well-respected singer-songwriter with admirers on both sides of the Atlantic. Steve Earle is on record as saying “Diana Jones is one of the best songwriters I have heard in a long, long […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Samantha Crain Songs

August 6, 2026 0

March, 2026, walking down Islington High Street in the rain, heading for the hallowed Union Chapel, the anticipation of seeing Samantha Crain live was palpable. Too many years had gone by since a summer night at […]

Bird “Held Here Together”

August 6, 2026 0

Atmospheric strings build a soundscape from folk and psych to support excellent songs. Singer-Songwriter Bird, otherwise known as Janie Price, has released a new full-length album. Held Here Together is made up of her two recent […]

Live Review: Joshua Ray Walker + Malin Pettersen, The Lower Third, London – 28th July 2026

August 6, 2026 0

It was a hot night in the West End, but thankfully the air conditioning was cool at Denmark Street’s Lower Third. This was Joshua Ray Walker’s first show in London since recovering from stage 3 bowel […]

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