Erin Rae

Interview: Nicki Bluhm on writing about her life and her country soul

July 19, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Californian country rock mixed with Nashville country soul and a work ethic inspired by Phil Lesh. Nicki Bluhm wears her retro influences on her sleeve, but that doesn’t mean she can’t bring a 21st Century insight […]

Erin Rae “Lighten Up”

June 1, 2022 Tim Martin 0

Country soul, dream pop and strings are a winning mix on an album full of strong songs. Erin Rae’s first album ‘Putting On Airs’ came out over three years ago, and that time has seen a […]

Interview: Erin Rae on channelling Bobbie Gentry with Jonathan Wilson

March 8, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

How to create cinematic songs and still keep the vocals upfront and disproving the difficult third album cliché. There is an age-old cliché in the music business about the difficult third album where artists can struggle to […]

Erin Rae “Cosmic Sigh” – Feeling connected to the Universe

January 27, 2022 Jonathan Aird 1

If Erin Rae just had that wonderful voice that would be something, but she’s also a fine songwriter and ‘Cosmic Sigh‘ brings the echoes of the Great American Songbook to bear on a song that’s continually […]

Erin Rae “Candy & Curry” – Maybe take one or the other….

November 25, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Erin Rae returns with a new album ‘Lighten Up‘ on February 4th and sees the psychedelic singer-songwriter teaming with oft-times man of the moment Jonathan Wilson as producer. The album aims to be an amalgam of […]

Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Rabbits”

July 24, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week, and we leave you dear reader with a new song from Alberta’s Starpainter who this week have officially confirmed their new album, Cayenne Flowerbed, which will be out […]

Artwork for Jenny Reynolds album "Willow and Stone"

Jenny Reynolds “Willow and Stone”

July 24, 2026 0

Songs on surviving life from an accomplished singer-songwriter, with hints of jazz amongst the folk rock accompaniment. Jenny Reynolds is a singer-songwriter, initially from Boston but now firmly a part of the Texas scene for the […]

Interview: The Lives of Famous Men take the elevator upward

July 24, 2026 0

End Times Elevator Music is a special record to behold. From the Link Wray fuzz guitar rumbles on opener No Alarm to the title track closer, which arrives like Ben Schneider and Brendan Urie collaborated, there […]

Interview: Nicki Bluhm on writing about her life and her country soul

Erin Rae “Lighten Up”

Interview: Erin Rae on channelling Bobbie Gentry with Jonathan Wilson

Erin Rae “Cosmic Sigh” – Feeling connected to the Universe

Erin Rae “Candy & Curry” – Maybe take one or the other….

Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Rabbits”

Jenny Reynolds “Willow and Stone”

Interview: The Lives of Famous Men take the elevator upward

Classic Clips: Patty Loveless and Chris Stapleton “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive” at CMA Awards, 2022

Teenage Fanclub don’t dare to dream on new album and tour this autumn