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The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Richard Parkinson

July 27, 2023 Richard Parkinson 4

As ever when the subject of americana comes up the issue of what it is bubbles right up with it. Back in the days when No Depression was an online community, there was a discussion where […]

The Pink Stones “You Know Who”

July 26, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Reinvigorated country rock with hints of soul, gospel, psych and dub. The local music scene of Athens, Georgia, which gave the world R.E.M., The B-52’s, The Drive-By Truckers, Vic Chesnutt, and countless others, is alive and […]

Be of good cheer – 30 Days of November has returned

November 8, 2022 Jonathan Aird 1

In these times of austerity – the same old austerity, it’s not austerity V2.0 ‘cos V1.0 never went away – it’s good to be able to forage for things that will help eke out the budget […]

artwork for Town Mountain album "Lines in the Levee"

Town Mountain “Lines in the Levee”

October 10, 2022 Viv Fish 0

The soothing sound of heartland rock. Some Town Mountain has grown considerably since its inception fifteen years ago, not only in its membership but also in its energy, emotion and live shows. Original members Robert Greer […]

Discovering… The Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia

April 12, 2022 Martin Johnson 6

To the uninitiated, getting a handle on what the Grateful Dead are all about can seem quite daunting, and this sense of challenge is exacerbated by the fact that their fanbase, the Deadheads, are probably the […]

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 […]

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Richard Parkinson

The Pink Stones “You Know Who”

Be of good cheer – 30 Days of November has returned

Town Mountain “Lines in the Levee”

Discovering… The Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia

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