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The Top 10 Americana Songs of All Time: Rick Bayles

February 5, 2026 Rick Bayles 0

Ah, the ever popular, controversial list. We all know these things are totally subjective, but we all love them, largely because we love disagreeing with them; and I’m sure there’ll be plenty to disagree with here! […]

Vox Continental: September 2025

September 25, 2025 Rick Bayles 0

Lots of Scandinavian activity again this month, along with new releases and tour news from Germany. One of the leading ladies of Nordicana, Malin Pettersen, has just released her latest album, “Wildflower”, on Die With Your […]

Continental Shift: 2. Finland

November 14, 2024 Rick Bayles 3

The second of our European countries and we’re heading north, to a place with more than 180,000 lakes! When I told Americana UK colleague, Martin Johnson, that I was working on this series he suggested that […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ryan Adams - The Suicide Handbook (vinyl)
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch (vinyl)
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RE: There's no future in nostalgia
Stonehenge was a fucking mess every time but it was a b...
By Keith Hargreaves , 6 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Great shout John I’m new here -Gil Scott Heron wh...
By Keith Hargreaves , 6 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Neil Young - Citizen Kane Jr
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Clarence White would have been 82 today. A little remin...
By Martin Johnson , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen - The Call Us The ...
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Highwomen - Live at The Gorge 2023 (streaming - Qob...
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RE: There's no future in nostalgia
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American Aquarium announce new album out this month plus UK dates

June 15, 2026 0

American Aquarium’s new album, New Ways to Lose, will be released on 26th June 2026 via Losing Side Records/Thirty Tigers. After an extensive North American tour, the band will be returning to Europe for dates in […]

Susto Stringband “Susto Stringband (Volume 2)”

June 15, 2026 0

Unpretentious acoustic country songs played for the fun of it. Starting with an acapella version of Ralph Stanley’s Gloryland leads you to expect something out of the ordinary. So, when Diamond’s Icaro turns out to be […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 240 “Aging”

June 15, 2026 0

Last weekend saw me sail through another birthday unscathed, just about. There was a gathering to celebrate this one calendar year closer to the worm-filled sod, and the photo attached bears witness to my joy at […]

The Top 10 Americana Songs of All Time: Rick Bayles

Vox Continental: September 2025

Continental Shift: 2. Finland

American Aquarium announce new album out this month plus UK dates

Susto Stringband “Susto Stringband (Volume 2)”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 240 “Aging”

Elles Bailey “Back To You” – to you, to me, to you

Video: Mackenzie Shivers “One Headlight” – music locked inside that needs out