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Video: Jay Buchanan “Sway” – always wanting to do it better

March 23, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

Be absorbed by this incredible performance from GRAMMY-nominated Rival Sons frontman Jay Buchanan. This intimate acoustic version of Buchanan’s solo song Sway draws all your attention to his fine voice. With incredible control, Buchanan demonstrates his […]

Cover art for Jay Buchanan album "Weapons Of Beauty"

Jay Buchanan “Weapons Of Beauty”

February 18, 2026 Graeme Tait 2

Debut solo album from Rival Sons’ frontman reflects his interest in roots-influenced songwriting, but frustratingly fails to add up to the sum of its parts. Jay Buchanan is best known as the lead vocalist for Grammy-nominated […]

Video: Jay Buchanan “Caroline”

December 1, 2025 Andrew Frolish 1

Check out the new solo single from Jay Buchanan, frontman of Rival Sons. His song ‘Caroline’ is a powerful reflection on loss, return and forgiveness. Brilliantly performed, the highlight is Buchanan’s characterful, expressive vocal delivery. Towards […]

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A picture of the members of Buffalo Springfield, including Neil Young and Stephen Stills -

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Buffalo Springfield

There’s something about Buffalo Springfield. I can’t quite put my finger on it. Their work is shrouded in a haze. That is, it’s hard to look at anything that Stephen Stills or Neil Young did on […]

Doug Mishkin “Tip Of The Spear”

A veteran activist singer-songwriter releases his latest bulletin on our troubled times, mixed in with more personal musings. Think of protest music, and one thinks of 1960s America, when the Vietnam War, in particular, inspired a […]

Paul Metsa “Songs of Resistance & Resolve: 1984–2025”

Collection spanning the Minnesotan’s career highlights how fighting for justice is as important now as it ever was. When you think of americana and protest music, the striking image of Woody Guthrie brandishing his guitar with […]

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