John Prine

The Unsung Heroes of Americana – Martin D28

November 3, 2020 Rick Bayles 3

It’s another article in our Unsung Heroes of Americana series and, following on from his article on the Gibson J-45, Richard Phillips is back with another piece on an instrument that is at the very heart of […]

Two intimate and socially distanced tributes to John Prine at the Jazz Cafe

October 26, 2020 Mark Underwood 0

Just over two weeks ago it was John Prine’s birthday (October the 10th). It’s a measure of the extreme affection in which he’s still held – and the impact his untimely passing had on so many […]

Kurt Vile with John Prine “How Lucky” – Listen

September 25, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

Kurt Vile has a new EP out called ‘Speed, Sound, Lonely KV’ which will be released next week on October 2nd. The EP contains the track ‘How Lucky’, a duet with John Prine, covering his classic […]

Interview: Ryan Hamilton talks about Jack Kerouac, Geordies and John Prine

September 14, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

Ryan Hamilton is a Fort Worth native, steeped in country music since birth, who just happens to have a UK backing band, The Harlequin Ghosts, who play music that shows the influence of classic rock as […]

Arlo Mckinley “Die Midwestern” (Oh Boy Records, 2020)

September 7, 2020 Tim Merricks 0

Ohio’s Arlo Mckinley was on the brink of giving up on music when he caught the attention of one John Prine. The legendary singer-songwriter and his son Jody signed him up to their label Oh Boy […]

Video Interview: Alex Amen on “Sun Of Amen” as he comes of age as a songwriter

July 21, 2026 0

Alex Amen is making waves as one of the new breed of songwriters to keep a very close eye on. Born in Texas, he has lived in communes on the West Coast, formed and played in […]

Artwork for Sailing Sones album "Slow Magic"

Sailing Stones “Slow Magic”

July 21, 2026 0

Absorbing collection of songs that subtly reveal the quiet joys of motherhood. The first sound that emerges from the new Sailing Stones album, Slow Magic, is the metronomic rhythm of a baby’s heartbeat with its gentle […]

More People Really Should Know About: Travis Shallow

July 21, 2026 0

If you’ve ever found yourself searching for music that offers comfort without pretending life is easy, then you should know Travis Shallow. He writes songs that acknowledge the darkness but never surrender to it, and he […]

The Unsung Heroes of Americana – Martin D28

Two intimate and socially distanced tributes to John Prine at the Jazz Cafe

Kurt Vile with John Prine “How Lucky” – Listen

Interview: Ryan Hamilton talks about Jack Kerouac, Geordies and John Prine

Arlo Mckinley “Die Midwestern” (Oh Boy Records, 2020)

Video Interview: Alex Amen on “Sun Of Amen” as he comes of age as a songwriter

Sailing Stones “Slow Magic”

More People Really Should Know About: Travis Shallow

Live Review: Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons + Red Hash + Ella Spencer, Water Rats, London – 8th July 2026

Martin Carthy “Along the Road Forever – Live at the BBC”