John Prine

Solstice Songs Thursday – Let us to the darkened woods

December 21, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, this really is it – the final batch of seasonal songs for the year. Apologies to all those we couldn’t fit in, we’ve really done out best. And what have we today? Darkened woods, the […]

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Paul Russell

November 9, 2023 Paul Russell 1

As many writers have suggested in their pieces, trying to assemble a Top 10 to this brief is challenging to say the least. It’s been fascinating to see the selections from my fellow writers to date […]

Classic Clips: John Prine “You Got Gold” – Ray Martin At Midday, 1993

October 13, 2023 Kimberly Bright 0

This clip of John Prine is taken from an Australian weekday daytime variety show, ‘Ray Martin At Midday,’ on Nine Network Australia, broadcast live on February 18, 1993. Prine was on a tour there at the […]

The Top 10 Greatest Americana Artists: Andrew Frolish

October 5, 2023 Andrew Frolish 1

So, it’s my turn to agonise over the selection of the greatest ever artists in our little musical world of americana. Of course, the first thing to consider is how on earth we define the genre […]

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Jonathan Smith

September 28, 2023 Jonathan Smith 0

Aargh! The best? How do you even do that? Answer: don’t fret, just pick ten who spring to mind, even if that means leaving out Bob Dylan, The Band, Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle, Jason […]

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 […]

Solstice Songs Thursday – Let us to the darkened woods

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Paul Russell

Classic Clips: John Prine “You Got Gold” – Ray Martin At Midday, 1993

The Top 10 Greatest Americana Artists: Andrew Frolish

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Jonathan Smith

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”