John Prine

Classic Americana Albums: John Prine “In Spite of Ourselves”

June 1, 2022 Emily Dongray 1

In spite of throat surgery – one of the all-time greatest collaborative albums. In April 2020, the americana community on both sides of the Atlantic was saddened by the news that at age 73, John Prine […]

John Prine’s record label to tour upcoming artists in UK in June

May 3, 2022 Emily Dongray 1

Oh Boy Records, started by the late John Prine, announces their “Oh Boy Goes to Europe” UK and EU Tour. The tour will feature Arlo McKinley, Emily Scott Robinson and Kelsey Waldon. They will stop in […]

Interview: Ian Noe on how Kentucky gave him a universal view of the world

April 19, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Why John Prine and the concept album are key influences. Kentuckian Ian Noe has just released his second album, ‘River Fools & Mountain Saints’, which builds on the success of his 2019 debut, ‘Between The Country’. […]

Interview: Matt North on how drumming and screenwriting made him a songwriter

February 2, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Get the best, how Matt North got Wilco’s producer, Lucinda Williams’ guitarist, Emmylou Harris’s bassist, and Chris Stapleton’s keyboardist to work with him. There aren’t many singer-songwriters who get to middle-age before starting their solo recording […]

Bonnie Prince Billy and Bill Calahan announce new album – new song out now

November 8, 2021 Emily Dongray 0

Bill Calahan and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy are releasing ‘The Blind Date Party’ on December 10th. The album is the culmination of half a year of collaborations online and will be released on 2xLP/2xCD/2xCS. The tracks feature […]

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 […]

Classic Americana Albums: John Prine “In Spite of Ourselves”

John Prine’s record label to tour upcoming artists in UK in June

Interview: Ian Noe on how Kentucky gave him a universal view of the world

Interview: Matt North on how drumming and screenwriting made him a songwriter

Bonnie Prince Billy and Bill Calahan announce new album – new song out now

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”