Kashena Sampson

Kashena Sampson “Rearview Mirror” – mirror, signal, manouevre

July 31, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

The new album from Kashena Sampson “Ghost Of Me” sees the powerhouse country singer taking a new direction, moving into something of a Fleetwood Mac territory. It’s something that Sampson wanted to do – as she […]

Kashena Sampson “Whole Lot Better” – Listen to the welcome return of a great voice

June 10, 2021 Jonathan Aird 2

All those who saw Kashena Sampson’s first UK appearances in 2019 will have been asking themselves “when’s the next tour?” and “when’s the next album?” We can answer the second of those – ‘Time Machine‘ will […]

Kashena Sampson – UK dates in support of debut album ‘Wild Heart’

May 29, 2018 Mark Underwood 0

Following her successful performance at the UK Americana Awards showcase back in January, new Nashville singer-songwriter Kashena Sampson hits these shores at the end of the month to help promote her debut album ‘Wild Heart’ which came […]

Kashena Sampson, Paper Dress Vintage, London, 31st January 2018

February 5, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

It was a night when downtown Hackney was thronged with hordes of Americana loving music fans – it was, in fact, the night of the Americana Music Association UK (AMA-UK) Conference music showcase. Dozens of artists […]

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Folk Roundup – Anna McLuckie, Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell, Emily Portman, Gareth Davies-Jones, Lady Maisery and Jimmy Alkdridge & Sid Goldsmith, Old Spot, Songs of the Folk

May 7, 2026 0

With springtime now upon us, it is time to delve into some of the recent folk and roots music embracing these warmer, albeit not always drier, times. A plethora of new releases landed in the inbox […]

Deer Tick “ACI” – a place for porridge

May 7, 2026 0

And what, you may ask, is an ACI? Adult Correctional Institutions – or, if you prefer, a prison. On this latest release from Deer Tick’s new album Coin-O-Matic we find the band in Springsteen’s Nebraska or […]

Video Premiere: Michael McDermott “The Best We Get” – only focus on what is in your control

May 7, 2026 0

The new single from Chicago singer-songwriter Michael McDermott is a typically catchy song that immediately hooks you in with big chords and big choruses. Opening with bright, uplifting guitar, The Best We Get is a driving […]

Kashena Sampson “Rearview Mirror” – mirror, signal, manouevre

Kashena Sampson “Whole Lot Better” – Listen to the welcome return of a great voice

Kashena Sampson – UK dates in support of debut album ‘Wild Heart’

Kashena Sampson, Paper Dress Vintage, London, 31st January 2018

Folk Roundup – Anna McLuckie, Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell, Emily Portman, Gareth Davies-Jones, Lady Maisery and Jimmy Alkdridge & Sid Goldsmith, Old Spot, Songs of the Folk

Deer Tick “ACI” – a place for porridge

Video Premiere: Michael McDermott “The Best We Get” – only focus on what is in your control

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