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artwork for Lucinda Williams album "Essence"

Classic Americana Albums: Lucinda Williams “Essence”

October 20, 2021 David Jarman 1

‘Essence’ was Lucinda Williams’ 2001 follow-up to ‘Car Wheels on a Gravel Road’, and if ever there was a hard act to follow, this was it! Its gentler tone made for an immediate contrast, but its […]

Interview: Jesse Malin on why the world is sad and beautiful

October 1, 2021 Martin Johnson 2

How a punk rocker can mellow with age while still remaining true to his original ideals. For music fans of a certain age, the fact that Jesse Malin is celebrating his 40th anniversary with the re-release […]

Something for the weekend: Lucinda Williams covers ZZ Top

August 13, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it for another week dear reader. A lot of new stuff out today singles-wise including a new eighties sounding song by Sam Outlaw, a new collaboration from Darlingside with The Distantly Social Orchestra, and […]

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss reunite for new album “Raise The Roof”

August 13, 2021 Mark Whitfield 1

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss have announced the forthcoming release of their new album ‘Raise The Roof’, due out November 19th on Warner Music. The surprise announcement finds Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Plant and […]

Black Deer 2022 announces its line-up

July 22, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Black Deer Festival has had arguably more runs than any other at trying to give us a weekend of americana in the sun, with 3 dates over the last year and a bit cancelled, so it’s […]

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: Lucinda Williams “Essence”

Interview: Jesse Malin on why the world is sad and beautiful

Something for the weekend: Lucinda Williams covers ZZ Top

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss reunite for new album “Raise The Roof”

Black Deer 2022 announces its line-up

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”