Malin Pettersen

Malin Pettersen “Wildhorse” (Die With Your Boots On, 2020)

October 12, 2020 Tyler Davies 1

Norway has not traditionally been the birthplace of Americana musicians. Yet former Lucky Lips singer Malin Pettersen has been recognised as an established talent in the world of Nordicana and has most definitely made waves in […]

Malin Pettersen “Wildhorse Dream” – Listen

October 2, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Having had some success in Norway in the band Lucky Lips and as a solo artist, Malin Pettersen has upped the stakes by recording her latest album ‘Wildhorse‘ in Nashville, with a pick of backing musicians. […]

Interview: Norwegian Malin Pettersen on americana and Ella FitzGerald

September 18, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

Norway only has a population of 5.3 million people, but it has an impressive musical heritage which includes Norwegian folk, jazz with internationally recognised artists such as Jan Garbarek, classical and modern classical music ranging from […]

Malin Pettersen “Alonesome” (Die With Your Boots On Records, 2019)

October 30, 2019 Rick Bayles 1

One of the fascinating things about this music genre we call Americana is the increasing amount of very credible recordings we’re getting from musicians living and working outside the USA. We’re seeing artists from countries like […]

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 […]

Malin Pettersen “Wildhorse” (Die With Your Boots On, 2020)

Malin Pettersen “Wildhorse Dream” – Listen

Interview: Norwegian Malin Pettersen on americana and Ella FitzGerald

Malin Pettersen “Alonesome” (Die With Your Boots On Records, 2019)

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”