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Album Reviews

Merry Hell “Let The Music Speak For Itself”

June 15, 2023 John Jenkins 0
Essential album for lovers of folk music that can proudly sit among the great albums of that genre. In an age the general public, as we are led to believe, only listen to a song for […]
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Merry Hell “Emergency Lullabies”

January 20, 2021 Martin Johnson 0
A contemporary Wigan folk-rock album that covers current issues and manages to sound live even when recorded under COVID constraints Wigan’s Merry Hell are at the folk end of the AUK musical spectrum and are considered […]

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Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

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Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

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Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”

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“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

June 29, 2026 0
Jeffrey Silverstein has announced Doggone, his new album, is set for release on 23rd October via UK label Full Time Hobby. Meeting at the intersection of the loner-folk, cosmic country, and kraut-laden choogle, Silverstein is a […]
Cover art for Jolene Marie album "Sun Creek"
Album Reviews

Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

June 29, 2026 0
Calgary singer-songwriter delivers ten vignettes that explore the intertwining of desire and despair on this excellent debut album. Jolene Marie is not an artist comfortable in the spotlight. With a generally private and reserved persona, she […]
Waylon Jennings
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Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

June 29, 2026 0
Shooter Jennings has announced the release of Diamonds, a new album of previously unheard songs by his father, Waylon Jennings. Physical copies (CDs, LPs, Cassettes) and downloads of Diamonds will be in stores on 13th November […]

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  • Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy
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  • Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”
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  • Mark Whitfield: Devastating Keith, do feel at times like there are no words left but of course we have to keep talking…
  • Chris McGranaghan: Excellent CD, just discovered in a drawer at the radio station. I'll be playing tracks over the next few weeks.…
  • Andy Short: It was a tough one Jerry, it is a good album but if I had to let one go, TUBORM…

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Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1
As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]
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Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0
Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]
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Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0
In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

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Haley Heynderickx “I Need to Start a Garden” (Mama Bird Recording Co, 2018)

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Listening to Portland-based Haley Heynderickx’s debut album for the first time, it’s forgivable to just lean back into the melodies, soak up the whispery delivery, and absorb the stripped back guitar work. There’s some gorgeous 60s-style […]
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Shelby Lynne “Shelby Lynne” (Everso Records, 2020)

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With an indecent sense of timing, given that we’ve only recently featured her in “Forgotten Artists”, Shelby Lynne is back with a new solo album, her first in five years. The first thing that strikes you […]
Book Reviews

Paperback Riders: And the top Christmas book in the USA is…

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Good Reads is a great place to talk about books. And as everyone loves a list, they have one for Christmas books. When we talked about the great American novel a few months back, we found […]

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