Orion Walsh

Orion Walsh “So Many Places to See”

August 5, 2021 Tim Martin 0

Enjoyable, narrative songs, just lacking that something extra in a year of great music. Orion Walsh has released seven albums over the last decade. His press assures us that ‘So Many Places to See’ is […]

Rosenblume “Rosenblume”

October 20, 2021 0

Affable, if slightly uneven, soulful Americana. Six years on from his first EP, one thing is re-confirmed from the get-go on Liverpool-born Rosenblume’s long-awaited debut LP: he has one hell of a voice. On the […]

Dave Hause “Blood Harmony”

October 20, 2021 1

Philadelphia-raised Dave Hause releases ‘Blood Harmony‘, a very fine album from a great American song/songwriter. ‘Blood Harmony‘, is Hause’s fifth album, and he’s pulled out all the stops to assemble some top-level Nashville players to bring a […]

Haunted Like Human “Tall Tales & Fables”

October 19, 2021 0

Deep stories to wistful harmonies. Describing themselves as “two parts folk, one part americana, and a dash of indie vibes” this Nashville duo could add southern gothic. But listening to this, the third release from […]

artwork for Lucinda Williams album "Essence"

Classic Americana Albums: Lucinda Williams “Essence”

Classic Americana Albums

October 20, 2021 0

‘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 […]

Rosenblume “Rosenblume”

Album Reviews

October 20, 2021 0

Breaking Grass “100 Degrees In The Shade” – it’s too darn hot….

Tracks

October 20, 2021 0

Breaking Grass have a hard-boiled tale for you here – it’s not just a prison break, no no no: it’s a Bluegrass prison break. And who can blame them for wanting to quit the chain […]

Bloodshot Records – is this the end?

News

October 20, 2021 1

Bloodshot have been one of those labels synonymous with americana over the years, its roster including Ryan Adams, Neko Case, The Sadies, Alejandro Escovedo, Robbie Fulks, Justin Townes Earle, Kelly Hogan and Jon Langford among […]