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Interview: Danny George Wilson on “You Are Not A Stranger Here”

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Why providing space for the musicians is key to creating big music. Some musicians who are approaching the 30th anniversary of their first record’s release may be tempted to take their foot off the pedal a […]
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Paul Lush “Six Ways from Sunday”

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Personal best from a Champion of the World. A long-time sideman with Danny and the Champions of the World, Australian guitarist Paul Lush has lived in London for over twenty-five years, playing gigs far and wide […]
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Musical omnivore and guitar for hire Champ on his own songwriting and influences. It may just be a case of the best of three when Danny and the Champions of the World guitarist Paul Lush finally […]

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Sounds from beyond the Shed 228 “Don’t Panic”

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Sounds from beyond the Shed 228 “Don’t Panic”

March 23, 2026 0
The last three weeks have been a struggle. The events in the Middle East have been horrific in their scale and scope. These are events of global significance, and if we didn’t know it then, we […]
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Track Premiere: Bill Scorzari “Open Door”

March 23, 2026 0
It’s a pleasure to feature the latest single from gravel-voiced songwriter Bill Scorzari, who has his latest album, Sidereal Days (Day 2), ready to release on September 25th. Some ways off, but on today’s song, we […]
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Video: Jay Buchanan “Sway” – always wanting to do it better

March 23, 2026 0
Be absorbed by this incredible performance from GRAMMY-nominated Rival Sons frontman Jay Buchanan. This intimate acoustic version of Buchanan’s solo song Sway draws all your attention to his fine voice. With incredible control, Buchanan demonstrates his […]

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  • Track Premiere: Bill Scorzari “Open Door”
  • Video: Jay Buchanan “Sway” – always wanting to do it better
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Interview: Toad the Wet Sprocket – forty years of awkward grace

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