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Sky Smeed “Live at Rock House”

February 13, 2026 Helen Jones 0
A treat for longtime fans, Smeed showcases his raw talent with an intimate and engaging acoustic live performance. It’s fairly expected that a live album will contain an artist’s most well known songs, along with maybe […]

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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"
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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 […]
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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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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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Interview: How The Wandering Hearts added the 21st Century sound of Woodstock to their music

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Charles Douglas “Statecraft – Expanded Edition” (Broken Horse, 2017)

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I’m not going to spend much time reviewing the original Statecraft songs, it’s a record that I’d expect any self-respecting music fan to own. I know the songs inside out and expect you to too, but […]

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