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Video: Sorrel Nation “Ran Jonny Ran” – longing and misplaced loyalty

July 24, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0
Here’s the latest single from roots singer-songwriter Sorrel Nation. Ran Jonny Ran is an atmospheric exploration of hard-won truths; it’s beautifully arranged and made all the more impactful by Nation’s emotive vocal delivery. She demonstrates her […]
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Sorrel Nation releases dates for 2026 Spring Tour

January 5, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0
Singer-songwriter and runner-up in AUK’s Twang Factor, Sorrel Nation has announced details of her 2026 spring tour. Announcing her second place in AUK’s Twang Factor 4, AUK’s Dean Nardi described Nation’s music as: “a soulful mix […]
Features

The Twang Factor 4 Results: Second place goes to Sorrel Nation

December 17, 2025 Dean Nardi 2
By the slimmest of margins, Sorrel Nation was runner-up in the Twang Factor 4 contest. Either hers or the eventual winner’s video would have been excellent choices, but unfortunately, there is only room at the top […]
Live Reviews

Live Review: Sorrel Nation, St Lawrence’s Church Biddulph -12th November 2025

November 19, 2025 NickBarber 0
On one of the wettest autumnal nights in quite a while, a good crowd squeezed into St Lawrence’s Church in Biddulph, North Staffordshire to see the musical debut in the area of Isle of Wight chanteuse […]
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The Twang Factor 4 Presents: Sorrel Nation

November 17, 2025 Dean Nardi 0
Yes, that is her real name. Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk-rock to country and engages audiences with emotive lyrics, 70s-inspired style and a voice full of soul that can truly open […]

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Phil Odgers & John Kettle “The War is Over – The Songs of Phil Ochs Vol 2”

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Freddy Trujillo takes flight with his fifth solo album

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Railcard “Unstable Neighbour” – let’s get on, ok?

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Video: Karl Bray “Marianne”

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Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Tom Waits

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Album Reviews

Phil Odgers & John Kettle “The War is Over – The Songs of Phil Ochs Vol 2”

August 6, 2026 0
A respectful and traditional tribute to Phil Ochs. Volume 1 of this collaborative tribute by Phil Odgers of The Men They Couldn’t Hang and John Kettle of Merry Hell was birthed in the dark days of […]
News

Freddy Trujillo takes flight with his fifth solo album

August 6, 2026 0
For more than two decades, Freddy Trujillo has quietly built one of the most distinctive careers in American roots music. Whether anchoring the rhythm section as bassist for Richmond Fontaine and The Delines or as a […]
Tracks

Railcard “Unstable Neighbour” – let’s get on, ok?

August 6, 2026 0
Railcard’s new single from their debut album Two Steps At A Time, is a softly sunny power pop take on a common problem – the unreasonable person who lives next door.  Tell us about it.  Although […]

  • Phil Odgers & John Kettle “The War is Over – The Songs of Phil Ochs Vol 2”
  • Freddy Trujillo takes flight with his fifth solo album
  • Railcard “Unstable Neighbour” – let’s get on, ok?
  • Video: Karl Bray “Marianne”
  • Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Tom Waits
  • Paul McClure “The Good And The Bad Of It”
  • Artists with Hearts of Gold contribute to two more albums of Neil Young covers
  • Greg Freeman announces new album and UK dates
  • All-star line-up for Bob Harris event announced for Royal Albert Hall in December
  • Live Review: Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes + Riley Catherall, The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey – 25th July 2026
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Interviews

Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0
Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]
Interviews

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0
American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]
Interviews

Interview: David Keenan on inspiration, optimism and telling stories

July 28, 2026 0
“Radiate a smile if we’re only here for a short while / no we don’t want to miss a day / cus there’s so much we must do,” sings David Keenan on Radiate a Smile, four […]

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