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Live Review: Bright Phoebus Revisited, EartH, London – 8th September 2026

September 16, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0
Bright Phoebus is one of the three great “lost” albums of its era – as special in its way as No Other or Forever Changes because, like these albums, it redefined what was possible within a […]

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Live Review: Bright Phoebus Revisited, EartH, London – 8th September 2026

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Artwork for Clever Hopes album "Even Gooder Than Tomorrow"

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Modest Mouse featuring Califone “Barstool Blues” – a stressful honor

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Live Reviews

Live Review: Bright Phoebus Revisited, EartH, London – 8th September 2026

September 16, 2026 0
Bright Phoebus is one of the three great “lost” albums of its era – as special in its way as No Other or Forever Changes because, like these albums, it redefined what was possible within a […]
Artwork for Clever Hopes album "Even Gooder Than Tomorrow"
Album Reviews

Clever Hopes “Even Gooder Than Tomorrow”

September 16, 2026 0
Masterful songs of grief and wonder on an exceptional album of nuanced folk rock. Clever Hopes is the vehicle for the songs of Andrew Shaver and this is his third album. His first two albums were […]
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Bryan Adams wonders “How’s It Goin'” on new roots rock album about Canada

September 16, 2026 0
Yes we know but hear us out. Bryan Adams has announced How’s It Goin’, his new studio album which he’s describe as a “deeply personal musical love letter to Canada”, which will arrive on November 6th […]

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  • Clever Hopes “Even Gooder Than Tomorrow”
  • Bryan Adams wonders “How’s It Goin'” on new roots rock album about Canada
  • Carleton Stone “Midnight Rose”
  • Modest Mouse featuring Califone “Barstool Blues” – a stressful honor
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Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0
Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]
Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1
As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]
Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0
Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

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Seth Lakeman celebrates 20th anniversary of “Freedom Fields” with two 2026 tours

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Seth Lakeman has announced two 20th anniversary tours in celebration of his 2006 album “Freedom Fields” to take place in May and October 2026. With a full-band performance, he will be playing the classic album in […]
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Bap Kennedy tribute EP to raise money for cancer charity

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The music of the late Belfast singer-songwriter Bap Kennedy is being celebrated with a new release ‘Raving for Bap’ by The Raving Beauties, all profits of which will be going to Belfast’s Marie Curie Hospice. The release […]
Album Reviews

Luke Tuchscherer “Always Be True” (Clubhouse Records, 2017)

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This is the second solo album release from Bedford based singer songwriter Luke Tuchscherer (pronounced Tuck-Shearer) and it is a real cracker. Tuchscherer who previously had a stint as singer and drummer with The Whybirds has […]

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