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Tom Letson & the Letdown “There’s A Hole In My Head Where My Brain Used To Be”

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The sound of old-time Appalachia and pre-war blues echoes through this debut album, inspired by life on the road. Musician and visual artist Tom Letson has spent much of his adult life tramping around North America, […]

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EELS set to release their 16th album “Cookie Happened” in October… on the 16th

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The fabulous EELS  have announced their 16th studio album Cookie Happened is due for release on 16th October via E Works / Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band has released a brand-new single, Cap […]
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Pillarstone “Mono Lit”

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Debut Group album from two seasoned songwriters, with strands of americana, Celtic folk and indie. Mono Lit is the first album from a new group collaboration of Paul J Bolger and Alex Soikans. Soikans has contributed […]

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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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For fans of Frank Turner, there are few experiences comparable to his live shows.  There is a community of us ready to belt out the songs until we’re hoarse, ready to leap around with abandon with […]
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