Fruition “Something More”
Dense harmonies and insightful words make this a “why haven’t I heard them before” album. Fruition say that “this album is the culmination of almost two decades of making music. We set out to show the [...]
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David Coller “Blue Water”
Stunning traditional songwriting on instant folk classic. This is the second full-length release by singer-songwriter David Coller this year. His first, When Summer Comes, was given a glowing write-up in these pages, and now comes Blue [...]
Laurelyn Dossett “How Many Moons?”
A mature, accomplished and timeless debut. A songwriter for artistes such as Levon Helm and Rhiannon Giddens, Laurelyn Dossett makes a long-overdue step towards the spotlight in releasing her debut album, How Many Moons? produced by [...]
Bloodkin “Flowers & Ash”
Out of tragedy comes a fitting album imbued with the spirit of the band’s co-founder. Back in May 2021, we featured a poignant interview in these pages with Bloodkin co-founders Danny Hutchens and Eric Carter. It [...]
Billy Strings “So Much For Goodbyes”
Billy Strings plays through the pain to deliver an exceptional performance. Much has been written of Billy Strings’ experience growing up in Michigan, losing his father to a drug overdose at the age of 2 and [...]
Elanor Moss “The Knife, The Needle”
Insightful lyrics and a delicate voice contrast with full-bodied horns to make a debut that feels authentically true to itself. They say art does not come easy, and that’s certainly something Elanor Moss found when trying [...]
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy “Ghosts of American Psychonauts”
Eight exquisite live performances from a master songwriter. Bonnie “Prince” Billy (aka Will Oldham) is no stranger to releasing live albums. Over the past 25 years he’s produced numerous live recordings under his various aliases. This [...]
Classic Clip: Crosby Stills Nash & Young “Don’t Be Denied” – Wembley Stadium, 1974
The early autumn of 1974 saw a gathering of fans of what later contributed to a slice of the pie known as Americana. The occasion: an all-star concert at London’s Wembley Stadium (the old one) featuring [...]
Leon Majcen “The Leaving Kind”
Strong collection of road songs on first for new label. Leon Majcen is the son of Bosnian refugees who grew up in Safety Harbour, Florida, before relocating to Nashville in 2023. He has four independently released [...]
Seasick Steve “The Last Season of America”
The Man from Another Time tackles modern-day America with hope and fury. Veteran producer and singer-songwriter Seasick Steve requires no real introduction. A journeying musician for over five decades, a producer for bands like Modest Mouse [...]
Blaine Todd “Angle of Repose”
Quirky, gentle release from San Francisco Bay area songwriter and musician. Angle of Repose is the fifth album from Bay area Blaine Todd, a newcomer to our site, but a release with a resonance with many [...]
Bruce Springsteen releases film of “Land of Hope and Dreams” Tour – watch it all here!
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band’s Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour, called by Time Magazine – “one of the most unflinching acts of musical resistance in the nation’s history”, has released an official [...]
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