Violet Skies – If I Saw You Again
Having written for the likes of Diana Ross and Mabel, Violet’s own debut album gathers up her memories of love, loss, and a self-confessed “morbid […]
Album Reviews
Phill Reynolds “A Ride” – Americana UK
Interesting concept album focusing on the journey of a troubled man seeking redemption. Phill Reynolds, (aka Silva Martino Cantele), lives in Zugliano in Italy. The […]
José Mendeles “Railroad Cadences & Melancholic Anthems” – Americana UK
Mendeles’ mysterious and atmospheric tribute to avant garde guitarist John Fahey. Music is the most transportive of media; just the merest hint of a tone […]
Perfume Genius – Ugly Season
Fans of Hadreas’s work thus far may miss his more conventional vocal performances and pop-craft, particularly given the accessibility of his last release, 2020’s Set […]
Steve Hartsoe “King of Small Talk” – Americana UK
Steve Hartsoe delivers another set of hard-driving, guitar-led Americana roots rock. Steve Hartsoe is a relatively unfamiliar name despite this being his sixth outing on […]
Bartees Strange – Farm To Table
Within the span of a year, he went from a relative unknown releasing an EP of The National covers to an acclaimed indie rock polymath, […]
Nova Twins – Supernova | Album Review
Since releasing their debut album – Who Are The Girls? – in early 2020, Nova Twins have distinguished themselves as determined activists for female, PoC […]
Revelators Sound System – Revelators
At turns profoundly funky and immersed in cosmic loveliness, the four diverse and extended spiritual jazz-informed instrumental excursions on Revelators – conceived and recorded in […]
Alex Dupree “Thieves” – Americana UK
Fascinating collection of life, love and some narrow escapes. There are treasures here… caves and gangsters, bodies and bad guys, untrustworthy divas and the search […]
Jack Flanagan – Rides The Sky
A near decade in the making, Rides The Sky is a culmination of such emotional turbulence, zeroing in on the life-changing events that have accompanied […]
Jason McNiff “Tonight We Ride” – Americana UK
Album of covers from talented guitar folkie. In 2018 Jason McNiff relocated to Hastings where he quickly established his folk ‘Sundowner’ events, regular sessions hosted […]
The Lucky Ones “Slow Dance, Square Dance, Barn Dance” – Americana UK
New release from the Canadian Yukon contributes to the Americana canon. The Lucky Ones’ sophomore album, ‘Slow Dance, Square Dance, Barn Dance’, is a treat […]
Foals – Life Is Yours
After an immensely dark period, not just globally but also with Foals’ last thematic venture, the light was always sure to return and does so […]
Rod Picott “Paper Hearts & Broken Arrows” – Americana UK
Picott returns with a sometimes achingly sad album of fantastic songs. The arrival of a new Rod Picott is like having a welcoming hug from […]
Michael & Michelle “The Watching Silence” – Americana UK
Downtown Abbey meets americana – or does it? When I received the notification from my editor asking me to review this record, he said “Bet […]
Hot Club of Cowtown “Wild Kingdom” – Americana UK
A strong outing from a band who know who they are and aren’t afraid to embrace it. Back in 1994, guitarist and singer Whit Smith […]
Joshua Hedley “Neon Blue” – Americana UK
The “Singing Professor” further burnishes his country credentials on second album. Following Joshua Hedley’s critically acclaimed 2018 debut ‘Mr. Jukebox’, released by Jack White’s Third […]
BRIM “California Gold” – Americana UK
It’s trad, dad – California country rockers mine a rich seam, but there’s too much fool’s gold and not enough precious metal. BRIM’s debut album […]
Sinead O’Brien – Time Bend And Break The Bower
Jutting and jarring, the post-punk wave is one we’ve all become accustomed to. But where some bands are falling away from such umbrellas, the timing […]
Cristina Vane “Make Myself Me Again” – Americana UK
A personal record of uplifting well-crafted songs. “Sometimes I lose, sometimes I win, I’m gonna make myself me again… I’m giving up on giving in, […]