Chris Andreucci’s career so far has been something of a whirlwind. The scottish singer-songwriter was spotted by his publishing group whilst passing through Nashville after going to America on an exchange trip with University. Speaking to me from Mexico, Chris chatted about his career so far and in particular his EP , ‘What Don’t Kill …
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The Shires are arguably the most successful British Country act in Britain. It’s hard to believe that their fourth studio album ‘Good Years’ came out a little over a year ago now but despite their set at C2C being cancelled and their tour being postponed, the streaming figures for ‘Good Years’ are higher than their …
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Seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner and three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Carrie Underwood has released her new album, My Savior, which debuts at #1 on the Billboard Country and Christian Charts, as well as #4 on the Billboard 200 chart this week with 72,644 SPS units. Additionally, the album is #1 on Billboard’s Top Albums, …
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Mark Viator and Susan Maxey ‘Where the Road Leads’ Rambleheart Records Texas based Americana-roots duo Mark Viator and Susan Maxey showcase their raw vocals on their new record ‘Where the Road Leads’. Drawing influence from the Texas Troubadours you can clearly hear the experience in their ability as musicians and as songwriters. This is a …
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The Dinallos The Dinallos Memphis International Records The lead off single from The Dinallos is Kilimanjaro, what’s glaringly obvious is the high end arrangement and production – I love a B3 Organ in a country song. The second thing you notice is the effective use of backing vocals combined with Juliet Dinallo’s vocals. The third …
Steve Yanek ‘Across The Landscape’ Primitive Records The arrangement and production of ‘Across The Landscape’ compliments Yanek’s vocals well; there is room for them to take centre stage, yet each part serves a meaningful purpose. In the stripped back ‘Emily’s Eyes’, whilst the lyrics have a simplicity about them, the intricate arpeggiated guitar and mandolin …
Phil Hooley Songs From The Back Room Phil Hooley, frontman and founding member of alt-country band The Woolgatherers, has teamed up with former Nashville drummer and producer Justin Johnson for his first solo project which they recorded in Scarborough. The emphasis of this record is on the songwriting, particularly the stories the lyrics tell, all …
Parker Millsap Be Here Instead Okra Homa Records/Thirty Tigers Parker Millsap returns with his fifth studio album but it is a departure from what we’re used to from Millsap. The gritty, high energy folk music of his previously releases like ‘Other Arrangements’ and ‘The Very Last Day’, is replaced with an adventurous, kaleidoscopic sound. The …
Forty Elephant Gang Next Time Round Independent The debut album from Forty Elephant Gang has introduced them to the scene in an explosive fashion – Songs Of Praise is an audacious way to kick start a project. It begins with a catchy refrain ‘I got an open mind Lord, I got an open mind’ and …
Deborah Henrikkson ‘So Far’ DH Productions Deborah Henrikkson’s voice is spellbinding throughout the 21 track album. The Swedish-American singer-songwriter fuses her contemporary folk and Celtic influences perfectly on this haunting new record. Early on we’re introduced to the backing vocals which are highly effective. The production and instrumentation throughout is well thought out and gives …
