Americana artist Ruth Theodore’s latest release comes in blue (literally). It’s a raw, lyrically intriguing, poetic album that plots Theodore’s love life. ‘Full Metal Jacket’ is a jazzy standout that is fast-paced and includes very interesting harmonies. It’s the kind of track that makes you want to bounce up and down, makes you want to …
Psychedelia and country aren’t often the best bedfellows, but Cardiff band No Thee No Ess have managed to create an album that highlights the best of both worlds. The band are leaders, not followers, pushing the genre of country to exciting and intriguing new places. Perhaps intriguing is the best way to describe ‘Distant …
Zach Bryan is just 28 years old, but he has a story to tell. Bryan joined the US Navy at 17, finishing his service in 2021. By that time, he had performed at the Grand Ole Opry and released his first album—a tribute to his late mother—DeAnn. Recorded in two months in a Florida Airbnb, …
Anyone who is fortunate enough to get the opportunity to see The War and Treaty should take them up on their offer. The husband and wife duo, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, put on a show quite unlike anything else in country music. It’s not just their love-in, fun banter and crowd work, but …
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Ok, now this is a big hitter. Featuring tracks from Luke Combs, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson, this album is an essential for any country music fan. The inclusion of newer artists like Conner Smith and Tanner Adell adds something even more special (their tracks are among the best on the 29-track album). As far …
The Black Deer Festival 2024 delivered an intimate and family-friendly experience, despite a few unexpected challenges. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, the festival maintained its charm with a blend of music, crafts, and food, but the unpredictable weather added an element of surprise. Small but mighty The festival’s small size contributed to its cozy, communal …
Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, better known as CMAT, is causing a stir in the UK. It’s near impossible to get tickets to her live performances before they’re sold out, news stories about her confident style choices and outspoken nature abound and she was nominated (alongside the likes of Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and Olivia Rodrigo) for …
Less than three months after the release of his acclaimed album ‘$10 Cowboy’, Charley Crockett is set to release his second album of 2024 this coming Monday, 22nd July. Titled ‘$10 Cowboy Chapter II: Visions of Dallas’, this new release serves as a companion piece to ‘$10 Cowboy’, featuring ten new tracks along with two …
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In the dense, tranquil woods of Oregon, John Carter Cash, son of the legendary Johnny Cash, reflects on his father’s unreleased recordings. As a seasoned producer, John has navigated the musical legacies of both his parents, earning Grammy acclaim for his work on his mother’s (June Carter Cash, in case you have been living under …
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Legendary musician Bob Dylan has announced his Rough and Rowdy Ways 2024 UK tour. The tour continues an extensive run of shows that began in December 2021 in Milwaukee, spanning the US, UK, Europe, and Japan. Dylan, one of the most celebrated songwriters of our time, will perform at ten venues across the UK. The …
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