Nathan Carter needs no introduction, he has cemented himself as one of the most successful artists in Ireland. He has recorded six number one albums and has had a top 20 UK album release with the CD `Beautiful Life’. This latest release, ‘The Morning After’ went straight to Number One in the Irish Album Charts. …
Melissa Ruth’s fourth self-produced album is one of her strongest to date. Her music sits somewhere between blues and Americana, whilst her lyrics have a folk sensibility to them. She begins with ‘Edith Piaf’, a soft arrangement centred around the fingerpicking of an acoustic guitar supports her slightly fractured vocals that are packed full of …
Laurie Jones turns to songwriting as a cathartic release from life as she maps out her experiences in song. Dark Horse begins with bold electric guitars in the intro of confessional track ‘That Summer’. I’m instantly drawn to Jones’ smooth, authentic vocals. She addresses several real issues in her lyricism from mental health to addiction …
I could probably listen to Adamson’s voice all day every day, it’s angelic! The daughter of Scottish musician Stuart Adamson, Kirsten has certainly got the musical gene. Her voice is reminiscent of Emmylou Harris and Clare Bowen whilst her songwriting reminds me of Beth Nielsen Chapman. The production on this record perfectly frames those gorgeous …
Eric Hagen has recently signed to Spectra Music Group and this album is his debut release on that label. You can hear the blend of influences in his music from roots to rock, blues and country. His lyrics are raw and impactful as he discusses themes of depression and anxiety, his powerful, gritty vocals act …
The first release of this record saw me proclaiming it as Bailey’s best to date. Straddling both the Blues and Americana worlds, Bailey is an innovative artist and true entertainer who crafts songs that are bound to capture your heart. In the deluxe version she delivers two new original tracks including ‘Hole in my Pocket’. …
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It’s been four years since Collins released his last album but it was definitely worth the wait. With this new project, which is more country than previous releases, Collins channels his inner Merle Haggard or Hank Williams. That traditional sound is a breath of fresh air and has won over the mid-west. His songwriting, which …
Crosby Tyler is a new name to me actually but he has released a few albums before this one. He has delivered a record that is full of character, all set to a very typical country instrumentation with pedal steels and guitars dominating. The production is very busy throughout which, although works well in places, …
MCA Nashville singer/songwriter Kassi Ashton made her long-awaited debut on the Grand Ole Opry Wed. night, March 15. The widely acclaimed Missouri-native known for her free spirit and her rich, soulful voice, opened her Opry set with a stunning rendition of the Sammi Smith hit, “Help Me Make It Through the Night.” Kassi explained to …
A new band featuring Kelly Jones of Stereophonics with Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker from The Wind and The Wave, Far From Saints instantly enamoured audiences with their debut track ‘Let’s Turn This Back Around’, which received its first play from Bob Harris at Radio 2 and was named as Jo Whiley’s Infatuation before being …
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