Kelley Swindall’s 2020 debut album, ‘You can Call Me Darlin If You Want’ was a big success. It was packed with songs about strong and feisty female characters, all told by Swindall’s soulful vocals. You can hear the influence of Kris Kristofferson and Patsy Cline in her lyricism and sonically, the production draws upon folk …
Perez has had a long and varied career, fronting Apocalyptica and The Doors at the 2012 Sunset Strip Music Festival, and working with the likes of Darius Rucker and Ringo Starr. Perez soaks up all the experiences he’s had within the music industry like a sponge. The album is a companion to the documentary he …
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Dylan Scott’s latest album features some of the finest songwriters in Nashville including HARDY, Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen and sees him team up with friend Jimmie Allen for a superb, unifying collaboration, ‘In Our Blood’. His latest single ‘Amen To That’ epitomises all that this album is with it’s cleverly written lyrics, and it’s …
Andrew Bird’s music will not be to the taste of our traditional country music fan. He comes from an indie rock background but his lyricism on this latest album will be appreciated by most music fans. Inside Problems delves deep inside Bird’s subconscious, playing with the emotions and thoughts in his heart and mind creating …
Texas songwriter, Vanessa Lively leans more towards folk and world music rather than country but country fans can surely appreciate her lyricism and soulful voice. The album begins with ‘(Truth Is) I Am Found’ which features an unusual production but nevertheless the cello is beautiful. This record in particular takes listeners on a journey. Lively, …
Following on from his 2018 EP ‘Ornate’ Terry Emm revisits a track called ‘Here’ originally released in 2012. Lukas Drinkwater takes over the production, enriching it by adding new instrumentation to the track which explores love and loss. It is given an Americana identity and the addition of the double bass helps to bring the …
One thing is for sure, Britton knows how to record in style! Does it get much more idyllic than a studio on a narrowboat? Well, that’s where his latest offering ‘The Bear’ was recorded in Leicester. Britton is a seasoned pro having played guitar for Jackie Leven, Bob Cheevers and Cathy Lesurf and released music …
Well, if the album cover is anything to go by, I wouldn’t like to get on the wrong side of Chloe! With a gun in her hand and one by her side, Chloe strikes me as an artist who stands for no messing, who’s fierce in her delivery. The first thing I notice upon first …
Jim Patton and Sherry Brokus met in a bar in Arnold, Maryland. Brokus approached Patton on a break and asked if she could sing a song with his band. He asked her to sing Neil Young’s “Cow-girl in the Sand” with them and they have sung together ever since. The album opens with the title …
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Sibling duo Juna n Joey featured in our Spotlight section not too long ago. They spoke of how they had a big year ahead of them this year as they gear up to release an EP this summer. They broke onto the scene over here after touring with Twinnie and appearing at The British Country …
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