US artist Kelsea Ballerini will release her third studio album ‘kelsea’ on March 20 and it is her open – and arguably best – record to date Kelsea […]

On March 13, The Shires released their fourth studio album in the shape of ‘Good Years’, which has serious potential to help them make a dent in America The ShiresGOOD […]

Now that King Calaway have released their debut album ‘Rivers’ in the UK, we look back to our review of the record from our November/December 2019 issue […]

DADDY LONG LEGSLOWDOWN WAYSYep Roc Records ****A fine fusion of Americana, country and blues  A band with fine prestige, DADDY LONG LEGS (yep, capitals are on […]

Felix HatfieldBOUNDARIESSelf-released****Unadorned love songs delivered with the roots showing Recorded in a basement in Portland, Oregon, ‘Boundaries’ features Felix Hatfield and an acoustic guitar on a […]

Pretty ArchieHANGING ONCurve Music****Rousing fourth album from Cape Breton-based quintet Pretty Archie somewhat recall the likes of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and the Old Crow […]

United WireBLUE ROPESelf-released ****Quickfire songs that pack a punch  ‘Blue Rope’ marks the second studio album from United Wire, which was recorded in Edinburgh, Scotland and […]

The RisingMOVING ONRenegade Maverick Records ****An exemplary follow up album After bursting on the scene in 2014 with their debut album ‘Coming Home’, fans of Northern […]

Long RydersPSYCHEDELIC COUNTRY SOULCherry Red Records ****Country-rock as it should be First album in more than 30 years and The Long Ryders gallop back as if […]

Patty GriffinPATTY GRIFFINThirty Tigers *****Guiding listeners with warm imagery and human emotion The loveable and free-spirited Patty Griffin has released her highly anticipated album and delivers […]