Some might say that Billy Bragg is an odd choice for our Blast From The Past section, after all, he remains an accomplished performer who continues to give audiences not just something to sing along to, but something to think about. As an artist/activist, Bragg – the so-called ‘Bard of Barking’ – has consistently been …
In the heart of Georgia, amidst the sweltering heat and the rich history of the South, Blackberry Smoke emerged as a beacon of musical authenticity over two decades ago. With their upcoming album ‘Be Right Here’ set to release on February 16th, the band continues to captivate audiences worldwide, blending elements of rock, country, and …
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In the chill of a Vermont winter, amidst the triumphs of family life and the creative whirlwind of her career, Anaïs Mitchell invites us into her world (or should that be underworld?). “My older kid just ‘levelled up’ to a new belt in taekwondo this morning. My little one is getting over a stomach flu. …
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Conner Smith is in his Nashville home. He’s waiting for his album ‘Smoky Mountains’ to be released into the world. “It’s really exciting,” he tells me, “I think it’s exciting and nerve-wracking and the anticipation and the mix between confidence and doubt is probably the same as any artist going through something so vulnerable as …
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The incredibly talented Mike Ross teases what’s to come on the Clovis Limit: Tennessee Transitions with the release of his latest single, the slide guitar-rich ‘Driftwood’. Mike Ross is a man with many a string to his musical bow, as composer, performer and producer. His forthcoming new solo album ably demonstrates that range, virtuosity …
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As their latest single Met Me Now goes to radio, the sibling trio reflect on moving from small town life to Music city in pursuit of their ‘Big Dreams’. Track45 enjoyed their small town life in Meridian, Mississippi. It was where they learnt the tools of their trade, how to play, how to harmonise, but …
Travelling the world to reconnect with people and find himself again, Luke Concannon returns with the most truthful songs and a heightened sense of adventure! Musical Chemistry It was the summer of 2005, I was about to turn ten years old when JCB came out. My brother and I thought it was the coolest song …
After moving back home to Sheffield and setting up a studio with her Husband, Lauren Housley drew on a wide range of different influences and experiences to put together her latest album ‘Girl From The North’ due out April 23rd. What was the first song you learnt the words to? I think it was Killing …
Almost a whole year has passed since for KING & COUNTRY last played an arena show. The Covid 19 pandemic has had a detrimental affect on the live music sector and on some of the artists careers, others however have risen magnificently from the ashes. Joel and Luke Smallbone have not dwelled on what they …
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Dylan Scott hails from a small town named Bastrop located in Northeast Louisiana. He was raised on traditional country music because his father once chased the Nashville music dream as a guitarist for Freddie Fender and others. Now it’s Dylan’s turn and the move to Nashville has helped give his music and songwriting edge and …
