Drawing influence from bands such as The Police and The Beatles, Celtic Social Club, made up of French and Irish musicians, boast a unique sound that has captured the hearts and minds of the French crowd and now with their fourth album, they look to conquer England. Sitting fairly outside of the country genre on …
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This is a band that I’ve had the pleasure of seeing live a couple of times, born entertainers that do well on the festival circuit however their studio recordings capture that energy that they bring to the stage and showcases their musicianship as a unit. Overground features some lyrical gems in the form of ‘Here …
This is a fantastic Texas folk record and a good one to add to any music fan’s collection. Ensle’s storytelling lyrics coupled with his fingerpicking guitar style set the scene for an intimate and authentic foundation. A laid-back, raw vocal style delivers the 11-song collection, which takes you on a journey. The title track opens …
After celebrating fifty years in the industry, country blues icon, Keb Mo, returns with the Compton-meets-Nashville, genre defying ‘Good To Be’. The record is a celebration of his roots and of his growth as an artist over the years. From the laid-back title track, the whole record oozes with a sense of optimism and the …
Lady A have delivered yet another stunning album, showcasing their phenomenal songwriting abilities and their beautiful harmonies on their latest album, ‘What A Song Can Do’. Even after 15 years in the industry, they are still finding ways to surprise and impress fans; this is the first record that features a song where Dave Haywood …
This EP feels rather misplaced in Maverick Country with it’s heavy pop production, but the songwriting is still good. From start to finish the Australian duo’s latest offering is littered with catchy hooks and melodies, from the chorus of ‘I Found Me’ to the pre-chorus of the title track. That’s the stand-out song for me …
The Last Inklings, made up of multi-instrumentalists David Hoyland and Leonardo MacKenzie, explore the world of folklore and myths on their debut album ‘The Impossible Wild’. Their storytelling lyrics set to symphonic arrangements are something to be marvelled at. Making use of the Cello and Mandolin to great effect the pair’s sound is unique and …
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The Outlaw Orchestra have always crafted a unique sound, fusing their love of country music and rock ’n’ roll. ‘Makin Tracks’ expands their scope as well as giving their loyal fans what they know and love. The gravelly tones of Dave’s vocals shine throughout but especially on ‘Done My Time’, the country-rock enthused first single …
The band create a unique soundscape with their new album; drawing upon their Americana influences they blend this with pop sensibilities, the traditional instrumentation stripped away. However, it is their most personal collection to date as they explore heartbreak, depression and isolation. Despite how that sounds, there are moments of jubilation punctuating the record too …
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Fisher’s latest release is his most authentic to date, with him writing or co-writing all of the songs, it is both patriotic and passionate. A true outlaw country artist, Fisher isn’t afraid to say it like it is, his gravelly vocals add weight to his statements. ‘Whiskey and the Dog’ is a stand-out, despite it’s …
