15 time GRAMMY award-winning banjo pioneer Béla Fleck returns to the bluegrass genre with ‘My Bluegrass Heart’. After venturing off, unlocking the instrument’s potential in other genres, this latest 19-track collection marks Fleck’s homecoming in style. The album brings together some of the genres finest musicians and bridges the generational gap as he teams up […]
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At just 16 years old Mikayla Lane’s music is grabbing the attention of her industry peers and propelling her to tour around the States as her fanbase grows. ‘Miles From Nowhere’ is authentic country music, from the instrumentation and production to the compelling stories her lyrics tell, whilst all the while her melodies grab your
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The lost recording from Emmylou Harris and the Nash Ramblers hometown show has been unearthed and thank goodness it has! The first thing that hits you is the incredible musicianship that the Ramblers display as the concert begins with the high tempo Roses In The Snow something which is further showcased in jaw-dropping instrumental displays
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The Rising, made up of Chris Logan and Chantelle McAteer, have written and produced a brilliant EP. The DIY, homegrown musicians have stayed true to their country-rock sound and their ability to tell a good love story remains. Upon first listen I notice the tidy production and the high energy injected into the opening track
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There’s no doubt about it, Gregory Dwane is a creative individual. Having worked in the music industry writing jingles and producing various artists to painting and opening a fine art gallery in Brooklyn, Dwane has done it all! Now he embarks upon a new venture exploring the world of alt-country. The lyrics throughout are an
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Everything’s Waiting For You is a positive, vibrant release from Tom Speight, a record we never knew we needed to hear, particularly in light of this last 18 months or so. It’s a reminder to live each day as it comes and make the most of every second. Sonically, the album reminds me of Coldplay
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David James is back with his foot-tappingly good new single, ‘Don’t Mind If I Do’. ‘Don’t Mind If I Do’ sees him continue his pursuit of bold and euphoric aesthetics. Channelling that same rich and vibrant direction he has carved out for himself, the fun, upbeat song has a universal appeal to it. “We had
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Suzie Ungerleider, formerly known as Oh Susanna, is back with her first album since her name change. The Juno award nominee has announced her revival with an album full of evocative vocal melodies and enchanting lyrical ideas. Sparsely produced dreamscapes were created by Suzie and producer Jim Bryson and we’re introduced to this on the
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The debut album from Rosenblume introduces us to his rich, earthy vocals and soulful songwriting. The opening track begins with all the focus being on his voice whilst the backing vocals that enter in the first chorus propel the song into new heights. It’s a bold choice for an opening track – it takes three
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Dean Owens has been whetting fans appetites with a series of EP releases as a prelude to his album ‘Sinner’s Shrine’ which is due out in 2022. The Desert Trilogy EP began with The Burning Heart which was released in March of this year. The theme running throughout the trilogy follows Owens love of the
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