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Review: ‘A Sweet Relief Tribute to Joey Spampinato’

Joey Spampinato, the founding member of rock band NRBQ, is currently struggling with health issues and financial difficulties associated with those health struggles. As such a talented group of musicians have come together to raise funds by showcasing just what an incredible songwriter Spampinato is. The album features artists such as Bonnie Raitt and Los …

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Emily Duff

Review: ‘Razor Blade Smile’ – Emily Duff

Duff’s latest record shows off her songwriting capabilities with catchy chorus’, sung by earthy vocals, set to a high end groove driven production. Whether it’s the rockabilly shuffle of Flying Paper planes, the stripped-back, longing sound of Feelin’ Alright, or the sultry tones of Don’t Hang The Moon, Duff injects emotion into each song as …

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Fences

Review: ‘Wide Eyed Elk Ensemble’ – Fences

Fences Wide Eyed Elk Ensemble ENCI Records 30/04/21 Christopher Mansfield AKA Fences is popular within the indie-folk world, releasing several successful albums since 2010. However, the Seattle native has just teamed up with GRAMMY award-winning bluegrass musician Billy Strings for his latest single ‘Globe’ which boasts a more acoustic feel to it as the pair’s …

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Suitcase Sam

Review: ‘Goodnight Riverdale Park’ – Suitcase Sam

Suitcase Sam Goodnight Riverdale Park Curve Music Emerging from a somewhat mysterious background, this is the first full length offering from Canadian Suitcase Sam and is a major step forward from his two previous EPs, ‘Waiting On A Train’ and ‘Get It And Go’. Fusing country, blues, jazz and folk, ‘Goodnight Riverdale Park’ ought to …

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Sherman Downey

Review: ‘New Beautiful’ – Sherman Downey

Sherman Downey New Beautiful Independent Sherman Downey delivers a record packed with positivity; ten tracks beautifully orchestrated to paint a picture of a world rediscovered. Downey’s melodies are quite captivating, his soft vocals speak directly to the listener whilst his choice of instrumentation feels very experimental. However it proves to be a success as Downey …

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Ronnie Milsap

Review: ‘A Better Word For Love’ – Ronnie Milsap

Ronnie Milsap A Better Word For Love Black River Entertainment The album opens with the foot-tappingly good Honky Tonk tune Big Bertha which sees Milsap team up with Vince Gill for the song written by Carl Perkins, DJ Perkins and Randy Moore. Milsap received the special package from Carl Perkins’ widow, containing the last song …

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