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Reviews: ‘Rosenblume’ – Rosenblume
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
Review: ‘The Desert Trilogy EP’ – Dean Owens
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
Review: ‘Triage’ – Rodney Crowell
Rodney Crowell’s songwriting prowess knows no bounds and this record is testament to that. In his latest record Triage, he explores themes of universal love
Review: ‘Treasure of Love’ – The Flatlanders
Revered Texas songwriters Joe Ely, Jimmy Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock team up again to release the first Flatlanders record in 12 years. Treasure of
Review: ‘Mod Americana’ – Roger Johnson
Johnson’s ‘Mod Americana’ opens with the intense undertones of Winter Kills. The six and a half minute ballad introduces us to Johnson’s detailed lyrics that
Review: ‘Watchouse’ – Watchouse
Watchouse, formerly known as Mandolin Orange, approached their self-titled album differently. Retreating to a cabin in the Appalachian mountains and recruiting producer Josh Kaufman, their
Review: ‘Famous Friends’ – Chris Young
Chris Young’s latest offering is littered with catchy melodies and clever lyrics. The Tennessee native has amassed 5 billion career streams and 11 number one
Review: ‘Love, Kylie’ – Kylie Morgan
Morgan has bounded onto the scene with feisty record, ‘Love, Kylie’ which is packed full of life advice and personal stories of love and family.
Review: ‘Priscilla Block EP’ – Priscilla Block
Priscilla Block has had a whirlwind year. After losing her job and apartment and struggling to gig during the pandemic, the songs she shared via
Review: ‘Called Back’ – John Hinshelwood
Has there ever been a more gorgeous start to an album? I think not! The steel playing in the instrumental Let It Breathe is just
Review: ‘Hourglass’ – Murray McLauchlan
McLauchlan’s greatest relationship on this album is with the pedal steel – his beautiful lyrics and vocal melodies set to soaring pedal steel is what
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
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
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,
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
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.
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
Review: ‘Willing’ – Lady Nade
Lady Nade Willing Independent Fresh from her recent UK Americana Award nomination, singer-songwriter, Lady Nade releases her third album. She has always been the kind
