Jay Farrar, Will Johnson, Anders Parker, and Yim Yames have produced a fitting album to include in this year’s centennial celebration of Woody Guthrie’s birth with their interpretation of unpublished Guthrie lyrics on New Multitudes . This volume focuses on…
Exclusive | Johnny Parry Chamber Orchestra – Keep Kicking And Screaming
After spending several years played with varying levels of orchestral backing on his solo records, Johnny Parry has taken the leap for new album Fields & Birds & Things, forming a 30-plus member band that, judging by the singles, makes…
Album | Sophia Knapp – Into The Waves
Into The Waves is Sophia Knapp’s first solo record away from her ‘day job’ in Brooklyn-based rockers Cliffie Swan/Lights. Describing music as ‘pleasant’ and ‘nice’ can often be a curse word and code for saying it’s extremely boring. Not in…
News | Heavyweights team up for Sandy Denny tribute tour
Joan As Policewoman, Thea Gilmore, PP Arnold and Maddy Prior are among the artists confirmed for a tribute show to Sandy Denny that will tour the country in May. The Lady: A Homage to Sandy Denny will be an evening…
Live | Allo Darlin’ @ Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
‘I feel like dancing on my own to a record I do not know’ declares Elizabeth Morris as she sings ‘The Polaroid Song’. And while this song from their wonderful debut is an exception, that is largely what we’re here…
Album | Miles Nielsen – The Rusted Hearts
With The Rusted Hearts, Miles Nielsen has honed his sound to an ideal pop/rock state: a knack for catchy melodies, shimmering guitars and flawless production, as well as quite a few nods toward his musical forerunners. The album opens with…