Bonnie Whitmore (Denton TX) has a brand new album There I Go Again out now and it is a wonderful journey through country and sun-dappled soul and rock. Playing country music from the age of 8 means she has lived and learnt it and her songs flow effortlessly, overflowing with a sense of purpose, strength and … Continue reading
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LIVE REVIEW: Henry Wagons, Fanny Lumsden @ Achoo! Bless You @ The Annandale Hotel, Sydney (10/11/12)
by Chris Familton Fanny Lumsden is one of those personalities for whom the phrase ‘born entertainer’ was created. Boundless energy, a warm and endearingly funny stage persona and a stellar voice are what made her set so appealing. Her band of country/folk players played a critical role in presenting Lumsden’s songs making her the real deal and … Continue reading
Album Reviews / Americana / Country / Rock / Stream
ALBUM REVIEW: Greg Fleming and The Trains | Edge of the City
by Chris Familton Amid the current bountiful run of country and folk music releases coming out of New Zealand is the latest album from songwriter Greg Fleming. Fleming has been writing and recording since the late 80s, exploring his muse and refining his art with each of his handful of albums. His latest, Edge of … Continue reading
TOUR NEWS: Deer Tick and Two Gallants announce Australian tour
This will be great news for those of you who like a little rock and blues with their country with Deer Tick and Two Gallants announcing a dual headline tour of Australia in February 2013, brought to you by Love Police Touring. Read our review of the latest Two Gallants LP The Bloom and the … Continue reading
Album Reviews / Blues / Rock / Soul / Stream
ALBUM REVIEW: Gary Clark Jr. | Blak and Blu
by Chris Familton Roots music of the kind that encompasses blues, folk and country is often perceived as still living in the past. Most artists choose to work within the boundaries of their chosen genre, maybe mixing in some soul, jazz or funk but still operating in a safe zone. When a musician decides to … Continue reading
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ALBUM REVIEW: Two Gallants | The Bloom And The Blight
by Chris Familton In the five years since their last record Adam Stephens and Tyson Vogel played in different bands and in Stephen’s case spent time recovering from a van accident. Reconvening as Two Gallants seemingly allowed them to reflect on the experiences of those years and create a batch of songs that swing wildly … Continue reading
WATCH: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit | Danko/Manuel (live)
Jason Isbell possesses a devastating voice and one that should be experienced live if at all possible. Isbell and his band The 400 Unit will release a live album, Live From Alabama, on Lightning Rod Records/Thirty Tigers on Nov 20th and the first taste of the record is this brilliant sparse take on Isbell’s best … Continue reading
WATCH: Trailer for American Aquarium’s Burn. Flicker. Die LP
American Aquarium (Raleigh, NC) have been doing the hard yards for a number of years now with countless tours and five albums of americana music in the vein of Ryan Adams and Drive-By Truckers they have a brand new album called Burn. Flicker. Die. coming out on August 25th. The record was produced by Jason Isbell and … Continue reading
NEW MUSIC: Country Funk 1969-1975
I’ve been listening to a lot of Jim Ford lately so I got pretty excited to see the excellent Light In The Attic label are releasing this comp on CD and vinyl. I’ve placed my order already. Light In The Attic presents Country Funk 1969-1975, a melting pot concoction of the music of Dale Hawkins, John … Continue reading
NEW MUSIC: Two Gallants – The Bloom and the Blight – album trailer
Two Gallants have been releasing consistently great albums of visceral country, folk and blues for eight years and after a five year break they finally return with their new LP The Bloom and the Blight. On the evidence from this album trailer they are channeling an even bigger and bolder sound with the duo taking … Continue reading
WATCH: Buffalo Springfield | Mr Soul (live @ Bonnaroo 11/06/11)
The recently reformed Buffalo Springfield played Bonnaroo on the weekend and after watching this excellent audience video we’d kill to get to one the shows on the rest of their tour! Continue reading
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