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Anniversary Cheers: The Mercy Brothers “Strange Adventure” celebrates 23 years

August 12, 2026 0

Cupcakes & Muffins re-release The Mercy Brothers album; Barrence Whitfield and Michael Dinallo join together in a musical journey of discovery, and it sounds spectacular. We are not used to 23-year anniversaries; they come around but […]

After six years, Laura Cortese announces new studio album “Lucky Water”

August 12, 2026 0

Fiddler, singer, and songwriter Laura Cortese has announced Lucky Water, her first new album in six years, will be out on 9th October 2026 on Compass Records. Nearly a decade after moving to Belgium, Cortese has […]

Isreal Nash saddles up to reimagine Sweetheart of the Rodeo

August 12, 2026 0

Self-titled cosmic-country artist Israel Nash has announced his complete reimagination of The Byrds’ iconic album Sweetheart of the Rodeo, which will be released on September 25th. Attempting to reinterpret the landmark record through a modern lens, […]

Live Review: Everette + Ned Swarbrick, 45 Vinyl Café, York – 5th August 2026

August 12, 2026 0

A trip to the fairy tale city of York for an evening’s entertainment at the 45 Vinyl Café in York. With the weather cooling down somewhat, it’s a sold-out show in this amazing café that transforms […]

The Sound Gypsies “You Can Still Come Home” – home’s still there for ya’

August 12, 2026 0

If you’re thinking that The Sound Gypsies sound like they might be some kind of folky outfit, then we’re here to tell you that this is not the case. Actually, the sound is balanced more between […]

Interviews
Interview: The Roseline play sweet music but you must accept the thorns
It’s no secret that americana music in all its colorful variations has been prevalent and in vogue for years now as countless bands and singer/songwriters from the last two decades have found success filtering their [...]
Anniversary Cheers
Anniversary Cheers: The Mercy Brothers “Strange Adventure” celebrates 23 years
Cupcakes & Muffins re-release The Mercy Brothers album; Barrence Whitfield and Michael Dinallo join together in a musical journey of discovery, and it sounds spectacular. We are not used to 23-year anniversaries; they come around [...]
Interviews
Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock
Remarkably, it is twenty years since Frank Turner released his first solo EP: Campfire Punkrock. The very title was both a statement of intent and a conscious identifier, defining his sound and the purpose of [...]
Features
More People Really Should Know About: Erik Koskinen
America’s 250th birthday was a low key affair for me, although my updated Spotify Independence Day playlist – ‘USA 250’ – received some airtime. Joining the usual suspects on this quintessential semiquincentennial version were some [...]
Cajun Corner
Cajun Corner – Summer 2026
Some new activity from two of the most active record labels keeping Cajun and Zydeco music alive and well. First up we have a new album from Bonsoir, Catin a female-powered Cajun band from Southwest [...]

Video: Carly Pearce, Molly Tuttle and Dan Tyminski “What If You Loved Me”

August 12, 2026 0

The artful video for What if You Loved Me places the three core instruments in a triangle, allowing Carly Pearce, Molly Tuttle, and Dan Tyminski to interact beautifully through their music. They share smiles as they […]

Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock

August 11, 2026 0

Remarkably, it is twenty years since Frank Turner released his first solo EP: Campfire Punkrock. The very title was both a statement of intent and a conscious identifier, defining his sound and the purpose of his […]

More People Really Should Know About: Erik Koskinen

August 11, 2026 0

America’s 250th birthday was a low key affair for me, although my updated Spotify Independence Day playlist – ‘USA 250’ – received some airtime. Joining the usual suspects on this quintessential semiquincentennial version were some new […]

Cajun Corner – Summer 2026

August 11, 2026 0

Some new activity from two of the most active record labels keeping Cajun and Zydeco music alive and well. First up we have a new album from Bonsoir, Catin a female-powered Cajun band from Southwest Louisiana, […]

Fanny Lumsden brings her Traditions to the fore with her new album

August 11, 2026 0

Australian singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden is set to release her fifth studio album Traditions on October 30th. The long-player features her previous single Difficult Woman and the new one Mother’s Eyes, a pensive gaze at the matriarchal […]

The Sound Gypsies “You Can Still Come Home” – home’s still there for ya’
August 12, 2026 0
If you’re thinking that The Sound Gypsies sound like they might be some kind of folky outfit, then we’re here to tell you that this is not the case. Actually, the sound is balanced more [...]
Video: Carly Pearce, Molly Tuttle and Dan Tyminski “What If You Loved Me”
August 12, 2026 0
The artful video for What if You Loved Me places the three core instruments in a triangle, allowing Carly Pearce, Molly Tuttle, and Dan Tyminski to interact beautifully through their music. They share smiles as [...]
Seasick Steve “Bootstraps” – won’t lift ya’ no more
August 11, 2026 0
What an idle fellow this Tracks Editor is – here’s him doing another “needs no introduction” song selection – the latest single from The Last Season of America, a new album of stirring protest songs [...]
Video Premiere: Kaz Murphy “Making Noise”
August 11, 2026 0
Although tuneful and easy on the ear with a conversational vocal style, make no mistake: Making Noise by SoCal folk singer Kaz Murphy is a song with anger at its heart. Murphy is apologetic, but [...]
Jim James “Wowed Out” – wow, wow, wow – unbelievable
August 10, 2026 2
We’re giving ourselves an easy start to the week – after the heatwave hell of the weekend we think we deserve it – by starting with a song by an artist we can confidently say [...]

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