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Serious Sam Barrett


A Drop of the Morning Dew
Wonderful live performance from Yorkshire’s acclaimed folk maestro Serious Sam Barrett


Shaw's Trailer Park


Shaw's Trailer Park
Exciting debut album from neo-prog/progressive Brighton band collective Shaw’s Trailer Park


Rupert Wates


Elegies
Exquisite new album from folk guitarist and singer-songwriter Rupert Wates.


Head With Wings


Without Intervention
Head With Wings’ new album thrills with inventive, layered soundscapes


Lewis Burner


The Featherstone Massacre
New single commemorating the Featherstone Massacre of 1893 from The Burner Band’s Lewis Burner.


Blue Highways


Out on the Line
Thoughtful album of Americana with a British edge from band of brothers The Blue Highway.


Elli De Mon


Pagan Blues
Dark, dramatic new album from Italy’s one-woman-band Elli de Mon


Burner Band


The Age of the Liar
Sizzling second album from The Burner Band, a heady mix of country, reggae and folk roots music


Peach and Quiet


Beautiful Thing
Pleasing album of original folk/roots songs from Canada’s acclaimed duo Jonny Miller and Heather Read, aka Peach and Quiet


Grey DeLisle


Borrowed
Eclectic covers album from American singer and voice artist Grey DeLisle


Elise Boeur & Adam Iredale-Gray


Fiddle Tunes
Thrilling album of fiddle, hardingfele and guitar tunes, both traditional and modern, from acclaimed Canadian folk duo Elise Boeur and Adam Iredale-Gray


Pharis and Jason Romero


Tell ‘Em You Were Gold
Sublime collection of banjo-led songs from Canadian folk/bluegrass artists Pharis and Jason Romero.


Life in Mono


Blackout/Sex to White Noise
Impressive, intense double A-side single from alt-rock band Life In Mono.


Steve Wallis


Nothing Stays the Same Way for Long
Thoughtful and melancholic collection of songs from folk singer/songwriter Steve Wallis


Dim Gray


Firmament
Achingly beautiful second album from Norwegian prog prodigies Dim Gray


Lucky Ones


Slow Dance, Square Dance, Barn Dance
Yukon roots music ensemble The Lucky Ones have released a fine if less exuberant second album.


Rupert Wates


For The People
Enchanting album of original folk songs from US-based London guitarist and singer Rupert Wates.


Honeyrunners


Everything is On Fire
Canadian band The Honeyrunners’ new album showcases a taste of Southern rock with a soulful, funky vibe


Spidergawd


VI
Outstanding sixth album from Norwegian heavy metal band Spidergawd


Pess


You Can Make Hamburger Yourself
Pleasingly quirky debut from Japanese pop-rock duo Pess.


Head With Wings


Comfort in Illusion
Magisterial prog/rock EP from Connecticut-based band Head with Wings


Lucky Ones


The Lucky Ones
Sublimely atmospheric debut album from Yukon country-roots band The Lucky Ones


Daydream Three


The Lazy Revolution
Charming and expressive second album from Sicily’s Daydream Three, praising the joys of the simple things in life.


Burner Band


Signs and Wonders
Enjoyable mix of country, bluegrass and rock’n’roll from Leeds-based The Burner Band.


Huguenots


Heyford (Remastered 2021)
Delightful slice of post-punk indie pop with shades of Americana showcased in British band Huguenots’ re-issued and remastered EP. REVIEW Huguenots are the London-based duo of singer-songw


Dim Gray


Flown
Post-progressive debut album from Norway’s Dim Gray, combining magical, haunting soundscapes with folk and rock


Yonder Boys


Acid Folk
Impressive new album from Berlin-based Americana band Yonder Boys which is a heady cocktail of bluegrass, folk, Latin and psychedelia


Elli De Mon


Countin’ the Blues
Stunning covers album from Italian Elli de Mon, paying tribute to the early female blues singers and songwriters


Bear of Bombay


Something Stranger
Debut EP of synthpop soundscapes from Milanese musician and songwriter Lorenzo Parisini.


Jesse Aycock


Jesse Aycock
Tulsa’s Jesse Aycock delivers a sublime new album encompassing country-folk, pop, rock and hints of psychedelia.


Jason Ringenberg


Rhinestoned
Highly enjoyable solo effort, which was recorded during the 2020 Covid lockdown, from Tennessee’s Jason Ringenberg, one of the early pioneers of alt. country


Dr Feelgood


Greatest Hits
Electrifying double CD compilation which spans nearly fifty years of music from Canvey Island’s Dr Feelgood







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