While I was re reading my recent review of Joshua Thomas’ wonderful The Wings Outside, I thought about the connections between artists. Joshua spent much of the past decade in Portland, home to many fine artists. And also, to the recording of ‘Gold On The Horizon’ Our...
I wrote two pieces for Americana UK, as usual originally intended for here, on topics of concern for musicians, the wider support network and anyone who loves to listen and watch music of almost any sort. Taxation is a topic I’ve covered here before a few years...
Or… How to make an 11 out of 10 album. The Delusional Vanity Project (DVP) live experience is one absolutely made for the Friday night pub. and Matt Owens knows his strengths, and celebrates them on my single of 2023, ‘One For The Grapes’. I’ve praised...
Over at Americana UK I’ve already shared some of my favourite music of the year.While topping Allison Russell’s sublime The returner is nearly impossible, there have been highlights elsewhere… Best Albums… Our Man in the Field’s Gold On...
