Category Archives: American Folk

SONG OF THE DAY RF Shannon – Hotevilla

Posted on May 12, 2018 by

If music had the power to physically teleport me to another place, I’d be feeling the scorching heat of the desert on my face by now, with endless vast blue skies unfolding before me…if only…  With RF Shannon’s Hotevilla you get the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY RF Shannon – Tooth Ache

Posted on May 5, 2018 by

Yesterday I endured an ordeal in a dentist chair that lasted for over 1.5 hours! I can safely say it was one of my worse dental experiences ever and I can imagine that you may be wondering why on earth … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sam Moss – Slow

Posted on March 4, 2018 by

Sam Moss’ debut album has been pencilled in my diary for some time, but now the wait is over and Neon was released on Friday.   With a style that is defined by his distinct guitar playing, Sam Moss’ sound is shaped by delicate … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Rainbrother – Black Chemicals

Posted on February 8, 2018 by

I first came across the soothing folk-rock sounds of Rainbrother in 2016 with the discovery of a Riverside, the opening track from their 2017 debut album, Tales From the Drought. Coming together with a group of musicians from the Copenhagen indie … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sam Moss – Neon

Posted on February 5, 2018 by

It has been said that when it comes to folk I can be quite fussy, but with Sam Moss there is not a shred of doubt in my mind that this is my kind of sound! Capturing the spirit of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Lean Year – Holy Mountain

Posted on October 21, 2017 by

Emerging folk-rock duo Lean Year have caught my ear on many an occasion and yesterday released their eponymous debut album via Western Vinyl. Emilie Rex and Rick Alverson hail from Richmond, Virginia and together create an atmospheric blend of minimal … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Shakey Graves – Nobody’s Fool

Posted on April 27, 2017 by

Alejandro Rose-Garcia, aka Shakey Graves, has been sharing his glorious blues-folk and rock’n’roll sounds ever since 2011.  Well-known for starting out as a one-man band, Shakey now shares the stage with other musicians, but his creations are still his own … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Adam Torres – Hatchet

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

It’s one thing to have a way with words, but possessing the gift to express these beautifully assembled sentences in such an exquisite way is something that Adam Torres effortlessly accomplishes every time he puts pen to paper.  Add to … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Shirley Collins & Davy Graham – Bad Girl

Posted on January 30, 2017 by

“An extraordinary album…that opened people’s minds and shaped a few careers along the way.” fROOTS Yesterday I touched upon the marvellous Folk Roots New Routes  album after featuring Davy Graham’s Pretty Polly.  Today I gave it a listen for the first time … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Valerie June – Shake Down

Posted on January 6, 2017 by

Valerie June Hockett, aka Valerie June will be releasing her new album, In Order of Time on March 10 via Concord Records. The American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, who cites artists such as Jessie Mae Hemphill, The Carter Family, Elisabeth Cotten, Bob Dylan and … Continue reading →

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