Jessica Pratt, Here in the Pitch Review Jessica Pratt’s return from a significant hiatus, following her previous work, Quiet Signs, is a moment of anticipation and excitement. Her meticulous, almost painstaking approach to her craft is evident in Here in the Pitch, a culmination of her signature style and a bold venture into new, unexpected territories. … Read more
Damien O’Kane and Ron Block, Banjophonics Review Damien O’Kane and Ron Block is a duet of banjo players, Coleraine’s Damien O’Kane and California’s Ron Block; together, they are bringing us a new album of unique sounds of bluegrass and Irish music titled Banjophonics. The album has thirteen tracks that wed two different banjo traditions and the … Read more
Maleen, Earth Ballet Review Maleen is a Danish classically trained soprano and composer that creates multifaceted music inspired by classical, rock, and folk. She also finds inspiration in the majestic landscapes and natural beauty of the Danish landscape. Maleen started her musical career singing in her own rock band, which won several Danish song contests, and … Read more
Angela Sclafani, Bell Jar Review Angela Sclafani is a New York City-based singer-songwriter who has independently released three original EP’s, HISTORY, YOUR GHOST, BLOSSOM, and an EP of re-imagined Stevie Nicks hits. Sclafani’s original music combines confessional lyrics with enthusiastic and expressive vocals. Her thoughtful songwriting has made her a two-time first-place winner of the Great American Song … Read more
Sinikka Langeland, Wolf Rune Review Sinikka Langeland is back with a new album called Wolf Rune. Langeland has worked for decades with the mythological part of the cultural heritage of Finnskogen (“Forest of the Finns”) and is the country’s foremost interpreter of, and advocate for, the vocal folk music from this region of Norway. This … Read more
Heidi Newfield, The Barfly Sessions, Vol. 1 Review Heidi Newfield is a good-timing, honky-tonkin’, band-leading, song-writing, love-song-singing, blues-harp-blowing, tradition-nurturing, genre-busting, crowd-carrying, the full-hearted flag bearer for all that’s true about music. Newfield gained notoriety as the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and harmonica player for the band Trick Pony, alongside Keith Burns and Ira Dean from … Read more
Grain Thief, Pedal Down Review Grain Thief is a 5-piece string band from Boston, MA. The group members are Patrick Mulroy (guitar, vocals), Zach Meyer (mandolin, vocals), Michael Harmon (bass, vocals), Tom Farrell (lead guitar), and Alex Barstow (fiddle). Grounded in the tradition of traditional music and bluegrass, Grain Thief’s music is original and fluid. … Read more
Hawktail, Formations Review Bringing us the hip and vibrant sounds of modern bluegrass is a band with the name of Hawktail. The group is fiddler Brittany Haas, bassist Paul Kowert, guitarist Jordan Tice, and mandolinist Dominick Leslie. Building on their 2018 debut Unless, Hawktail aligned with Eldridge, veteran engineer Dave Sinko (Edgar Meyer, Béla Fleck, Sam … Read more
Grace Gillespie, Take Me To The Country Review Originally from Devon, now based in London, Grace Gillespie grew up in an idyllic setting, she explains “I grew up in Devon not far from the sea. Music was a big part of my life from very early on – I was lucky enough to attend a … Read more
Harri Endersby, Breathe Review Based in the rugged landscape of County Durham is vocalist, musician and songwriter Harri Endersby. Endersby blends elements of contemporary and traditional folk music to create her imaginative music. Her lyrics invite audiences to escape from the rush of life and step into the quiet joy of being connected to the … Read more