You can say that the role of lead singles, aside from hopefully sharing rich enjoyment, is to offer lures which spark curiosity and intrigue for a larger proposal. It is fair to say that the trio of singles leading the… Read More ›
Americana
Starry Skies – Small Wonders
It is fair to say that the recent release of the single Smile Through the Dark sparked a keen curiosity within for the new STARRY SKIES album for which it was a lead taster. Even at that point, the loud… Read More ›
The Caughtery – Self Titled EP
Having impressively introduced themselves with their first single earlier this year, Austin-based Americana-rock duo THE CAUGHTERY now release their debut EP, a self-titled encounter quickly proving itself a proposition of rich temptation. The band is the creative union of Austin… Read More ›
Great Lakes – Contenders
With their seventh album, Contenders, US outfit Great Lakes create a marriage between infectious sound and evocative word which simply captivates. Maybe no surprise for fans of the Ben Crum created and led project but the new offering has certain… Read More ›
River Drivers – Big Oak Road
It is fair to say that at The RR our knowledge, awareness, and subsequently appetite for folk music is on the side of limited compared to other flavours of temptation. Even so a regular courting of folk punk offerings leads… Read More ›
St. Christopher Medal – Hoof!
Hoof! sees the return of a particularly firm captivation going by the name of St. Christopher Medal. It was four years back that the Scotland hailing outfit bewitched attention and praise with debut album Sunny Day Machine and can look… Read More ›
Joensuu Riihimaki Talks…
Finnish trio Joensuu Riihimaki has just released their third album, Highwater a released taking the band’s roots rock/Americana sound to new adventures. We had the pleasure of talking with the Turku hailing outfit about their new offering, the band’s origins,… Read More ›
Jane Allison – Methylene Blue
As 2017 went through its final handful of rewarding weeks, it is fair to say it produced some of its biggest musical treats, one of which was the new album from singer songwriter Jane Allison. The follow-up to her hypnotic… Read More ›
John Stamp – Blowing Me Kisses
Giving a potent lure to the just released Franklin54, the new album from singer songwriter John Stamp, Blowing Me Kisses is the kind of lead single which only charms further investigation. Featuring the captivating tones of Leigh Nash from Sixpence… Read More ›
Miss Chain and the Broken Heels – Uh Uh/Standing the Night
Breeding some tasty Americana/country-esque flavouring in their garage pop sound, Italian outfit Miss Chain and the Broken Heels recently ended 2016 in fine style with latest double A-sided single Uh Uh/Standing the Night. It was a year seeing the band… Read More ›
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