Lola Kirke
Why I Love Americana
Because I am not an American. Read no further.
Paul Dettmann
Zoee
I Could Complain by Zoee
Zoee is not a moaner. She does not complain about anything. In some ways she is lucky to be alive, and spreads nothing but kindness wherever she goes.
Zandi Holup is More Than You Can Handle
Zandi is an American and has recently signed to a record label. But that name! I am told it originates in eastern Europe. There is also some kind of Swedish vibe here. Pennsylvania can be like that so
Cause I Got You by Mose Wilson
Mose Wilson can sing and write but he's also a producer. He's back on top form with this proper Country song that made me properly smile after a long, warm spring day.
Pearl Charles
Desert Queen by Pearl Charles
Pearl's album Desert Queen is available on Bandcamp and physical formats; several of the singles are available to stream.
Pearl Charles
Pearl Charles at London Moth Club
A No. 55 bus ride to London's dark eastern underbelly. Would any of us make it out of Hackney alive? Spoiler alert: yes, some of us would.
David Lynch, Girls and Guitars
David Lynch succumbed to emphysema in January. What was his contribution to Americana music?
Savannah Brister SOFT Album Release
Memphis-based singer songwriter Savannah Brister releases "Soft" today and it's a wonderful album.
Home by The Ting Tings
I haven't been quite this excited about an album since the last one.
Lila
Lila Forde Builds it Brick by Brick
I know exactly who it was who told me to listen to Lila Forde. It was someone with absolute cruise missile accuracy and flawless taste.
Anna May (Folk / Jazz / Doo Wop / Country / Sheer Quality)
Effortless quality. Anna May has the confidence to just strum and sing and I could listen to her all day long. And she's muttering about coming to play in London so keep an eye out!
Zoee
Zoee: Double E Delight
What just happened? I'm talking to a Tasmanian dirt bike racer who became a professional musician in Nashville after a near death experience