Buckle 'n' Boots, UK Country
Top quality British Americana touring UK venues and festivals, led by Bee. A chance to write about a local act that loves Tennessee music even more than I do.
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Americana Vibes 7 to Watch in 2026
These seven artists have entertained me in 2025 and all of them have new music for you in 2026... and this is the last article of the year!
Chloe Kimes' Debut Album
I might be three years late to the party, but the party is only just getting started. CK is a real one.
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Country Alt-Christmas Playlist
After the success of Gothic Fall, here comes Country Christmas. No, it's never too early.
Atom Bomb by Anna May
Very much not a Christmas single from folk siren Anna May.
Cyrena Wages
Cyrena Wages @ Christmas
Winter gives us an excuse to unwrap Cyrena's 2024 Christmas delights.
Kirke & Kimes in London
My last show of 2025 had been in the diary since May 16. It was even better than I hoped. Lola Kirke supported by Chloe Kimes at Oslo Hackney.
Futura: The Key to Wes Anderson and Stanley Kubrick
How a Bauhaus-inspired font had an impact on motion picture history.
I Love Lola Kirke
Well who wouldn't? It turns out her book flushed a couple of meh folk out of the woodwork.
Call Me by Houston & Lace
Reflective country from the incredible Nashville duo.
Boy Back Home by Amy Alexander
The impossibility of long distance relationships is today's topic.
Ali Angel
Lighter by Ali Angel
"retro-soul production and classic songwriting style emanate a 1970’s influence..."