
Desperately Lost City
UK Country Music from a Welsh Perspective

The Goudies – Hold On Honey
Listen to the debut album from The Goudies and it’s no wonder they are in demand. Supporting the likes of Tenille Townes and Amy Wadge, they are the perfect accompaniment to those most exquisite of storytellers. ‘Hold on Honey’ is dripping with wisdom. Ten songs that may be simple in their musical rendering but invite…
Izzie Walsh – Where Do We Go From Here?
After a couple of years away, Izzie Walsh picks up where she left off. Her debut album ‘Where Do We Go from Here?’ is a continuation rather than evolution of her sound. That familiar Americana – haunting and enchanting in equal measure – remains the defining feature around lyrics that shimmer with deep simplicity. Whether…
Susannah Clegg – Good Times are Coming Our Way
‘Good Times are Coming Our Way’ is the title of Susannah Clegg’s album. An understatement if it’s used to describe her debut collection. For these ten songs firmly announce her as one of the stars of traditional country music in the UK. While many others blend pop with the genre to various extents, Clegg stays…
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