Desperately Lost City
UK Country Music from a Welsh Perspective
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…
Zoe Unsworth – Old Time Soul
The title track is buried in the middle of Zoe Unsworth’s EP. But the artists it quotes are worth starting with to understand where ‘Old Time Soul’ sits. Dolly and Elvis may be two of the most obvious choices when it comes to country music, but their ability to cross-pollinate is Zoe Unsworth’s forte. Here…
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A series of articles on everyday observations at the intersection of music and faith.
