Fieldlily have bookended 2026 with the release of their second EP. ‘Traces of Me’ follows on the heels of ‘Grow’ and brings with it more of their soulful electric-folk. But whereas February’s debut felt like an outworking of introspection, this latest record seems much more intentional in its message. Each song crafted with simple andContinue reading “Fieldlily – Traces of Me”
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Maya Lane – Start of Something
Maya Lane’s debut album is gorgeous. ‘Start of Something’ is like the full and confident bloom of a flower that was only tentatively opening up on her last record, ‘Diary of an Overthinker’. Since that EP in 2024, it seems like she has mastered the art of lyrical storytelling and embraced a psychedelic form ofContinue reading “Maya Lane – Start of Something”
Chloe Jones – Feels Like Fiction
‘Feels Like Fiction’ feels like the work of a seasoned artist. Yet this is Chloe Jones’ debut album. The Manchester-based singer-songwriter may have made waves with her EP ‘A Shore to Circle Back to’ but this latest record finds her crashing firmly onto the country music scene. Blending a mix of genres to rework literaryContinue reading “Chloe Jones – Feels Like Fiction”
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 inviteContinue reading “The Goudies – Hold On Honey”
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. WhetherContinue reading “Izzie Walsh – Where Do We Go From Here?”
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 staysContinue reading “Susannah Clegg – Good Times are Coming Our Way”
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. HereContinue reading “Zoe Unsworth – Old Time Soul”
Rebecca Richards – Stories from the Stable
Rebecca Richards is an artist who is consistently good at what she does. The Welsh singer-songwriter has been gaining recognition and plaudits of late, including an invitation to spend time in Nashville. Her latest EP though has been made closer to home. ‘Stories from the Stable’ refers to four tracks recorded in Stef Judd’s studioContinue reading “Rebecca Richards – Stories from the Stable”
Bryony Sier – Who Am I
Bryony Sier has managed to sum up her album in nine words. One for each song on the record. It is some feat considering that her sound has always been hard to pin down. ‘Who Am I’ feels like a natural follow-on to 2020’s ‘Personal Monster’. Themes of identity and mental health persist but thereContinue reading “Bryony Sier – Who Am I”
H.B. Whitman – No.1 Best Selling Page Turner
You can be forgiven for thinking H.B. Whitman is an American export. But the traditional country sounds on his debut single ‘No. 1 Best Selling Page Turner’ have been honed in England. Having studied the history and craft as a session musician, the influence of Kris Kristofferson and John Prine can be heard not onlyContinue reading “H.B. Whitman – No.1 Best Selling Page Turner”
