Socially Anxious and Single: A Lesson in Facing the Storm

“I think you only truly discover who you actually are, and what you actually like, once you’re alone” – Catherine Gray I don’t normally listen to the Word for Today podcast unless I’m away at something like this. It is the first time in two years that I’ve travelled up to Blackpool for the BritishContinue reading “Socially Anxious and Single: A Lesson in Facing the Storm”

Introducing Our Atlantic Roots

In the first of a short series of interviews with artists appearing at this year’s British Country Music Festival in Blackpool, we* spoke to Laura Johnston, one half of Cornwall-based duo Our Atlantic Roots. She tells us about how they formed, their new single ‘Golden Hour’, what to expect from their next EP, and whoContinue reading “Introducing Our Atlantic Roots”

British Country Music Festival 2021 Review

If there was any doubting the strength of the UK’s country music talent then this year’s British Country Music Festival set the record straight. Back in Blackpool’s Winter Gardens after a two-year hiatus (for obvious reasons), the three-day event was a brilliant showcase for both established and emerging talent. There was plenty to enjoy acrossContinue reading “British Country Music Festival 2021 Review”