Mia Ramo is a new face to the UK Country scene. And she has opted for a classic trope as part of her debut offering. ‘Mud on Your Boots’ is a typical cheating song. The lies unfolding to leave sadness, heartbreak, hurt and exasperation in their wake. Ramo weaves a simple story of how signsContinue reading “Mia Ramo – Mud on Your Boots”
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Nia Nicholls – If You Were a Song
Nia Nicholls is no stranger to the heartfelt ballad. Her latest single ‘If I Were a Song’ is up there with her best. A love-song in the particular sense, it also speaks more universally to anyone low on confidence and self-esteem; to those who have been shaped by the opinions of others or focus tooContinue reading “Nia Nicholls – If You Were a Song”
Vic Allen – Ended in a Song
Vic Allen’s first single of 2025 is a kindred spirit of all that has come before. With ‘Ended in a Song’ featuring a highly infectious Country-Pop sound alongside adept lyrics straight out of the Nashville playbook. This time, she leans into a percussion-heavy production, weaving in classic tropes that tell the story of a breakupContinue reading “Vic Allen – Ended in a Song”
Robyn Red – From Caledonia, With Love
The debut EP from Robyn Red underlines her promise as one of the UK’s rising stars in Country Music. ‘From Caledonia, With Love’ may sound stereotypically Scottish but it’s infused with a thoroughly modern sound. This is Country-Rock with a dash of trad-Folk. Complete with powerhouse vocal and emotional storytelling to boot. After a solidContinue reading “Robyn Red – From Caledonia, With Love”
Lisa T – Nice to Meet You… Again
It really is nice to hear Lisa T again, over a year after her last single ‘Easy Love’. ‘Nice to Meet You… Again’ marks her debut EP, and its one which follows a similar pattern. Combining the acoustic with techno-pop to create a record that is as broad as Country gets. It starts with anContinue reading “Lisa T – Nice to Meet You… Again”
Two Ways Home – She Keeps Time Like a Casio
Can you spot yourself in the latest single from Two Ways Home? You’re either like the timekeeper of the track’s title or the latecomer scorned by their punctuality. I most definitely identify with the latter. Except I don’t make the kind of excuses that the person on ‘She Keeps Time Like a Casio’ does. PlacingContinue reading “Two Ways Home – She Keeps Time Like a Casio”
Taynee Lord – Back to the Country
Taynee Lord’s latest single reminds me of why an opportunity to move to the city a couple of years ago was worth turning down. For, against a backdrop of country-pop-rock, she pines to move ‘Back to the Country’. Her motives make sense – more affordable housing, closer connections – but these positives fail to outweighContinue reading “Taynee Lord – Back to the Country”
Joe Martin – Strangers to Lovers
These are exciting times for Joe Martin. ‘Strangers to Lovers’ is the first single off his next album, and it promises much. Since I last saw him live, the Lancashire singer-songwriter has honed his craft. Pushing into a troubadour identity of which this song is representative. An acoustic rendering in part influenced by his producer,Continue reading “Joe Martin – Strangers to Lovers”
Owen Morton – Mine
For UK fans of Noah Kahan, look no further than Owen Morton. The Liverpudlian has clearly drawn influence from his American counterpart for his latest single ‘Mine’. With that same rhythmic guitar and light pop that bounces along with a smile, Morton captures the blissful joy of a romantic relationship. The link to Autumn mayContinue reading “Owen Morton – Mine”
Olivia Lynn – Open
After a quiet 2024, Olivia Lynn returns to the UK Country scene with her new single ‘Open’. It is a reminder of how infectious her blend of British Pop and Modern Country is. How masterful her lyrical storytelling can be. Here, the expectant mother doesn’t just show her vulnerability but makes it the central themeContinue reading “Olivia Lynn – Open”
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