Dolly, Aretha, Loretta, Dionne, Tammy, Dusty – the biggest stars in country and soul music are all recognisable by their distinctive first names. The musical spirit of these artists has been channeled into this new album ‘Walk Through Fire’ by rising star Yola, whose similarly unique first name is already familiar to Americana fans in the U.K. With her appealing blend of musical styles and charismatic voice Yola is surely poised to capture the hearts of listeners everywhere in 2019. Continue reading “Album Review: Yola – Walk Through Fire”
Review: Ward Thomas – A Shorter Story
Ward Thomas, a self-proclaimed UK ‘country’ music act showed some promise on their debut album but their follow up Cartwheels was over-produced pop music that barely referenced the genre they made their name in. This new EP of bland cover versions, A Shorter Story, is another disappointing misstep in their musical direction. Continue reading “Review: Ward Thomas – A Shorter Story”
Album Review: Holly Macve – Golden Eagle
Sounding like the love child of Hank Williams and Lana Del Rey, Golden Eagle from Holly Macve is a distinctive debut from a promising young talent. Continue reading “Album Review: Holly Macve – Golden Eagle”