Call him Americana, call him rock and pop, call him whatever you want. Jason Isbell is one of today’s premier songwriters, regardless of genre. In the 400 Unit, he has…

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SPOILER ALERT… Fifteen minutes into British crime drama River and you are hooked.

River (Stellan Skarsgard) and his partner ‘Stevie’ (Nicola Walker) discuss the virtues of singing out loud and…

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I must confess I expected this album to be another version of Mermaid Avenue, the wonderful set of albums released by Bragg and Wilco all those years ago using…

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The North Sea is a cold and desolate place. Ice and snow and freezing cold seas await any one or thing foolish enough to cross its barren path. Things heat…

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Ah, the Danes! Just when you think your late night TV shows are all starting to look and end the same way, along comes another piece of Nordic noir to…

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What Bonnie Raitt has created on her 20th studio album is a mastering of all of her talents as musician, singer, songwriter, producer, band leader and interpreter of great songs…

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It has been over three years since the first season of this brilliant Italian crime drama was made available, but the wait has been worth it. This new series was…

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Upon first listen, Nashville Obsolete gives the impression of a simpler, stripped back version of the duo. Listen again. Rich, layered rhythms are punctuated by lush string arrangements that highlight…

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With all the excitement and press favouring the new wave of Nordic noir that seems to run in endless supply onto our shelves, it is easy to understand how many…

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When the band Uncle Tupelo broke up 20 years ago, Jeff Tweedy went on to form Wilco. Over the years since he has introduced us to heartbreakingly beautiful songs that…

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