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MURRAY McLAUCHLAN – Hourglass

June 19, 2021

True North 2021 Five decades on since his debut album, elder statesman of Canadian roots rock connects to present issues in order to channel righteousness through an array of arresting tunes. Murray McLauchlan is a legend – perhaps, local to … Continue reading →

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DANDO SHAFT – Shadows Across The Moon

June 2, 2021

Happy Trails 1993 / Talking Elephant 2021 British folk unglorified influencers flock to the source for one last hurray. Four albums in seven years, spanning from 1970 to 1977 and bridging a brief breakup gap, is a scarce legacy, which … Continue reading →

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CHRIS ST. JOHN – I’m Dreaming

May 31, 2021

Chris St. John 2021 Out from a desk and on to the ranch, one attorney’s reveries come true. Known to courtroom audiences under a different name, Chris St. John has been preparing to swap a judge’s robe for a performer’s … Continue reading →

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PATSY THOMPSON – I Think About You

December 8, 2019

Patsy Thompson 2019 Yuletide offering from Americana’s new heroine whose move from Vancouver to Austin make her cherish the season even more. Hectic as it is, Christmas is also a time of reflection, especially if one’s dearest aren’t too near, … Continue reading →

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VARIOUS ARTISTS – 16 Bars: Original Documentary Soundtrack

November 12, 2019

Lightyear Entertainment 2019 Penitentiary riddims as a means of redemption – tunes from the inside to look at the not-so-bright side of life. Imprisonment has long been part of American social landscape and songs from the lockup has long been … Continue reading →

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