On Sideonedummy and Released 31 August 2009
It’s always a pleasure for me to discover an alt country singer/songwriter who can sit happily alongside some of the true greats. Chuck Ragan is one such artist and one I’ve not heard before, despite the fact that he has several albums already under his gunbelt.
GOLD COUNTRY is Ragan’s [...]

Released 7 September 2009.
Back in 1999/2000 I interviewed Dot Allison in Leeds prior to her show at the Cockpit. I remember the interview well for two reasons. First we both tried to get the club bar manager to switch off the music so I could record the interview (he didn’t, the bastard). The second reason is that [...]

TURNING THE MIND is released on the 26 September 2009.
Maps, aka James Chapman, recorded this new album with Tim Holmes (Death In Vegas) at the Contino Rooms in London.
Chapman explains, “TURNING THE MIND is essentially an album which explores themes related to the human mind and the way certain stimuli, particularly chemical, can affect the [...]

A FOOL IN LOVE is released on the 7 September 2009.
When I found out that this lady is from the Mike Batt stables, I thought, ‘not another aging or very young pop princess, armed to the hilt with Batt pop compositions, and ripe for Wogan on R2.’ Okay, I’m being unkind but to find someone [...]

Released 7 September 2009 On Rubyworks
11:11 was recorded in Ixtapa, Mexico. The album has been produced by Rodrigo and Gabriela, with John Leckie co-producing one of the tracks. The album was mixed in Wales and London by Colin Richardson, best known for his work with Slipknot and Trivium. It’s the duo’s most adventurous and diverse work [...]

Released 7 September 2009
Australian baritone Oliver Mann’s background as an artist partly began in classical music and opera - he sings with the Victorian Opera and curates an annual Schubert recital. However, he has also spent many years home-recording his own songs as well as playing them in pubs, often accompanied by compelling yarns during [...]