Butch Walker “Afraid Of Ghosts”
Butch Walker – Afraid Of Ghosts If we’re being totally honest, this is the first Butch Walker release that we have approached with a sense of apprehension rather than complete […]
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Murder By Death “Big Dark Love”
Murder By Death “Big Dark Love” Murder by Death is a name we recognise but have not actually ever heard any of their albums. Which is a surprise given that […]
Adam Faucett “Blind Water Finds Blind Water”
Adam Faucett “Blind Water finds Blind Water” Adam hails from Little Rock, Arkansas and it has to be said is in possession of a very fine beard… but don’t let […]
Derek Grant “Breakdown”
Derek Grant “Breakdown” The name Derek Grant may not be one you instantly recognise, that’s unless you’re an Alkaline Trio fan. Derek is actually the drummer from that band but […]
Emilyn Brodsky “Eats Her Feelings”
Emilyn Brodsky “Eats Her Feelings” When you hear this album it comes as no surprise that Emilyn was born in New York City and grew up in that great City’s […]
Tim Barry “Lost & Rootless”
Tim Barry “Lost & Rootless” We first experienced Tim Barry when he supported Frank Turner. He was a hugely engaging and charismatic musician who managed to capture the audience instantly […]
Josh Nolan “Fair City Lights”
Josh Nolan “Fair City Lights” “Fair City Lights” is the debut album from Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist Josh Nolan. However, there is a sense of a man who has paid his dues peddling […]
Frank Turner Interview January 2015
How long has it been since we’ve really had a genuine new rock n roll legend in the UK? Well, one man who could be close to filling that vacancy […]
Justin Townes Earle “Absent Father”
Justin Townes Earle “Absent Fathers” This is Justin’s second release in just under four months and is basically an accompaniment to “Single Mothers”. The albums were actually recorded at the […]
Shakey Graves “And The War Came”
Shakey Graves “And The War Came” The name Shakey Graves is slightly misleading as rather than being a band, it is actually a solo artist called Alejandro Rose-Garcia from Austin, […]
While No One Was Looking:Toasting 20 Years Of Bloodshot Records
“While No One Was Looking: Toasting 20 Years of Bloodshot Records” by Various. At http://www.thesoulofaclown.com we have never hidden our love for Bloodshot records. They are like a go to […]
The White Buffalo “Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways” Album Review
The White Buffalo “Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways” The White Buffalo are actually singer/songwriter Jake Smith who as well as his album release has also provided some tracks for the […]
Matthew Ryan “Boxers”
Matthew Ryan “Boxers” Somewhat amazingly, and if we’re honest a bit ashamedly, this album marks our first introduction to Matthew Ryan. He has actually had a career that spans nearly […]
Andrew McMahon “Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness”
Andrew McMahon “Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness” It is no surprise to learn that this solo album from Andrew McMahon is an expansive and diverse collection. After all, Mr McMahon […]
Shovels & Rope “Swimmin’ Time”
Shovels & Rope – “Swimmin’ Time” Husband and wife team Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst were a bit of a surprise hit last year with the release of the […]
Justin Townes Earle “Single Mothers”
Justin Townes Earle “Single Mothers” Justin Townes Earle has enjoyed an extensive career with this release being his fifth and he is now deservedly being regarded as a forefather of […]
Rob Lynch “All These Nights In Bars Will Somehow Save My Soul”
Rob Lynch “All These Nights In Bars Will Somehow Save My Soul” The fact that this album by Rob Lynch is released on the brilliant Xtra Mile recordings should be […]
Billy The Kid – “Horseshoes and Hand Grenades”
Billy The Kid “Horseshoes and Hand Grenades” This is actually Canadian songwriter Billy The Kid’s fourth album but perhaps the one coming with an added sense of anticipation. This is […]
Cory Branan “The No Hit Wonder”
Cory Branan – “The No Hit Wonder” It’s arguable if we really need to review this album, instead you perhaps just need to read this quote from Frank Turner: “Simply […]
Sam Green & The Midnight Heist “Wide Awake”
Sam Green & The Midnight Heist “Wide Awake EP” Sam Green & The Midnight Heist actually come from South Devon, not that you would guess that from the name or […]
AJ Ellis “Bury The Devil”
AJ Ellis “Bury The Devil” This is the debut album from AJ Ellis but he is no newcomer to the music scene. Antony Ellis is the front man on Five […]
Allah-Las “Worship The Sun” Album Review
Allah-Las “Worship The Sun” This is the second album from Allah-Las and it certainly has an apt title for this band who hail from LA. They certainly have echoes of […]
2000 Trees Festival 2014
2000 Trees Festival 2014 As soon as you arrive at 2000 Trees you know you are on to something special and in for a good time. A great, central location, […]
Red Rooster Festival Review 6th – 8th June 2014 Euston Hall, Suffolk
It is always nice to welcome a new festival to the scene, and in particular one like Red Rooster which promised something different, with it’s American South inspired theme. Even […]
Josh Doyle Interview
Most music fans will have at least one artist where they feel it is a mystery that they haven’t achieved world wide fame and acclaim. This is particularly true when […]
Lake Street Dive “Bad Self Portraits” Album Review
Lake Street Dive “Bad Self Portraits” “Bad Self Portraits” is the latest album by Lake Street Dive, a band who have actually been together for nearly a decade after meeting […]
Matty James – “Last One To Die” album review
Matty James – “Last One To Die” Matty James is what you might call a proper rock n roll troubadour or alternatively a guitar slinger. He has already released a […]
Roto’s Magic Act – Into The Unknown” Album Review
Roto’s Magic Act – “Into The Unknown” Roto’s Magic Act are led by the talented multi-instrumentalist Roto (aka James Rotondi) who has played in acts as diverse as Mr Bungle, […]
Matty James “Official Bootleg, Live Acoustic Rock n Roll Vol 1
Matty James – “Official Bootleg, Live Acoustic Rock N Roll Vol 1” This is a live album which is being released ahead of Matty James’ full album and he is […]
Lloyd Yates – “Bring Back The Life” EP Review
Lloyd Yates – “Bring Back The Life” Lloyd Yates is an acoustic artist who is promising great things, as well as the release of this EP, he also played at […]
