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The Delta Routine “You And Your Lion”

February 17, 2015by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

The Delta Routine “You And Your Lion” This album is actually the fourth release from The Delta Routine who are a foursome hailing from Milwaukee. According to front man Nick […]

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Butch Walker “Afraid Of Ghosts”

February 15, 2015by thesoulofaclown 1 Comment

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”

February 13, 2015by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Adam Faucett “Blind Water Finds Blind Water”

February 13, 2015by thesoulofaclown 1 Comment

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 […]

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Derek Grant “Breakdown”

February 13, 2015by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Emilyn Brodsky “Eats Her Feelings”

February 13, 2015by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Tim Barry “Lost & Rootless”

February 8, 2015by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Josh Nolan “Fair City Lights”

February 8, 2015by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Frank Turner Interview January 2015

January 24, 2015by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Interview

Justin Townes Earle “Absent Father”

January 18, 2015by thesoulofaclown 1 Comment

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 […]

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Shakey Graves “And The War Came”

January 18, 2015by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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, […]

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While No One Was Looking:Toasting 20 Years Of Bloodshot Records

December 27, 2014by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

“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 […]

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The White Buffalo “Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways” Album Review

December 16, 2014by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Matthew Ryan “Boxers”

November 2, 2014by thesoulofaclown 1 Comment

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 […]

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Andrew McMahon “Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness”

November 2, 2014by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Shovels & Rope “Swimmin’ Time”

October 5, 2014by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Justin Townes Earle “Single Mothers”

October 5, 2014by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Rob Lynch “All These Nights In Bars Will Somehow Save My Soul”

September 28, 2014by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Billy The Kid – “Horseshoes and Hand Grenades”

September 28, 2014by thesoulofaclown 2 Comments

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 […]

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Cory Branan “The No Hit Wonder”

August 24, 2014by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Sam Green & The Midnight Heist “Wide Awake”

August 19, 2014by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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AJ Ellis “Bury The Devil”

August 19, 2014by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Allah-Las “Worship The Sun” Album Review

July 30, 2014by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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2000 Trees Festival 2014

July 19, 2014by thesoulofaclown 4 Comments

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, […]

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Red Rooster Festival Review 6th – 8th June 2014 Euston Hall, Suffolk

June 15, 2014by thesoulofaclown 1 Comment

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 […]

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Josh Doyle Interview

June 11, 2014by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Lake Street Dive “Bad Self Portraits” Album Review

May 18, 2014by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Matty James – “Last One To Die” album review

May 18, 2014by thesoulofaclown 1 Comment

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 […]

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Roto’s Magic Act – Into The Unknown” Album Review

April 14, 2014by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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, […]

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Matty James “Official Bootleg, Live Acoustic Rock n Roll Vol 1

March 22, 2014by thesoulofaclown 1 Comment

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 […]

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