The Delta Routine “You And Your Lion”
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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” 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” 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” 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” “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 […]
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 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” 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” 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” 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” 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” 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” 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 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” 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” 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” 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 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” 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” 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 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, […]
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 […]
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” “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” 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” 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” This is a live album which is being released ahead of Matty James’ full album and he is […]