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John Carter Cash by David McClister

Interview: John Carter Cash

April 12, 2018 in Features, Interviews

Johnny Cash’s son talks to us about bringing his legendary father’s unpublished words to life on a star-studded new album… Tags: Alison Krauss, Anu Sun, Brad Paisley, Cabin Studio, Carlene Carter, Chris Cornell, Elvis Costello, Jamey Johnson, John Carter Cash, John Mellencamp, Johnny Cash, Larry King, Loretta Lynn, Paul Muldoon, Rick Rubin, Robert Glasper, Rosanne Cash, Steve Berkowitz, T-Bone Burnett

Chris Gantry 'At The House Of Cash' album cover

‘At The House Of Cash’ by Chris Gantry (Album)

November 16, 2017 in Music

Recorded back in 1973, this album still sounds fresher than any other country release you’re likely to hear this year… Tags: Chris Gantry, Johnny Cash, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan

Kate Ellis

EXCLUSIVE! ‘Ones You Love The Most’ by Kate Ellis

March 16, 2017 in Music, News

Today’s exclusive comes courtesy of a Louisiana born, New York raised and London based Americana singer-songwriter with a crisp style… Tags: Alison Krauss, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Elvis Presley, Gillian Welch, Johnny Cash, Kate Ellis, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ones You Love The Most, Patty Loveless, Sierra Hull

Lisa Redford at the AMA Stage

Special report: AmericanaFest UK

March 10, 2017 in Events

Lisa Redford reports on what else, apart from the UK Americana Awards, was going on at AmericanaFest UK this year… Tags: 10cc, AMA-UK, Americana, AmericanaFestUK, Angaleena Presley, Baylen Leonard, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Bob Harris, Clubhouse Records, Common Threads, Glen Phillips, Graham Gouldman, Jess Morgan, Johnny Cash, Lisa Redford, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Mary Gauthier, Paul Simon, Pistol Annies, Roseanne Cash, Ryan Adams, The Official Americana Chart, The Yardbirds, Toad The Wet Sprocket

Country Lips 'Till The Daylight Comes' cover

‘Till’ The Day Comes’ by Country Lips (Album)

January 17, 2017 in Music

The eight members of this country band know all about having a good time and have the tunes to match… Tags: Country Lips, George Jones, Johnny Cash, Station Inn, Till’ The Day Comes

Dan Auerbach

The Black Keys’ frontman to release new album

December 30, 2016 in News

Singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach has announced that he will be releasing a long-awaited new solo album in Spring 2017… Tags: Dan Auerbach, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Keep It Hid, The Black Keys

Saint Sister

Introducing… Saint Sister

December 24, 2016 in Features, Interviews

We get to know an Irish duo that have the talent and tunes needed to a make a big impression… Tags: Bon Iver, Celtic, folktronica, Gemma Doherty, Ireland, James Blake, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, Joni Mitchell, Morgan MacIntyre, Saint Sister, Tin Man

Paul Cauthen 'My Gospel' cover

‘My Gospel’ by Paul Cauthen (Album)

November 21, 2016 in Music

The first album by the former Sons Of Fathers man is more than just a vehicle for his powerful vocals… Tags: Arlyn Studios, Austin, Elvis, FAME, J.J. Cale, Johnny Cash, Modern Electric Sound Recorders, My Gospel, Paul Cauthen, RCA, Sons Of Fathers, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson

Rich Mayor

Introducing… Rich Mayor

November 13, 2016 in Features, Interviews

Leaving his twenties behind, inspired this talented Portsmouth songwriter to record a debut album and focus on the next chapter… Tags: All The Shapes, Captain Trips, Johnny Cash, Lagwagon, NoFX, Portsmouth, Rich Mayor, singer-songwriter, Sunday Club, Willie Mason

Interview: Spain’s Josh Haden

July 7, 2016 in Features, Interviews

Having made one of our favourite albums of the year so far, we caught up with Spain’s exceptional songwriting frontman… Tags: alt-country, Arvo Pärt, Bach, Bad Religion, Bob Dylan, Bon Iver, Charles Mingus, Charlie Haden, Don Cherry, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Glitterhouse Records, Hope Sandoval, Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions, Johnny Cash, Josh Haden, Justin Vernon, Kenny Lyon, Michael Sheppard, Miranda Lambert, Mozart, Petra Haden, Rick Rubin, Spain, Transparency, Wim Wenders

Chips Moman & The Memphis Boys

Legendary producer-songwriter Chips Moman dies

June 14, 2016 in News

Producer known for recording Elvis, and writing hits at Stax and American Sound, dies the day after his 79th birthday… Tags: American Sound Studio, Aretha Franklin, Box Tops, Carla Thomas, Chips Moman, Dan Penn, Dusty Springfield, Elvis Presley, James Carr, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Marty Lacker, Neil Diamond, Stax Records, The Highwaymen, The Memphis Boys, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson

Jonathan Jackson

Interview: Jonathan Jackson

April 29, 2016 in Features, Interviews

Ahead of the release of his band’s new EP, we talk all things music with the actor and Enation frontman… Tags: Bob Dylan, Buddy Miller, Colin Linden, Collective Soul, Daniel Sweatt, Dylan Thomas, Elvis, Enation, General Hospital, Greg Archilla, Johnny Cash, Jonathan Jackson, Leonard Cohen, Matchbox 20, Muse, Nashville, Peter Gabriel, R.E.M., Radiohead, Richard Lee Jackson, Roy Orbison, T-Bone Burnett, The Opry, U2

Songwriting goes to Nashville

July 7, 2015 in Features, Interviews

On a recent trip to the US, Songwriting got to spend some time in the home of c0untry music, Nashville… Tags: Alan Jackson, Andrew Combs, bluegrass, C&W, CMT, country, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Everly Brothers, Garth Brooks, Grand Ole Opry, Jack White, Johnny Cash, Jonathan Jackson, Justin Townes Earle, Kye Fleming, Loose Music, Nashville, Reba McEntire, Roy Orbison, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, The Shires, Third Man Records, Vince Gill, Ward Thomas, Willie Nelson

Jeremy Bass - New York In Spring cover

New York In Spring by Jeremy Bass (Album)

June 10, 2015 in Music

A companion record to ‘Winter Bare’ which suggests that with the changing of the seasons comes hope, and Bossa nova… Tags: Baden Powell de Aquino, Bossa nova, Jeremy Bass, Jobim, John Lennon, Johnny Cash, Luis Bonfa, Merle Haggard

Grant Nicholas

Interview: Grant Nicholas

March 24, 2015 in Features, Interviews

Feeder’s Grant Nicholas discusses his solo career, the freedom it affords his songwriting and what it means for his band… Tags: Black Sabbath, Feeder, Fleetwood Mac, Grant Nicholas, John Lennon, Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Nick Cave, Nick Drake, Ozzy Osbourne, Popping Candy Records, Simon & Garfunkel, Taka Hirose, Tom Petty

Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash’s ‘American Recordings’ out on vinyl next week

March 18, 2015 in News

Country music legend Johnny Cash is to have his ‘American Recordings I-VI’ released next week as a vinyl box set… Tags: American Recordings I-VI, country music, Johnny Cash, Rick Rubin

Lisa Redford

Lisa Redford: Cover versions

November 19, 2014 in Features, Interviews, Tips & Techniques

Need a break from writing? Our regular columnist looks at the fine art of making a familiar song your own…… Tags: Bobby Womack, Carl Perkins, cover versions, covers, Depeche Mode, Dolly Parton, Eva Cassidy, Jeff Buckley, John Cale, Johnny Cash, Jose Gonzalez, Joy Division, Leonard Cohen, Lisa Redford, Little Richard, Neil Diamond, Nine Inch Nails, Nouvelle Vague, Tears For Fears, The Beatles, The Knife, The Rolling Stones, Trent Reznor, UB40, ukelele, White Stripes, XTC

Cast

Interview: Cast’s John Power

March 30, 2014 in Features, Interviews

The Scouse singer-songwriter talks about playing in The La’s, the tale of Britpop heroes Cast, and “writing that eternal song”… Tags: Britpop, Cast, Chuck Berry, Ike & Tina Turner, John Entwistle, John Lennon, John Power, Johnny Cash, Lee Mavers, Mike Badger, The Beatles, The La's

Quality Street - Nick Lowe

Quality Street by Nick Lowe (Album)

October 24, 2013 in Music

Mission: record a selection of Christmas songs and make it fly. Impossible? Lowe ditches the sleigh bells and finds out… Tags: Boudleaux Bryant, Christmas songs, Elvis Costello, Geraint Watkins, Hoagy Carmichael, John Hiatt, Johnny Cash, Nick Lowe, Paul Carrack, Roger Miller, Ron Sexsmith, Ross Bon, Ry Cooder, The Everleys