Music reviews, interviews
After the release of her single “Hawks Don’t Share” in Autumn last year, Carson McHone is sharing details about her third album and second release on Loose. “Still Life”, out February 25, quivers like a tightrope, with songs about existing within tension and surviving beyond the breaking point. […]
“Welcome to the show ladies and gentlemen. It’s good to be back!” enthuses Paul-Ronney Angel, the master showman of these fine purveyors of bourbon-soaked gypsy blues bop’n’stroll. Angel struts the stage with a confident swagger, fronting a close-knit musical family which for this show is two drummers, double […]
Recorded with Ontario’s Daniel Romano, Hawks Don’t Share is a literary allusion to the creative sabotage that often confronts artistic alliance. A pair of sparring electric guitars sets the scene, mirrored in the line, We’re both boxers babe/ we don’t make love. Bright horns pop between phrases overtop a tight […]
After a tumultuous 1967 for Johnny Cash, the year 1968 was bookended by what would become his two iconic, highest-grossing albums, At Folsom Prison and At San Quentin. But now, fifty-three years later, a lost chapter has emerged to enrich and complement the story of that very good year. Johnny Cash At […]
The Hanging Stars are the latest signing to Loose Music, and they certainly live up to the big reputation the label has for signing quality acts. Channelling the sounds of The Byrds, Big Star and The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Hanging Stars mainline the dying embers of the early […]
Finally able to tour to promote their third album, Maverick Thinker, William The Conqueror headlined a triple-bill at The Joiners in Southampton. Great support sets came from Louis And The Shakes and Norwegian trio CASILIAN. “A real gig – we love it! We are so happy just to […]
2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of Don McLean’s much loved American Pie album. On a trip to London Don recently spoke to BOON’s Chaz Brooks. McClean has had Top 20 singles worldwide with American Pie, Vincent, Crying, And I Love You So, Wonderful Baby, Since I Don’t Have […]
Grammy-winning star Gregory Porter began his career in New York as a chef before being discovered as a musician. He recently took time out to talk to Chaz Brooks about his online cooking series The Porterhouse CB: Singing and cooking are two of your passions. You’ve the same […]
***** Paul-Ronney Angel is charismatic, passionate and brutally honest. This debut solo album captures the pandemic spirit perfectly, with a lively mixture of hillbilly rock, blues, and irony. The energy, anger and commitment are evident and this resulting album is magnificent. Sit back with a glass of Wild […]
The pandemic came at a bad time for the Wandering Hearts. Rising stars after the acclaim for their debut album, Wild Silence, and backed by the powerful presence of Decca, the group had just finished recording their self-titled album in America which was scheduled for release when the […]
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