During a 30-year career, Brett and Rennie Sparks have created songs that transform the mundane landscape of modern life into a place of mysterious portent. Loose Music has released their first two albums, Odessa (1994) and Milk And Scissors (1996) for the first time in Europe. The albums, […]
Instagram informed me that Twinnie was going live. It was an album launch party with a difference. With a sofa instead of a stage, and an audience loud with comments instead of cheers, the release of Hollywood Gypsy was being celebrated with a long since opened bottle of […]
Country music icon Merle Haggard would have celebrated his 80th birthday this month(April 6th), and A&E celebrated his life with the country music community with a powerful tribute special which aired this week. In the span of his career, Haggard released 70 albums, earned 38 no.1 hits and […]
While female country music singers in the US are still having trouble getting played on the radio, over in the UK it’s actually a refreshingly different story, with leading UK female country music artists getting a lot of airplay, and not just from country radio stations such as […]
SHARES THE NEW SINGLE ‘BACK PORCH’ LISTEN HERE “Seems an awful lot like the future of country music.” – Rolling Stone “Mixing the music genres of country and hip hop, emerging talent Willie Jones is quickly becoming an artist to watch” – Spindle “A true country music star” […]
Rachel Reinert has been a favourite to BOON for many years, even before we started. One of the strongest vocals in country music, Rachel brings such a delightful tone to her music and a powerfully emotive feel that makes you believe every word she sings. In a time […]
BOON favourite Courtney Marie Andrews was in the midst of a major US tour with Swedish folk artist Kristian Matsson aka Tallest Man On Earth when the world of live music ground to a halt. Last weekend the pair were in session with Sam Evian and Hannah Cohen […]
Christie Huff is a country singer songwriter who brings a touch of pop to her soulful sound. She’s an LA girl now, but attributes her country background to her childhood in Arizona. Consistent trips to Nashville to co-write with other country songwriters keep her country ties strong. She […]
It seems that as measures to halt the spread of coronavirus push us deeper into isolation, music is fast becoming a much-needed companion. Turning to streaming services is one way that fans are trying to support artists in the face of unprecedented gig cancellations, pressing repeat on their […]
American Aquarium release Long Haul the first track off the upcoming album Lamentations, out May 1st via New West Records. The Long Haul video was filmed during the recording of the album with producer Shooter Jennings at Dave’s Room in North Hollywood, California. The optimistic track closes the […]