# "alt. country" (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover "alt. country". Page: Feed: --- ## [Album Review: Michael McDermott - Flowers from the Graveyard](https://threechordsandthetruthuk.blogspot.com/2026/08/album-review-michael-mcdermott-flowers.html) _2026-08-19 · David · Three Chords and the Truth UK_ Michael McDermott has never sounded more determined to leave a literary imprint on the frenzied world of rock and roll. Through ire, empathy and forensic storytelling, he shines a light on dark corners and packs a powerful punch where it needs to be landed. Words scatter across the page machine gun style then beautifully reassemble into sincere lyrical poetic prose. Characters emerge, are… ## ["I've Got A Friend" by Catburgers / Debut LP in September](http://whenyoumotoraway.blogspot.com/2026/08/ive-got-friend-by-catburgers-debut-lp.html) _2026-08-13 · noreply@blogger.com (Rocksteady74 (Scott)) · When You Motor Away..._ I have been instructed that my summer vacation has ended. From whom was such a draconian edict handed down? Well, the spouse, the office, and a few blog readers -- I was badly outnumbered. Harsh, to be sure, but not entirely unexpected. So, chained to the desk, we begin again. The first question is what to bring to our readers. When I began writing for the blog about two decades ago I focused a… ## [Album Review: Sophie Moore - Trouble in Mind](https://threechordsandthetruthuk.blogspot.com/2026/07/album-review-sophie-moore-trouble-in.html) _2026-07-24 · David · Three Chords and the Truth UK_ Sophie Moore’s music illuminates a space, maximising the pieces at its disposal, while delicately creating a piece of tranquility. TROUBLE IN MIND sees this Sussex-based artist return to the recording fold after a lengthy hiatus. Moore was active in the 1980s with London indie band Foggy City and continued to have minor involvement in music after life pulled her in other directions. However a… ## [Album Review: Lance Cowan - The Air That You Breathe](https://threechordsandthetruthuk.blogspot.com/2026/07/album-review-lance-cowan-air-that-you.html) _2026-07-24 · David · Three Chords and the Truth UK_ Through eleven carefully curated songs, Lance Cowan continues to emerge from the shadows as a songwriter of substance. THE AIR THAT YOU BREATHE is a gifted collection threaded by a desire to make sense of some of life’s basics. Creating a reassured and relatable aura is the basis for these songs to transcend a writer’s mind into the wandering instincts of an active listener. A time honoured… ## [Album Review: Brand New Heartache - A New Alchemy](https://threechordsandthetruthuk.blogspot.com/2026/07/album-review-brand-new-heartache-new.html) _2026-07-24 · David · Three Chords and the Truth UK_ On their new album A NEW ALCHEMY, the chemistry of East Nashville-based duo Brand New Heartache shines through. The husband and wife team of Eleese and Matthew Meschery guide the listener through a relationship timeline never veering away from al facets of a shared journey. A dozen tracks blend infectious pop with the folky charm of collaborative country shaping Americana through the lens of the… ## [Album Review: Danni Nicholls - Making Moves](https://threechordsandthetruthuk.blogspot.com/2026/07/album-review-danni-nicholls-making-moves.html) _2026-07-09 · David · Three Chords and the Truth UK_ Danni Nicholls ascends onto a new plateau reflecting movement in many forms. A key constant to capture the moment is still intact after many years seeking the sweet spot where artist curation and audience reception meet. MAKING MOVES represents change where polished building blocks raise the stature without removing the trusty foundation formed over time. The wait between defining studio releases… ## [Gig Review: Maverick Festival - Easton Farm Park, Suffolk. Friday 3rd July to Sunday 5th July 2026](https://threechordsandthetruthuk.blogspot.com/2026/07/gig-review-maverick-festival-easton.html) _2026-07-07 · David · Three Chords and the Truth UK_ Friday Maverick fizzed into life on the stroke of five o'clock. A brace of options lay in front of early Easton Farm Park arrivals, both resident festival favourites. Violin-playing Chris Murphy got the nod over hard rocking Jon Langford on the basis of a couple of interesting releases this year. Murphy was once again appointed Artist-at-Large, meaning he could literally pop up playing on anyone’s… ## ["Spirit Collectors" and the return of The Thermals](http://whenyoumotoraway.blogspot.com/2026/07/spirit-collectors-and-return-of-thermals.html) _2026-07-01 · noreply@blogger.com (Rocksteady74 (Scott)) · When You Motor Away..._ Many of us Pacific Northwest music fans miss Portland's The Thermals . Fortunately for us, Hutch Harris of The Thermals also decided that he missed The Thermals . So, ten years after terminating the band, we have a new single and an upcoming album. The album is titled Under The Crushing Rain and will be released on September 4 via Hutch's Static Catsup Aspic label. Yes, that is a long time to… ## [Gig Review: Dan Whitehouse - The Glee Club, Birmingham. Sunday 28th June 2026](https://threechordsandthetruthuk.blogspot.com/2026/06/gig-review-dan-whitehouse-glee-club.html) _2026-06-29 · David · Three Chords and the Truth UK_ Momentous art comes from the pause as much as the piece. The moment when creativity breathes. An act of frozen time letting words, beats and notes settle. A gift curated in private, polished in the studio, then exhibited in a shared performance space. From the texture of glass to the emotive lure of love in all its guises, a joyous evening of collaborative care unfolded. Meticulous playing,… ## [Album Review: The Glass Hours - Chapel Glass](https://threechordsandthetruthuk.blogspot.com/2026/06/album-review-glass-hours-chapel-glass.html) _2026-06-24 · David · Three Chords and the Truth UK_ Duo music never stands still, and while we often celebrate iconic names from the past where two voices melt into one, there is nothing more refreshing than hailing a new act to carry the artform forward. The Glass Hours are more newish than new but the latest album CHAPEL GLASS is getting a lift to find fresh ears. Within a few bars and an opening verse, you sense a winning ticket is in your… ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1SVnJN4WvtNe) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Gig Review: Beardy Folk Festival - Hopton Wafers, Shropshire. Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st June 2026 (Friday to Sunday attended)](https://threechordsandthetruthuk.blogspot.com/2026/06/festival-review-beardy-folk-festival.html) _2026-06-22 · David · Three Chords and the Truth UK_ The curtain of cloud opened on solstice morning and the walled garden was bathed in beautiful sunshine. Intermittent rays and prevalent gloom gave way to how every summer festival should be. The weather is always in the back of your mind when winding through the Shropshire lanes in mid-June. A south-west facing hill location has played tricks in the past. No drama in 2026 as Beardy Folk danced,… ## [Album Review: The Hanging Stars - Just a Day](https://threechordsandthetruthuk.blogspot.com/2026/06/album-review-hanging-stars-just-day.html) _2026-06-19 · David · Three Chords and the Truth UK_ June releases awash with jangly guitars and multiple harmonies will always evoke a summery feel. The source may be southern England rather than West Coast USA but The Hanging Stars have become an established band of conjuring such a sound. JUST A DAY is their 6th release and a sufficient starting point if you want to discover a group hovering around the fringes poised for a significant… ## ["Never Never Again" by Real Numbers](http://whenyoumotoraway.blogspot.com/2026/06/never-never-again-by-real-numbers.html) _2026-06-18 · noreply@blogger.com (Rocksteady74 (Scott)) · When You Motor Away..._ Our expectations are always high for any new recording from Real Numbers , and we are never disappointed. Their latest slice if indie pop craftsmanship is "Never Never Again", the first single released from the upcoming LP Was It Always This Way . The song has delicious jangle and an appealing vibe of early '90s UK guitar pop. Good things are coming -- the album is due August 14 via Slumberland… ## ["Share The Right Line" by Van Chamberlain](http://whenyoumotoraway.blogspot.com/2026/06/share-right-line-by-van-chamberlain.html) _2026-06-02 · noreply@blogger.com (Rocksteady74 (Scott)) · When You Motor Away..._ We think and day is a good day for some up tempo guitar pop. Today's first dose is the sparkling "Share The Right Line" by New York quartet Van Chamberlain . Tasty hooks, yearning vocals and a welcome summery sheen make this a highlight track. And we also were thrilled to learn that the band is planning a September release of their second album, As Far As The Eye Can See . The Right Line by Van… ## [Robert Thurman – Are We There Yet?](https://rockingmagpie.wordpress.com/2026/05/22/robert-thurman-are-we-there-yet/) _2026-05-22 · rockingmagpie · The Rocking Magpie_ Robert ThurmanAre We There Yet?Self Release Beautiful, Yet Melancholic Blues/Folk That Paints Vivid Pictures in Your Head It’s been a long 9 months since I ‘retired’ from reviewing albums following a ‘bit of an episode’and a month ago, I was actually playing Robert’s previous release BURNING DAYLIGHT and wondering what he was up to now. … Continue reading Robert Thurman – Are We There Yet? ## [Season 2 - Power of Now](http://whenyoumotoraway.blogspot.com/2026/05/season-2-power-of-now.html) _2026-05-22 · noreply@blogger.com (Rocksteady74 (Scott)) · When You Motor Away..._ Over the years we have been impressed by the ability of Australian indie bands to meld some of our favorite musical bands into a pop concoction that fires our pleasure centers to great effect. Power of Now by Season 2 is, in our opinion, somewhat of a double meld because, in addition to combining some of our favorite indie pop styles, it also is the work of members from some of out favorite… ## [Chris Chalmers and The Souvenirs – Way Back Home](https://rockingmagpie.wordpress.com/2026/05/20/chris-chalmers-and-the-souvenirs-way-back-home/) _2026-05-20 · rockingmagpie · The Rocking Magpie_ Chris Chalmers and The SouvenirsWay Back HomeSelf-ReleaseIntimate and Powerful Southern Blues From Northern Ireland After first being introduced to it by my friend, the late lamented Bap Kennedy; I’ve had a soft spot for the vastly underrated Northern Irish music scene for nigh on 20 years now. One of my favourite discoveries was the band … Continue reading Chris Chalmers and The Souvenirs – Way… ## [Prism Shores - Softest Attack](http://whenyoumotoraway.blogspot.com/2026/05/prism-shores-softest-attack.html) _2026-05-16 · noreply@blogger.com (Rocksteady74 (Scott)) · When You Motor Away..._ In our memories, Montreal band Prism Shores walked the boundary between guitar pop and shoegaze, and they did it well -- familiar but with just enough individual character to stand out from the crowd. But our expectations for Softest Attack , their new album, required readjustment upon the first listen. On this new outing the band leans hard into indie pop and jangle, and they do it with flair and… ## ["This Is Our Life" by Nina Winder-Lind](http://whenyoumotoraway.blogspot.com/2026/04/this-is-our-life-by-nina-winder-lind.html) _2026-04-29 · noreply@blogger.com (Rocksteady74 (Scott)) · When You Motor Away..._ We were not previously familiar with Nina Winder-Lind or The New Eaves, the band of which she is a member. But we are quite taken with her new single "This Is Our Life". The song begins with restraint. But as it nears the first minute it opens up into a rousing folk pop romp. Coupled with an appealing video, we needed to play it through a half-dozen times to jump start our day. We will be looking… ## ["All Your Yesterdays" by The Hanging Stars](http://whenyoumotoraway.blogspot.com/2026/04/all-your-yesterdays-by-hanging-stars.html) _2026-04-28 · noreply@blogger.com (Rocksteady74 (Scott)) · When You Motor Away..._ Today brings our ears "All Your Yesterdays" -- a perfect slice of jangle pop by London's The Hanging Stars . The vocals, guitars and introspective lyrics recall the warmth of Laurel Canyon guitar pop and makes us yearn for more. And more we will get, as this single is the second song shared from the band's upcoming LP Just A Day . If we participated in the betting markets, we would be tempted to… ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Gwj04X7ftJW7) _2026-04-28 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Kitchenettes - Sunday Best 7"](http://whenyoumotoraway.blogspot.com/2026/04/kitchenettes-sunday-best-7.html) _2026-04-26 · noreply@blogger.com (Rocksteady74 (Scott)) · When You Motor Away..._ As it is Sunday, we think it is time to put on our Sunday Best . For you, putting on your Sunday best may be your best outfit, and we do not intend to dissuade you. You need to do you, and in our opinion too many people dress like they have a poor self image. But for us, Sunday Best also means a wonderful 7" by San Francisco project Kitchenettes . The members are Morgan, Emily, and Sequoia, whose… ## [Softjaw - Softjaw](http://whenyoumotoraway.blogspot.com/2026/04/softjaw-softjaw.html) _2026-04-24 · noreply@blogger.com (Rocksteady74 (Scott)) · When You Motor Away..._ The sun is out and Springtime is invading out world. In such times, our musical interests expand to music with a wide scope and a tempo that invites driving on the open roads in a convertible -- even if we are stuck in an office. Fortunately, Long Beach indie rockers Softjaw understand us. They know we need crunchy, riff and hook infused traveling music with power pop harmonies. And that is just… ## [Johnny Winter A ROCK & ROLL COLLECTION](https://rockingmagpie.wordpress.com/2026/04/01/johnny-winter-a-rock-roll-collection/) _2026-04-01 · rockingmagpie · The Rocking Magpie_ Johnny WinterA Rock & Roll CollectionRetroworld/Floating WorldFLOATD 6486 A Fitting Tribute To a Texan Blues Rock Legend Does the world need another Johnny Winter ‘Retrospective’ release?As a fan since the early 1970’s my answer is YES … and no, too. I’m not being difficult, but I’m waiting for a definitive album featuring the best of … Continue reading Johnny Winter A ROCK & ROLL COLLECTION ## [Michael Weston King – NOTHING CAN HURT ME ANYMORE](https://rockingmagpie.wordpress.com/2026/03/30/michael-weston-king-nothing-can-hurt-me-anymore/) _2026-03-30 · rockingmagpie · The Rocking Magpie_ Michael Weston King Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore Continental Song City Emotionally, Tragically Raw Set of Beautiful Songs After 20 years writing reviews for a number of publications, websites and ultimately my very own The Rocking Magpie I ‘retired’ from reviewing in the Summer of 2025. In the interim period I’ve done plenty of hill … Continue reading Michael Weston King – NOTHING CAN HURT ME… ## [The Shires, Hayley McKay & Jade Helliwell at Fire Station Sunderland](https://rockingmagpie.wordpress.com/2025/08/18/the-shires-hayley-mckay-jade-helliwell-at-fire-station-sunderland/) _2025-08-18 · rockingmagpie · The Rocking Magpie_ The Shires, Hayley McKay & Jade HelliwellFire Station SunderlandSunday 17th August 2025 As a local resident it’s odd to find Sunderland now advertising itself as ‘City of Music’ as historically it has very little history in the field apart from a couple of Punk venues over the days; but the good people at the old … Continue reading The Shires, Hayley McKay & Jade Helliwell at Fire Station… ## [The Tracksuit Trilogy THE EXPERIMENTAL POP BAND](https://rockingmagpie.wordpress.com/2025/07/18/the-tracksuit-trilogy-the-experimental-pop-band/) _2025-07-18 · rockingmagpie · The Rocking Magpie_ The Tracksuit TrilogyThe Experimental Pop Band Unspun Heroes Review and Interview A Mighty Fine Art-Rock/Indie-Pop Cult Classic Re-Release; Labelled With Love. This is outside our usual territories, but we couldn’t pass by the fourth offering from this small but perfectly formed record label when it is THIS good. Here’s the deal: Unspun Heroes are introducing … Continue reading The Tracksuit… ## [Maia Sharp TOMBOY](https://rockingmagpie.wordpress.com/2025/07/18/maia-sharp-tomboy/) _2025-07-18 · rockingmagpie · The Rocking Magpie_ Maia SharpTomboySelf Released Hook Filled Country-Folk and 80’s Filled Singer-Songwriter Americana. Immediately I heard the addictive toned, title-track, Tomboy I was hooked. Maia Sharp’s inventive stylings, her quirky humour matched by brutal honesty she brings a freshness to the table on this her 10th solo album. “The work I’ve had the privilege of doing with … Continue reading Maia Sharp TOMBOY ## [A Smyth HELLO GOLIATH](https://rockingmagpie.wordpress.com/2025/07/17/a-smyth-hello-goliath/) _2025-07-17 · rockingmagpie · The Rocking Magpie_ A. Smyth Hello GoliathLover Records Atmospheric and Eloquent Folk-Pop, Enriched with Layered Arrangements Dublin-born, Smyth was listed by the Irish times in 2020 among its ten acts to follow list and also the RMHQ year end Top 20 albums too. Smyth’s new album, Hello Goliath opens with Can’t Stop The Rain; a pressing rhythm featuring … Continue reading A Smyth HELLO GOLIATH ## [Mackenzie Roark & The Hotpants GHOST OF ROCK & ROLL](https://rockingmagpie.wordpress.com/2025/07/16/mackenzie-roark-the-hotpants-ghost-of-rock-roll/) _2025-07-16 · rockingmagpie · The Rocking Magpie_ Mackenzie Roark And The Hotpants Ghost of Rock and RollVocal Rest Records Roots-Rocking Americana, That’ Rolls With the Punches, From a Bunch of Musical Road Warriors After over a decade performing in and around Virginia and beyond; playing big stages, festivals, dive bars, coffee shops, breweries and more dive bars, Mackenzie Roark and the Hotpants … Continue reading Mackenzie Roark & The… ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tydTldE9X8Ba) _2025-07-16 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Fontaines DC, Exhibition Park in Newcastle](https://rockingmagpie.wordpress.com/2025/07/15/fontaines-dc-exhibition-park-in-newcastle/) _2025-07-15 · rockingmagpie · The Rocking Magpie_ Fontaines D.C. Exhibition Park, Newcastle 13th July 2025 The sun shone brightly as the gates to Newcastle’s famous Exhibition Park opened, so-named since the Jubilee Exhibition of 1887 was held in the city. As I passed through the entrance I was immediately impressed by the set-up; a large beer tent to the right, band merch … Continue reading Fontaines DC, Exhibition Park in Newcastle