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While Andrew Tuttle paints a portrait of his hometown, what emerges is not merely a vision of Alexandra, but a watercolour full of the wonder of that which comes from the hands of an acoustic artist of the highest order.

Thanks to The Danberrys the future is in good hands, hands that understand how to make steel sing and songs that are a salve for broken spirits. Shine does just that, providing a wellspring of hope during trying times.

Blood is thicker than water, and the familial bond of Sara and Sean Watkins is undeniable. More than just sister and brother they are kindred spirits, creating music that appeals to both body and soul. The Watkins Family Hour continues the journey of two musicians on the lifelong pathway of brother sister.

Touchstones. Talismans. Certain pieces of music have the ability to transport you to a different dimension – Last Flight Out merges the landscape between folk and jazz, it approaches the sublime with subtlety and grace.

Having someone you can count on is of the utmost of importance these days and no one appreciates that more than M.C. Taylor and Hiss Golden Messenger. Forward, Children provides a testament to the unsung heroes who provide for our collective future.

Changing his gears and shining the spotlight on the things he believes, Mr. Alec Bowman’s I Used To Be Sad & Then I Forgot suggests, despite all the evidence to the contrary, we still need to look to find a reason to believe.

Subtly nuanced, The Perfect Plan suggests The Lowest Pair are a duo offering a blend of music and musings to deliver respite from today’s current journey into uncharted territories. They are the antidote for what ails you.

Wise beyond her years, Maya Rae sounds like a veteran at just 18; produced by Steve Dawson and backed by a crack cast of musicians including Birds of Chicago and kai Welch, don’t let this album pass you by.

We talk to Gabriel Birnbaum, independent musician and champion of the independent scene. We talk about his latest album Nightwater, the challenges and rewards of recording on a 4-track, Covid-19 and its impact, American politics, refuge in music, the music industry and how it treats artists.

On Bloom Innocent – Acoustic, Fink moves beyond the limitations of any particular genre, developing new methods of communication. Blending the electronic and the acoustic worlds is no easy task yet Fin Greenall and company seem to have seamlessly mastered the task.

Don’t Let The Bastards Get You Down Brett Newski tells us, as he looks at the world through eyes jaded by years of disappointment and lies.

Shelby Lynne mines the depths of her consciousness to examine what is real in her relationships. The truth is on display. Listen and you can hear exactly how it plays out in her life, the good, the bad, the unexplainable.