Mike Davies

The Wood Brothers return with their sixth, longing-themed album ‘Paradise’ which turns up the heat somewhat for a rockier, more electric sound…and a little funkier too.

Penny & Sparrow are Andy Baxter and Kyle Jahnke, an Austin-based close harmony duo who, on their latest release, are joined by Alabama Shakes keyboardist Ben Tanner and with John Paul White of the now defunct Civil Wars on production and co-writing duties.

Bristol based singer songwriter Phil King already has two albums to his name and The Wreckage is certain to expand his profile considerably. He’s on tour now so try and catch him.

Harty’s songs rise above the comparison game, delivering strong melodies, catchy hooks and choruses and lyrics that, drawing on personal experience, have much to do with a life in motion and the shortness of the road.

Teddy Thompson & Kelly Jones release an album of duets inspired by Sam Cooke, Buddy Holly and the Everlys – They’re not reinventing the wheel, but they are taking it for a hugely enjoyable new spin.

Matt Andersen’s latest offering serves up a healthy dose of country soul on which he balances political comment with personal confession. One that’s sure to bring a broader appeal.

Whilst the band’s name, and indeed the album title, are inspired by Plato’s Allegory you don’t need a degree in philosophy to recognise the substantial beauty at play here.

Excellent Day is one for those albums for late summer nights filled with the smell of woodsmoke, the taste of a good bourbon and the glow of fireflies. Seek it out.

Henry Wagons may come from Australia, but his musical soul is clearly embedded in Nashville, which is precisely where he recorded After What I Did Last Night, working with producer Skylar Wilson.

Formed in 1979, And Also The Trees return with their latest album and like the tendrils, vines and roots of the earth upon which they draw ‘Born Into The Waves’ wraps itself around your mind and germinates.

For their latest offering Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons heads towards the rockier side of Americana roots for an album that’s sure to add to their already solid reputation.

The Narrows is Grant-Lee Phillips first recording in Music City which makes previous offerings sound like warm-ups…One of the best albums of his career.