Tennessee Vibes
Weekly 12, June 18
I have moved the Weekly 12 to a Wednesday to bring you the best of last week's new releases plus some real bangers from up-and-comers based mainly in Tennessee.
PAUL DETTMANN
Writer at Americana Vibes + White Owl and Pen & Sword Books.
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Zandi Holup has Clean Wings
The more you listen to Zandi Holup, the deeper and further you fall. Whoever you are.
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I Could Complain by Zoee
Zoee is not a moaner. She does not complain about anything. In some ways she is lucky to be alive, and spreads nothing but kindness wherever she goes.
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Cause I Got You by Mose Wilson
Mose Wilson can sing and write but he's also a producer. He's back on top form with this proper Country song that made me properly smile after a long, warm spring day.
Weekly 12, June 11
I have moved the Weekly 12 to a Wednesday to bring you the best of last week's new releases plus some real bangers from up-and-comers based mainly in Tennessee.
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Desert Queen by Pearl Charles
Pearl's album Desert Queen is available on Bandcamp and physical formats; several of the singles are available to stream.
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Pearl Charles at London Moth Club
A No. 55 bus ride to London's dark eastern underbelly. Would any of us make it out of Hackney alive? Spoiler alert: yes, some of us would.
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David Lynch, Girls and Guitars
David Lynch succumbed to emphysema in January. What was his contribution to Americana music?
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Savannah Brister SOFT Album Release
Memphis-based singer songwriter Savannah Brister releases "Soft" today and it's a wonderful album.
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Home by The Ting Tings
I haven't been quite this excited about an album since the last one.
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Lila Forde Builds it Brick by Brick
I know exactly who it was who told me to listen to Lila Forde. It was someone with absolute cruise missile accuracy and flawless taste.
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Anna May (Folk / Jazz / Doo Wop / Country / Sheer Quality)
Effortless quality. Anna May has the confidence to just strum and sing and I could listen to her all day long. And she's muttering about coming to play in London so keep an eye out!