Guardian Music — This hoarse whisperer sounds like an ageing American blues singer ... not bad for a twentysomething lad from EssexHometown: Motorway services, UK.The lineup: John Smith (voice, guitar).The background: He couldn't be more inauspiciously named, and yet... more info

Scotsman.com — FOLK and blues artist John Martyn left his entire UK estate to his partner and his daughter in his will. The Scottish singer, guitarist and songwriter, below, who lived in th more info

Guardian Music — Full of sarcasm and sneer, Beverley's debut single showed that not all 60s pop was light and fluffyIt's that time of year again: the New Year's Eve ritual of intoxication, to mark the passing of the old and the arrival of the new. Some people love it... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Got back to L.A. last night.  The middle of my autumn traveling mix for the rental car was made up of Warpaint’s “Billie Holiday,” The Middle East’s “The Darkest Side,” John Martyn’s “Over The Hill” and the following track by Ben... more info

Guardian Music — It's the last ever School of Rock blog (sniff! sob! etc) and so time to climb the wooden hill to Bedfordshire in search of music's most soothing lullabiesIt takes all sorts, but I used to find that the sound of Peel favourites Truman's Water turned u... more info

Guardian Music — This quirky newbie could easily be dismissed as just another kooky songstress were it not for the quality of her music and voice. Oasis fans look away now ...Hometown: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.The lineup: Beth Jeans Houghton (vocals, guitar), Dav "Lego" S... more info

All About Jazz — By: Dennis Cook This is magic, pure and not-so-simple. Megafaun creates exuberant, never-predictable music that makes one's brain expand and crackle like Jiffy Pop on a fire hot stovetop. That they accomplish this feat largely without the sturm und ... more info

All About Jazz — Art of Life Records is pleased to present a previously unreleased recording by three legendary British musicians. Bassist {{Danny Thompson = 10784}} (Pentangle, John Martyn, Tubby Hayes, Bert Jansch, Richard Thompson), guitarist {{Allan Holdsworth = ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — CATASTO ELETTRICO said...2009 kills! Soft Machine icon Hugh Hopper dies. After John Martyn and Ian Carr, 2009 is confirmed as a killer year...something unusual... Bone - Uses wrist grab (2003) Line-up: Nick Didkovsky / guitarHugh Hopper / bassJohn Ro... more info

Totally Fuzzy — strahinja said...Back On The Road presents:TOP SINGLES 1955 – 2000: Top Twenty Hits of 1991THE CLASH – London Calling (1979)BOB DYLAN – Highway 61 Revisited (1965)BIG MAMA THORTON – Jail (1975)THE FLAMING LIPS – The... more info