The Belmont Hotel in Dallas is an imposing building. Its art deco design with bold curves and contrasting colours make a big statement. But what has this place got to do with music? Quite simple, its Room 41 was home to Texan troubadour Paul Cauthen while he wrote and recorded […]
US/International Interviews
INTERVIEW: Wade Bowen On ‘Solid Ground’, ‘Inconsistent Chaos’ Documentary & More
Dan sat down with Wade Bowen in Manchester last week to talk about his ‘Solid Ground’ album (& vinyl release!), ‘Inconsistent Chaos’ documentary, his difficult period in 2018 and more….
INTERVIEW: L.A. Actor/Musician Rob Mayes On New Music & Upcoming Projects
Hey Rob! Dan here, thanks for taking the time to chat! For anyone here in the UK who might not be too familiar with your work, tell us a little bit about yourself and how your acting career developed into country music… Thanks so much for chatting with me! I […]
INTERVIEW: Lauren Alaina (Dixie Fields)
Dan chatted with Dixie Fields Festival headliner Lauren Alaina to discuss her new duet with Chris Young, progress on album 3, ‘Ladies In The 90’s’ and her excitement about being back in the UK!
INTERVIEW/GIG REVIEW: Don Gallardo – Compton Parish Room, Chichester
For every glitzy big arena show there are loads of gigs going on in less well-known venues. All over our world of country, roots, americana, there are hugely talented artists working their tails off for a reward that doesn’t necessarily hit the jackpot. They do it because they love it […]
INTERVIEW: Kassi Ashton (CMA Fest) On New Music, Upcoming Album & More
“They actually cared about the music, and y’alls architecture and how you restore everything instead of bulldozing it down like we do is so nice” 😂 Dan chatted with Kassi Ashton at CMA Fest about her new music, plans for an album, thoughts on her UK trip last year and more…
INTERVIEW: Hunter Hayes On Upcoming Album, ‘Heartbreak’ & More
Dan sat down with Hunter Hayes at CMA Fest in Nashville to talk about his brand new album (coming soon!), latest single ‘Heartbreak’, how the time since ‘Storyline’ has inspired the new music and more…
INTERVIEW: Aaron Watson Talks All Things ‘Red Bandana’
With ‘Red Bandana’ out THIS FRIDAY, here’s our chat with Aaron Watson after his show on the Riverfront Stage at CMA Fest, going in-depth on the album tracks as well as his love for the UK!
INTERVIEW: RaeLynn On Touring With Maren, ‘Rowdy’, Playing In The UK & More…
Before her performance at the Royal Albert Hall, RaeLynn joined us to talk about touring with Maren Morris, latest single ‘Rowdy’ and more…
INTERVIEW: Kip Moore On Acoustic Shows, ‘The Bull’, Album 4 & More
Kip Moore sat down with Dan at the Birmingham Town Hall to talk about his acoustic tour, developments with ‘The Bull’, working with Charlie Worsham, album 4 and more…