British Country music has been a bit of a weird genre. How can a bunch of kids in the centre of London know how to play country music? Can they “live” country music like their American cousins across the pond? To be honest, up until relatively recently, the thought and sound of British Country had sent shivers down my spine. No one’s really stood out as a banner holder for this burgeoning scene. Especially when it’s compared to what the “real” country guys are making… Fleet Foxes anyone? However, this might all begin to change. Grantura have been playing live for a number of years now and their debut album has been sometime in the making. Can they finally banish the embarrassment of UK Country? Continue Reading