"Evocative of Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott’s folk-pop, but without the heavy production... Add in a wistful voice full of reflection,and they become as inviting as those of Suzanne Vega."
Latest review floored me to be honest - i mean “This is the work of one of the UK’s best and most original singer-songwriters - Rating: 9.5/10” is one of the best quotes you could ever hope for as a…
Tuebrook is the latest solo album from local singer songwriter John Jenkins. Following the successful release of his 2021 album If You Can’t Forgive, You Can’t Love on Fretsore Records, Jenkins has now returned with a collection of soulful, nostalgia…
Named for an area of Liverpool where he spent a lengthy part of his childhood, attending church and both his infant and junior schools, although not all of…
Check out the latest single from Liverpool singer-songwriter John Jenkins. Runner-up in the Americana UK ‘Emerging Artist’ category back in 2021, Jenkins is a talented writer, whose thoughtful lyrics and reflective songs draw the listener in. ‘Christopher Roberts’ is…
The 13-track album from Liverpudlian singer-songwriter John Jenkins is packed with powerful tracks. Jenkins vocals, as soft and smooth as caramel, deliver well written lyrics addressing regret and broken dreams. Though it might sound sad, there is plenty to…
A varied collection of strong songs that repays repeated plays.
After being involved with Liverpool bands The Persuaders and Come in Tokio in the 80s, John Jenkins reappeared in 2015. He says of the shift from the post-punk of…
An artist I’ve been listening to and indeed writing about for five years now, the UK’s own and a songwriter and voice just perfectly connected to what moves and calms a listener – John Jenkins has a…
Desert Hearts - Single Review from Liverpool Acoustic 26th February 2021
Despite the challenges of lockdown, John Jenkins has been productive with the release of last year’s album Growing Old – Songs From My Front Porch, which garnered excellent…