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September 1, 2026 0

Everyone knows about new year resolutions but have you head of a new season resolution? As the weeks of scorched yellow grass become a distant memory, why not hunker down for the autumn and winter ahead […]

The Deep Blue live at the Cambridge Folk Festival - 1st & 2nd August 2026

The Luck of the Draw: AUK reader Les Bright enjoys his weekend at The Cambridge Folk Festival

September 1, 2026 0

While all AUK content is free to access, subscribers who donate a small amount each month to support the site are sent a Spotify/Apple Music/Tidal playlist each month featuring the best songs from albums we’ve reviewed, […]

Mary Gauthier “Alcohol and Adderall” – addiction blues

September 1, 2026 0

The thing is that Mary Gauthier knows what she’s talking about on the latest single from her upcoming album Reckoning, which is released September 25th on Soundly/Thirty Tigers. Not that this song, which those who caught […]

Video: The Long Version “Early Days” – anything that challenges you in a good way

September 1, 2026 0

Here’s the latest single from London-based band The Long Version. Early Days has a genuine, nostalgic feel, reinforced through songwriter Jon Heal’s sensitive, heartfelt words: “Slowly read each turning page // Don’t hurry through these early days.” […]

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

August 28, 2026 2

Well that’s it from us for this week, and what a sad week it’s been for not just the americana and country communities but for, well human decency. Plaudits can be cloying when someone moves on […]

Classic Clips
Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975
On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an [...]
Features
The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)
Dolly Parton was born in a one-room cabin in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and rose from rural poverty to become one of the most decorated and beloved artists in music history. While her glitzy [...]
Interviews
Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash
As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, [...]
Can't Live with it, Can't Live without it
Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River
As the listener traverses the hills, mountains and valleys of Okkervil River’s albums, there are many treasures lying in wait. Some in plain sight, some hidden, others only to be discovered following repeated excursions. Navigating [...]
Interviews
Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival
Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time [...]

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

August 28, 2026 4

On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an energetic […]

The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

August 28, 2026 1

Dolly Parton was born in a one-room cabin in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and rose from rural poverty to become one of the most decorated and beloved artists in music history. While her glitzy outfits […]

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Iron & Wine announces “Hen’s Teeth (Deluxe edition)”

August 28, 2026 0

Iron & Wine aka Sam Beam has announced the release of Hen’s Teeth (Deluxe Edition) due out 22nd September from Sub Pop. This expanded edition features six new recordings in total: four previously unreleased songs along […]

The latest AUK Podcast is now available featuring MMJ’s Jim James on being Wowed Out

August 28, 2026 0

As the month draws to a close, Keith talks to Jim James about his solo album Wowed Out, which… comes out… today. Do you see what we did there! Also out today are new albums from […]

Mary Gauthier “Alcohol and Adderall” – addiction blues
September 1, 2026 0
The thing is that Mary Gauthier knows what she’s talking about on the latest single from her upcoming album Reckoning, which is released September 25th on Soundly/Thirty Tigers. Not that this song, which those who [...]
Video: The Long Version “Early Days” – anything that challenges you in a good way
September 1, 2026 0
Here’s the latest single from London-based band The Long Version. Early Days has a genuine, nostalgic feel, reinforced through songwriter Jon Heal’s sensitive, heartfelt words: “Slowly read each turning page // Don’t hurry through these early [...]
Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”
August 28, 2026 2
Well that’s it from us for this week, and what a sad week it’s been for not just the americana and country communities but for, well human decency. Plaudits can be cloying when someone moves [...]
Video: Prinz Grizzley “Put Me Down (A Foreign Man)” – a paradise of peace and quiet
August 28, 2026 0
Immerse yourself in the stripped-back mountain sound of Put Me Down ( A Foreign Man) by Prinz Grizzley, the musical moniker of singer-songwriter Chris Comper. With just banjo and backing vocals as accompaniment, the focus [...]
Jason James “Honky Tonks In Mind” – let’s grab a drink, eh?
August 27, 2026 0
Today’s new track takes us deep into traditional Country with a rollicking visit to the local Honky Tonks with Jason James. The Texas troubadour sings a lively traditional-country romp about a man who knows a [...]

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