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Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

June 29, 2026 0

Shooter Jennings has announced the release of Diamonds, a new album of previously unheard songs by his father, Waylon Jennings. Physical copies (CDs, LPs, Cassettes) and downloads of Diamonds will be in stores on 13th November […]

For the Sake of the Song: Elles Bailey “Starling”

June 29, 2026 0

Some songs take time to percolate into you; others sear themselves much quicker. Starling by Elles Bailey is the latter. It is newly released, yet I already know it will be one of those songs that […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 242 “No words this week”

June 29, 2026 1

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Track Premiere: The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio “Welcome To The Family”

June 29, 2026 0

It’s been a while, and then some, since we’ve had anything new from The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio, but rare as it might be, we’ve always liked what they have to say. Today, we have a […]

Video: Brian Fallon – “Ring of Fire/Folsom Prison Blues” (Johnny Cash)

June 29, 2026 0

Here’s a performance to bridge generations. Brian Fallon from The Gaslight Anthem paid tribute to the legendary Johnny Cash with his contribution to Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us, Celebrating 250 Years of American Music. This […]

Features
For the Sake of the Song: Elles Bailey “Starling”
Some songs take time to percolate into you; others sear themselves much quicker. Starling by Elles Bailey is the latter. It is newly released, yet I already know it will be one of those songs [...]
Classic Clips
Classic Clips: Lynyrd Skynyrd “Call Me The Breeze” – Old Grey Whistle Test, London, 1975
Somewhere I have a cassette tape of this session, recorded from the TV using the tiny built-in audio mic on my radio cassette player; very low tech. The recording was further embellished with random sneezes [...]
Essentials
Essentials: The top 10 Essential Americana Live Albums
We experience music typically either at a show or on record. The live album is the device by which artists and labels attempt to bridge the two. The types of live album vary. There are [...]
Can't Live with it, Can't Live without it
Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Ben Folds Five
Ben Folds Five were a three-piece band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They were together only a short while before the seven-year itch sent lead vocalist Ben Folds off to work on solo projects. This [...]
Interviews
Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share
As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, [...]

Something for the weekend: Chicago “Just You ‘N’ Me”

June 26, 2026 2

Well that’s it from us for this week. It’s PAYDAY for many people and if you’re dreamimg of a future when you can actually go out the of house without a wall of unbearable heat hitting […]

Classic Clips: Lynyrd Skynyrd “Call Me The Breeze” – Old Grey Whistle Test, London, 1975

June 26, 2026 0

Somewhere I have a cassette tape of this session, recorded from the TV using the tiny built-in audio mic on my radio cassette player; very low tech. The recording was further embellished with random sneezes from […]

Latest AUK Podcast is a bumper edition featuring Other Brother Darryl & Danni Nicholls

June 26, 2026 0

This latest AUK Podcast is a double-bubble edition featuring interviews with two very classy acts that both have albums out today. First up, the Boston band Other Brother Darryl with their gorgeous harmonies and melodies, talking […]

Eilen Jewell “Soul Kitchen” – breakin’ on through to the other side

June 26, 2026 0

We’re having a bit of an Eilen Jewell moment at the… er… moment. Yeah, new sounds, reflecting on old sounds, it’s all been happening. And here we are again with another new recording as Eilen Jewell […]

Video Premiere: Maya de Vitry “Nobody Else”

June 26, 2026 0

Nobody Else is the latest single from Nashville-based musician Maya de Vitry. The lush, layered arrangement features Jo Schornikow’s sustained keys and twisting, bending notes of pedal steel from Spencer Cullum, sounding both sweetly melodic and […]

Track Premiere: The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio “Welcome To The Family”
June 29, 2026 0
It’s been a while, and then some, since we’ve had anything new from The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio, but rare as it might be, we’ve always liked what they have to say. Today, we have [...]
Video: Brian Fallon – “Ring of Fire/Folsom Prison Blues” (Johnny Cash)
June 29, 2026 0
Here’s a performance to bridge generations. Brian Fallon from The Gaslight Anthem paid tribute to the legendary Johnny Cash with his contribution to Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us, Celebrating 250 Years of American Music. [...]
Something for the weekend: Chicago “Just You ‘N’ Me”
June 26, 2026 2
Well that’s it from us for this week. It’s PAYDAY for many people and if you’re dreamimg of a future when you can actually go out the of house without a wall of unbearable heat [...]
Eilen Jewell “Soul Kitchen” – breakin’ on through to the other side
June 26, 2026 0
We’re having a bit of an Eilen Jewell moment at the… er… moment. Yeah, new sounds, reflecting on old sounds, it’s all been happening. And here we are again with another new recording as Eilen [...]
Video Premiere: Maya de Vitry “Nobody Else”
June 26, 2026 0
Nobody Else is the latest single from Nashville-based musician Maya de Vitry. The lush, layered arrangement features Jo Schornikow’s sustained keys and twisting, bending notes of pedal steel from Spencer Cullum, sounding both sweetly melodic [...]

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