October 2016 – Page 15

Sturgill Simpson Crosses Over into Rock and Soul Set

October 12, 2016 Mark Whitfield 0

JUDAS! Rolling Stone Country reports: “For those needing more proof of Sturgill Simpson’s growing crossover appeal, they merely had to witness his revved-up performance at Brooklyn’s palatial Kings Theatre – one of several stops along the […]

Thomas Charlie Pederson “Second Hand War” (Karmanian Records, 2016)

October 12, 2016 Keith Hargreaves 0

It’s a family affair as Thomas Pederson is joined and produced by Daniel Pederson. This is a sparse album recorded by someone who has obviously listened to his Dylan and many other confessional singers and there […]

Bruce Springsteen “Chapter and Verse” (Columbia Records, 2016)

October 12, 2016 Jonathan Aird 0

As is probably obvious from the title, this is the companion album to The Boss’ recent biography Born To Run – the songs chosen by him – and as such covers the breadth of his career, […]

Chip Taylor “I’ll Carry For You” (Train Wreck Records, 2016)

October 12, 2016 Michael Farley 0

Chip Taylor is a musician who has deservedly earned much respect over the years so it seems a litle churlish to offer criticism of such a revered artist. However, even though he has written many great […]

Little Country Giants “Dead Reckoning” (Independent, 2016)

October 12, 2016 Michael Farley 0

Little Country Giants comprise husband and wife duo Cameron Federal and Russell Cook and were formed in 2004 and are one of the best kept secrets of the traditional country genre. If you liked the “Oh […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Month: October 2016

Sturgill Simpson Crosses Over into Rock and Soul Set

Thomas Charlie Pederson “Second Hand War” (Karmanian Records, 2016)

Bruce Springsteen “Chapter and Verse” (Columbia Records, 2016)

Chip Taylor “I’ll Carry For You” (Train Wreck Records, 2016)

Little Country Giants “Dead Reckoning” (Independent, 2016)

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”