November 2016 – Page 5

Anna Elizabeth Laube “Tree” (Ahh…..Pockets! Records, 2016)

November 24, 2016 Rudie Hayes 0

The title track, an entry in a song writing competition to highlight the effects of pine beetle epidemic in Iowa City, the 4th album in AEL’s discography and an opening track with a sad weepy […]

Andy Irvine: Baldock and Letchworth Blues, Folk and Roots Club, Baldock – 19th October 2016

November 24, 2016 Jonathan Aird 0

Perched precariously on a collapsible stage barely large enough for his four bouzoukis, bag of harmonicas and himself – Andy Irvine looks surprisingly comfortable. This in spite of the perils experienced by those sat in the […]

Video: Phobophobes “Human Baby”

November 24, 2016 Jeremy Searle 0

Opening with a poem by the band’s late guitarist George Bedford Russell read by Will Self this is gloriously strange.

Joe Purdy “Who Will Be Next?” (Bread and Butter Music, 2016)

November 23, 2016 Jonathan Aird 0

Neil Young, around the time of his Living With War, bemoaned the absence of other, and younger, protest singers. This was never really true, the difference was the level of media attention such artists could attract – […]

Neil Young latest archives out Friday

November 23, 2016 Mark Whitfield 0

Although you may need to hot foot it over to the States for a copy – best go before the end of the year if you’re not white Caucasian. Uncut reports: “Neil Young will reissue a fresh […]

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: November 2016

Anna Elizabeth Laube “Tree” (Ahh…..Pockets! Records, 2016)

Andy Irvine: Baldock and Letchworth Blues, Folk and Roots Club, Baldock – 19th October 2016

Video: Phobophobes “Human Baby”

Joe Purdy “Who Will Be Next?” (Bread and Butter Music, 2016)

Neil Young latest archives out Friday

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”