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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Exclusive Listen: Arborist “Dark Stream”

October 12, 2016 Mark Whitfield 0
“Dark Stream” is the new single from Northern Ireland’s Arborist which we’ve got an exclusive stream for you to listen to here at UK. Beginning with a stark, quasi-funeral horn it launches in to a haunting […]
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Lizanne Knott “Excellent Day” (Proper Music Distribution, 2016)

October 12, 2016 Andrew Higgins 0
‘Excellent Day’ is Lizanne Knott’s fourth album, dedicated to long-time friend and guitarist Jef Lee Johnson who passed away unexpectedly. It is also the title of the last song on the album, written by Johnson, and […]

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Album Reviews

Dave Sutherland “Just Like a Black and White Film”

September 22, 2026 0
Warm, wistful country-leaning songs find their strength in memory, reflection and some lovely understated musical touches. There is something appropriately old-fashioned about Just Like a Black and White Film, the sixth studio album from Dave Sutherland. […]
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Lisa LeBlanc announces a new album and 2027 UK dates

September 22, 2026 0
Polaris-nominated Acadian songwriter Lisa LeBlanc has announced her new album, Patchwork, which will come out on 29th January 2027 via Bonsound, and has released the lead single, A Fleeting Thought Becomes Another Fleeting Thought, with a […]
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Dogwood Tales “Every Star in Rockingham County”

September 22, 2026 0
Virginian alt-country band transitions into indie rock on their fourth full-length outing. Dogwood Tales celebrate ten years as a band with the release of their 4th full length album, entitled Every Star in Rockingham County, and […]

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  • Dogwood Tales “Every Star in Rockingham County”
  • Track Premiere: Gary Marks “Where We Started”
  • Video: Prinz Grizzley “A Mountain to Be Tamed (The Struggling)” – There’s a devil in me waiting
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Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0
Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]
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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 […]
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Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0
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 Flyers. […]

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Live Review: Laura Cantrell + Doug Levitt, The Metronome, Nottingham – 4th July, 2023

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Tonight’s much anticipated concert by Laura Cantrell had created such a demand for tickets that the fantastic people at ‘Cosmic American Music’ who are responsible for putting on much of the best live music in the […]
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Our new AUK supporters playlist is out today – win tickets to see Fairport Convention!

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