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Pick of the Political Pops: Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn “You’re The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly”

July 20, 2018 Paul Villers 0
There’s a reason that we are glad to have The Bunker at Americana-UK Towers and that reason is because there are folk like Donny John and Vlad the Inhaler in the world. Now, we’re all for […]
Album Reviews

Luna Waves “Seafoam Dream (Part 1)” (Independent, 2018)

July 20, 2018 David Stevenson 0
Luna Waves is the moniker adopted by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire, Rob Muir and the first part of his two album release ‘Seafoam Dream’ is due for release at the end of this month, with the […]
Interviews

James Houlahan Has “Memories of Outer Space”

July 20, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0
LA based singer-songwriter James Houlahan is gearing up for the release of his new album ‘The Wheel Still in Spin‘, which will be his fourth album.  ‘Memories of Outer Space‘ is the lead single from the […]
Videos

Video: The Long Ryders “Looking For Lewis & Clark”

July 20, 2018 Jeremy Searle 0
For the retro slot we have one of the great live bands, in fact great bands period and an incendiary performance of Looking For Lewis & Clark.   Have a great weekend everyone while The Long Ryders […]
Album Reviews

Lucero “Among the Ghosts” (Thirty Tigers, 2018)

July 19, 2018 Jim Finnie 0
OK, let’s break the rules and get straight to the point – ‘Among the Ghosts‘ is a very good album.  No need to read through, or (heaven forbid) even skim over a few hundred words describing […]

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Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Rabbits”

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Artwork for Jenny Reynolds album "Willow and Stone"

Jenny Reynolds “Willow and Stone”

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Interview: The Lives of Famous Men take the elevator upward

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Patty Loveless and Chris Staplerton at the CMA Awards 2022

Classic Clips: Patty Loveless and Chris Stapleton “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive” at CMA Awards, 2022

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Teenage Fanclub don’t dare to dream on new album and tour this autumn

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Videos

Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Rabbits”

July 24, 2026 0
Well that’s it from us for this week, and we leave you dear reader with a new song from Alberta’s Starpainter who this week have officially confirmed their new album, Cayenne Flowerbed, which will be out […]
Artwork for Jenny Reynolds album "Willow and Stone"
Album Reviews

Jenny Reynolds “Willow and Stone”

July 24, 2026 0
Songs on surviving life from an accomplished singer-songwriter, with hints of jazz amongst the folk rock accompaniment. Jenny Reynolds is a singer-songwriter, initially from Boston but now firmly a part of the Texas scene for the […]
Interviews

Interview: The Lives of Famous Men take the elevator upward

July 24, 2026 0
End Times Elevator Music is a special record to behold. From the Link Wray fuzz guitar rumbles on opener No Alarm to the title track closer, which arrives like Ben Schneider and Brendan Urie collaborated, there […]

  • Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Rabbits”
  • Jenny Reynolds “Willow and Stone”
  • Interview: The Lives of Famous Men take the elevator upward
  • Classic Clips: Patty Loveless and Chris Stapleton “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive” at CMA Awards, 2022
  • Teenage Fanclub don’t dare to dream on new album and tour this autumn
  • Book Review: Uncut’s “The 200 Greatest Americana Albums…Ranked!”
  • The latest AUK podcast is now available featuring Sophie Moore
  • Bee Appleseed “Escape From The Digital World” – turn off, tune out, fall into the world
  • Video: Sorrel Nation “Ran Jonny Ran” – longing and misplaced loyalty
  • Essentials: The Top 10 Americana Tracks by the least likely suspects
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  • Andy Davidson: The tracks released so far are great.
  • Tim Martin: A good point Richard, and I think you're right. However track 2 on Sounds of The New West was Sin…

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Interview: The Lives of Famous Men take the elevator upward

July 24, 2026 0
End Times Elevator Music is a special record to behold. From the Link Wray fuzz guitar rumbles on opener No Alarm to the title track closer, which arrives like Ben Schneider and Brendan Urie collaborated, there […]
Interviews

Interview: Have Gun, Will Travel is constantly evolving – What a concept!

July 22, 2026 0
Have Gun, Will Travel is the name of the band with the emphasis on travel. Not so much touring all over the world, but exploration, whether in their three concept albums or the songs written for […]
Interviews

Video Interview: Alex Amen on “Sun Of Amen” as he comes of age as a songwriter

July 21, 2026 4
Alex Amen is making waves as one of the new breed of songwriters to keep a very close eye on. Born in Texas, he has lived in communes on the West Coast, formed and played in […]

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Video Premiere: Danny Horn & The Shared Myths “Keep On Careening Karina”

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The new song from Danny Horn & The Shared Myths is a dark tale of a relationship in ruins.  However, “Keep On Careening Karina” positively bounds along with a wonderfully insistent rhythm and a gloriously bright, […]
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Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Matthew Ryan

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Matthew Ryan has been making superb albums since 1997 and to date has amassed an impressive 18 solo albums, as well as three collaborations. His knack for writing instantly accessible hooks and tunes is seriously impressive, […]
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Album Reviews

Fritillaries “Fritillaries”

August 17, 2022 0
Sensitive, wistful and accomplished folky debut album from Bristol based duo. Fritillaries are a type of plant which produce bell-shaped, chequered flowers in the spring. The Fritillaries the band comprise Hannah Pawson and Gabriel Wynne who […]

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