August 2018 – Page 15

William Elliott Whitmore “Kilonova” (Bloodshot Records, 2018)

August 14, 2018 Peter Churchill 0

William Elliott Whitmore has spent the entirety of his 40 years on this planet living on the family farm in Iowa. As a singer-songwriter heavily influenced by the hardcore punk scene of that community, he has, […]

Dusty Stray “Through the Atmosphere” – Listen

August 14, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

On first listen, the gentle, dreamy ‘Through the atmosphere‘ sounds like a lullaby – but the song is actually a reflection on mortality, death and the afterlife. All set to a gently repeating acoustic accompaniment, it […]

James Houlahan “The Wheel Still In Spin” (Independent, 2018)

August 14, 2018 Mike Elliott 0

The “wagon-wheel effect” is an optical illusion where a wheel appears to be turning backward when, in fact, it is in forward motion. Science journals argue over its cause, but some attribute the phenomenon – other […]

Anna Tivel & Jefferey Martin, The Green Note, London, 4th July 2018

August 14, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Either one of these artists would be worth turning out for, even worth dragging into a heat soaked and sticky London evening, and wandering down the dust-blown streets of Camden Town. Yeah, even worth fighting with […]

Video: Smith & Brewer “Life’s Too Short”

August 14, 2018 Jeremy Searle 0

Some fabulous guitar work here from Ben Smith & Jimmy Brewer on this track taken from their new live album available now. There’s a studio offering in the pipeline too.

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: August 2018

William Elliott Whitmore “Kilonova” (Bloodshot Records, 2018)

Dusty Stray “Through the Atmosphere” – Listen

James Houlahan “The Wheel Still In Spin” (Independent, 2018)

Anna Tivel & Jefferey Martin, The Green Note, London, 4th July 2018

Video: Smith & Brewer “Life’s Too Short”

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”