December 2019 – Page 13

Songs for the apocalypse: Billy Bragg “Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards”

December 11, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

Tomorrow feels like the most important day this country has faced in many decades – more on that tomorrow – so for this week’s voyage to americanageddon, there couldn’t really be any other choice. Billy Bragg […]

Brady Harris “Keep Your Cover” (Independent, 2019)

December 11, 2019 Keith Hargreaves 0

This is a sweet and simple confection that punches above its short minute count on the strength of its songwriting, production and musicality. Opening with ‘Tell Me Why’, you could be fooled into thinking you’re getting a […]

Frank Turner + Emily Barker, Alexandra Palace, London, 30th November 2019

December 11, 2019 Andrew Frolish 0

Frank Turner’s sold out show at the wonderful Ally Pally was his 2,431st gig since setting out as a solo artist in 2004. This is, in itself, a phenomenal achievement and is a sign of his […]

Mad Crush “Listen, The Snow Is Falling” – Listen

December 11, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

We could have pulled a fast one on you here valued reader – we premiered Mad Crush’s single ‘Northern Lights‘ at the end of October, and that’s got a bit of a wintry connection. We could […]

Beans on Toast “Inevitable Train Wreck” (Beans on Toast Music, 2019)

December 11, 2019 Guy Lincoln 0

Beans on Toast may be a creature of habit, releasing, as he does, a new record each year on his birthday, December 1st. He’s been doing this for over 10 years now with his latest instalment, […]

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: December 2019

Songs for the apocalypse: Billy Bragg “Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards”

Brady Harris “Keep Your Cover” (Independent, 2019)

Frank Turner + Emily Barker, Alexandra Palace, London, 30th November 2019

Mad Crush “Listen, The Snow Is Falling” – Listen

Beans on Toast “Inevitable Train Wreck” (Beans on Toast Music, 2019)

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”