January 2020 – Page 5

Video Premiere: Maz O’Connor “Loved Me Better”

January 29, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Described by The Guardian as: ‘One of folk’s brightest young talents,’ Maz O’Connor has been building on the success of her debut, 2016’s ‘The Longing Kind’, touring with the likes of Rosanne Cash and working on […]

The Lone Bellow + Tommy, St Pancras Old Church, London, 23rd January 2020

January 29, 2020 David Jarman 0

The charming and atmospheric St Pancras Old Church, dating back to the Norman era, was a perfect setting for an intimate set by The Lone Bellow, the second of two sold out shows. Performing as a […]

Peter Bruntnell + Mally Smith @Celtic Connections, The Glad Cafe, Glasgow, 23rd January 2020

January 29, 2020 Paul Kerr 0

It’s traditional now to note that Peter Bruntnell is a true “cult hero” (courtesy The Guardian) and is commonly regarded as one of the UK’s best singer-songwriters and performers by those “in the know.” So it […]

Sam Lee “Old Wow” (Cooking Vinyl, 2020)

January 29, 2020 Mark Nenadic 0

It has to be admitted, Dear Reader, that this writer isn’t a great fan of the folkier end of the ouvre. However, this writer isn’t an idiot (generally speaking) and can tell a bloody great record […]

Heart Hunters “Smokin’ Potpourri” – Listen

January 29, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

This new song by Heart Hunters is also, as you’d expect, heartfelt. Not mushy lovey-dovey stuff though, what duo Drew de Man (really ?) and Brianna Blackbird (so cool – we’ll buy that, but only just) […]

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: January 2020

Video Premiere: Maz O’Connor “Loved Me Better”

The Lone Bellow + Tommy, St Pancras Old Church, London, 23rd January 2020

Peter Bruntnell + Mally Smith @Celtic Connections, The Glad Cafe, Glasgow, 23rd January 2020

Sam Lee “Old Wow” (Cooking Vinyl, 2020)

Heart Hunters “Smokin’ Potpourri” – Listen

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”