February 2020 – Page 3

Classic Album Review: Cowboy Junkies “The Trinity Session” (RCA, 1988)

February 27, 2020 Diccon Johnston 0

This is arguably the slowest album ever recorded. It is surely ironic, therefore, that it was recorded in (almost) a single session on 27th November 1987 with no mixing, overdubs or edits. The recording was made […]

Willie Nelson to release new album “First Rose of Spring”

February 27, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

Willie Nelson has announced the release of his 70th (!) solo studio album (and 14th for the Legacy label)–on Friday, April 24 (right before Willie’s 87th birthday on April 29th). The record is described as “an […]

US Rails “Mile By Mile” (Blue Rose, 2020)

February 27, 2020 Clint West 0

The US Rails are a group of Philadelphia based musicians, all of whom follow their own musical careers, but come together periodically to record and tour as a band. ‘Mile By Mile’ is their fifth album […]

Video: The Blue Highways “Long Way to the Ground”

February 27, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Following their 2019 EP, The Blue Highways release their debut album on 13th March. Here is the new video for the title track, ‘Long Way to the Ground’, which uses the symbol of a blindfold to […]

Peter Bruntnell’s “Normal For Bridgewater” turns 21

February 27, 2020 Mark Underwood 0

Call us gifted with foresight – or maybe it’s just a case of great minds thinking alike – but we had recent cause to feature Peter Bruntnell’s song ‘N.F.B.’ in our regular ‘Song for the Apocalypse’ […]

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: February 2020

Classic Album Review: Cowboy Junkies “The Trinity Session” (RCA, 1988)

Willie Nelson to release new album “First Rose of Spring”

US Rails “Mile By Mile” (Blue Rose, 2020)

Video: The Blue Highways “Long Way to the Ground”

Peter Bruntnell’s “Normal For Bridgewater” turns 21

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”