February 2020 – Page 31

Video: Alex Rex “Pass the Mask”

February 7, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

‘Pass the Mask’ is the new single from Alex Rex, also-known-as Alex Neilson. When he’s not producing emotional solo material, Rex is the drummer for acts like Bonnie “Prince” Billy and Shirley Collins. This is taken […]

Forgotten Artists – Mike Nesmith

February 6, 2020 Rick Bayles 0

Of course Mike Nesmith, The Monkee, hasn’t been forgotten, he’ll always have his place in musical history as the woolly hatted member of TVs attempt to cash in on the popularity of loveable, mop-top boy bands […]

Video: Sturgill Simpson “A Good Look”

February 6, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

One of last year’s standout albums was ‘Sound & Fury’ by the great, Grammy-winning Sturgill Simpson. Here’s the latest video from the album, featuring blistering guitars, disco rhythms and animated footage from the Netflix anime movie […]

Support Your Local Venue: ‘Biddulph Up in Arms’

February 6, 2020 Gordon Sharpe 3

Today AUK launches a new feature about those small local venues that are the heart and soul of our music. Often run on a hand to mouth basis by dedicated individuals, sometimes at their own cost, […]

David Keenan “A Beginner’s Guide To Bravery” (Rubyworks, 2020)

February 6, 2020 Linda Jameson 0

This is not a beginner’s guide to anything. From the outset it’s clear that David Keenan is an accomplished singer, nay poet, who is confident in his style and ability. Every song on ‘Beginner’s Guide to […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Liz stringer ‘ first time really feeling’Melbourne song...
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RE: Versions!
@paul-villers Those versions keep coming
By Martin Johnson , 1 day ago
RE: What are you watching at the moment?
Just binged "Legends" - a British drama on Netflix abou...
By Paul Villers , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Radio Paradise's Mellow Mix whilst on a bit of a drive
By Peter Thompson , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Amy Grant The 6th of January (Yasgur’s Farm): time for ...
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Lone Bellow - The Lone Bellow (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 4 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
XTC - A Coat of Many Cupboards (excerpts...it's a 4 CD ...
By Peter Thompson , 6 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@andyshort Yes, it makes a refreshing change from artis...
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
RE: My First Record Player
I had a Rotel amp and turntable too until the buttons s...
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For The Sake Of The Song: Joni Mitchell “Woodstock”

May 11, 2026 0

The Woodstock festival held in 1969 at Yasgur’s farm, Bethel, New York, is one of those truly emblematic moments in the history of contemporary music, and indeed in the birth of americana. And of course it’s […]

I’m Kingfisher “Give Up Together”

May 11, 2026 0

Nordic americana with a slightly heavier tinge. I’m Kingfisher is the alter ego of Swedish singer-songwriter Thomas Jonsson. Give Up Together is his sixth album under that guise and comes three years after his last release, […]

AUK Mini-Gigs

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Igloo Hearts

May 11, 2026 0

Igloo Hearts are James and Katie MacGregor, a married folk-pop duo from North Wales. For our next AUK mini-gig, they kindly agreed to share some of their latest songs with our readers and viewers. Since appearing […]

Month: February 2020

Video: Alex Rex “Pass the Mask”

Forgotten Artists – Mike Nesmith

Video: Sturgill Simpson “A Good Look”

Support Your Local Venue: ‘Biddulph Up in Arms’

David Keenan “A Beginner’s Guide To Bravery” (Rubyworks, 2020)

For The Sake Of The Song: Joni Mitchell “Woodstock”

I’m Kingfisher “Give Up Together”

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Igloo Hearts

Peter Case “At McCabe’s: My Life to Live”

The Krickets “If You Only Knew”