February 2020 – Page 4

Nathaniel Rateliff “And It’s Still Alright” (Stax, 2020)

February 27, 2020 Steven Rafferty 0

It was no secret that the new album from Nathaniel Rateliff would take on weightier subjects than what you’ll find in his work with the Night Sweats. Rateliff was open about the central role that dealing […]

Avi Kaplan “It Knows Me” – Listen

February 27, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

On ‘It Knows Me‘ Avi Kaplan brings a dark and deep baritone to the wilderness folk dominated by drums and echoes – it has a high mountains at night fall feel to it. Wide-open spaces, no-one […]

Chuck Prophet announces new album

February 27, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Guitar god Chuck Prophet has some good news for us all – May 15th will see his latest album ‘The Land that Time Forgot‘ carried shoulder high into the streets by Yep Roc. We don’t like […]

Video: Pokey LaFarge “Fuck Me Up”

February 27, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Pokey LaFarge dressed as the devil! Pokey LaFarge singing from his coffin at his own funeral! The gloriously creative and cinematic new video from LaFarge is a great, colourful accompaniment to his sound, which manages to […]

Forgotten Artists – Shelby Lynne

February 26, 2020 Rick Bayles 2

Shelby Lynne, or to give her the name she was christened with, Shelby Lynn Moorer is, as many will know, the (slightly) older sister of Allison Moorer. Yet while Allison seems to go from strength to […]

Family Stereo “Remedy” – heartbreak beckons

September 24, 2026 0

Family Stereo, most recently seen out supporting the Felice Brothers, is the project of Blake Watt, and Remedy is the opening song on his latest album The Thread, which has been released via Bella Union. It’s […]

Video Premiere: Elli de Mon “Strange Fruit”

September 24, 2026 0

Here is the latest single from Italian singer-songwriter, one-woman band, and writer Elli de Mon. Timeless and cinematic, Strange Fruit is deeply haunting and beautifully unsettling. The focus is entirely on de Mon’s impressive, resonant voice, […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]

Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Videos

Video: Steve Gunn “Other You”

July 6, 2021 0

Title track from his forthcoming album, ‘Other You’ sees Steve Gunn confirming that along with his reputation as a gifted and innovated guitarist, he’s also a talented songwriter and an increasingly impressive vocalist. Gunn pulled this album […]

Album Reviews

Curse of Lono “People In Cars”

January 6, 2022 0

Brilliant third album from Curse of Lono gets the new year off to a memorable start. Well, first things first. ‘People in Cars’, the third album by Curse of Lono is a great album. Released as […]

Album Reviews

Talena Bricker “War Line”

May 6, 2021 0

Bricker’s clear talent is washed out by shiny production, and a chance at emotional connection goes begging. This second EP from Pacific Northwesterner Talena Bricker is a somewhat middle of the road offering; with good quality […]

Month: February 2020