December 2020 – Page 10

Gillian Welch “Boots No. 2 The Lost Songs Box Set” (Acony Records, 2020)

December 18, 2020 Paul Kerr 0

When they come to write the social history of 2020, perhaps the only folk with fond memories of the year will be fans of Gillian Welch. Previously quite spare with her recordings (five albums in 15 […]

Michael Feuerstack “I Used To Be A Singer” – Listen

December 18, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Michael Feuerstack was one of the songwriters in The Wooden Stars and then released a string of records as Snailhouse before recording under his own name. His next album ‘Harmonize the Moon‘ is out next March, […]

Video Premiere: Radiator King “Gospel”

December 18, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

We are delighted to premiere ‘Gospel’, the latest video release from Radiator King. Featuring a strong acoustic strum, rolling piano and the characterful, melodic vocal of Adam Silvestri, this is a song that brings to mind […]

AUK’s top 10 americana albums ever: Jason McDonald

December 17, 2020 Clint West 4

Welcome to another set of wonderful albums as our writers continue to seek out the top 10 americana albums ever. As we approach the festive season we can begin to look forward to the climax of […]

Steve Forbert “Jackrabbit Slim Live In Ashbury Park” (Blue Rose/Time Life, 2020)

December 17, 2020 Ljubinko Zivkovic 0

During the seventies, there was a debate raging about who will be the next Bob Dylan. Music weeklies and monthlies were constantly compiling their lists, with the names of Bruce Springsteen, and Tom Waits to be […]