January 2021 – Page 11

Terry Clarke “Walk Like a King: Songs For Dylan Thomas”

January 20, 2021 Gordon Sharpe 0

A Thoughtful and Sincere Meditation on a Great Poet. It’s sad that much can be learnt about Terry Clarke by way of the obituaries that followed his passing, in April 2020, at the age of 72. […]

Merry Hell “Emergency Lullabies”

January 20, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

A contemporary Wigan folk-rock album that covers current issues and manages to sound live even when recorded under COVID constraints Wigan’s Merry Hell are at the folk end of the AUK musical spectrum and are considered […]

10 americana songs about horses

January 20, 2021 Gordon Sharpe 10

Here we have another in the ‘ten‘ series – ten songs with horses as the subject. You might think there would be dozens and for all I know there are – but I certainly spent some […]

Finn Bonel “Spectral Songs”

January 20, 2021 Mark Nenadic 0

A worthy downer folk collection that flattens the spirits nicely. Louche, stoner-esque , psych-folk is served up piping lukewarm (in a good way) by South Londoner Finn Bonel. Beck Hansen is a significant influence here; that […]

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 2021

Terry Clarke “Walk Like a King: Songs For Dylan Thomas”

Merry Hell “Emergency Lullabies”

10 americana songs about horses

Finn Bonel “Spectral Songs”

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”