February 2021 – Page 9

The Paper Kites “Roses”

February 19, 2021 Keith Hargreaves 0

Gorgeous, contemplative piece undermined by a couple of poor song choices The Paper Kites are from Australia and ‘Roses’ is the release that celebrates their tenth year of releasing gentle ‘slow core’ indie records, all melancholy […]

John John Brown “On Black Friday I Met Jesus “

February 19, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

John John Brown’s new single is taken from his second album ‘Americana Comics‘ and is a softly sardonic tale of the worship of consumerism at the holy Wal-Mart, told in a style which he acknowledges owes […]

Video: Mackenzie Shivers “Martha’s Vineyard”

February 19, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

The new single from Mackenzie Shivers begins as an absorbing rhythmic piece, with Shivers’ smooth, distinctive voice layered over strong percussion and fuzzy guitar. However, the effectiveness of her excellent song-writing is most apparent when the […]

AUK’s top 10 americana albums ever: Mark Whitfield

February 18, 2021 Clint West 1

Today sees us publish the last of our writers’ personal top tens. It’s been both entertaining and educative and has demonstrated the wide range of knowledge and tastes that AUK writers collectively possess. All the selections […]

Ian Fisher “American Standards”

February 18, 2021 Mark Nenadic 2

Seventies/Eighties AOR poppy Americana from a Missourian transplanted to Mid-Europe Reading the bio for Ian Fisher, one’s mind might easily conjure up the dusty, gritty acoustic epithets waiting to flow from your gramophone speaker. Stop right […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Justin Hinds & the Dominos - Early Recordings
By Joe Nathan , 10 hours ago
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Kasey Chambers - The Captain
By Joe Nathan , 20 hours ago
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Ratboys - Singin’ to an Empty Chair
By Joe Nathan , 1 day ago
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Third World - Journey to Addis
By Joe Nathan , 2 days ago
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Rosanne Cash - The River & the Thread (vinyl) Jes...
By Peter Thompson , 3 days ago
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Drive-By Truckers - Pizza Deliverance
By Joe Nathan , 3 days ago
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Guy Clark - Keepers
By Joe Nathan , 3 days ago
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Jerry Jeff Walker - Cowboy Boots and Bathin’ Suits
By Joe Nathan , 3 days ago
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Jimmy Buffett - A1A
By Joe Nathan , 4 days ago

The Talbot Trail Boys “The Talbot Trail Boys”

March 27, 2026 0

Lost songs from an imagined family past, sung with quiet conviction and understated authenticity. The Talbot Trail Boys is the latest iteration of Canadian Henry Adam Svec, who has produced music under various names (Peter Mansbridge […]

Susto Stringband “Hard Drug” – visions of death

March 27, 2026 0

Seems to be our week for stringbands, but that’s ok. Susto, the alt-country group led by frontman Justin Osborne, have announced the release of Susto Stringband (Volume 2) on May 29 via Missing Piece Records. It’s […]

Video Premiere: Roswell Road “Weirdo at the Party”

March 27, 2026 0

Here’s the spirited new single from London-based americana duo Roswell Road. Singer-songwriters Jasmine Watkiss and Zoë Wren tell frank, authentic stories, opening up with refreshing honesty about themselves and their everyday lives. Weirdo at the Party […]

Month: February 2021

The Paper Kites “Roses”

John John Brown “On Black Friday I Met Jesus “

Video: Mackenzie Shivers “Martha’s Vineyard”

AUK’s top 10 americana albums ever: Mark Whitfield

Ian Fisher “American Standards”

The Talbot Trail Boys “The Talbot Trail Boys”

Susto Stringband “Hard Drug” – visions of death

Video Premiere: Roswell Road “Weirdo at the Party”

Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

Brown Horse “Total Dive”