November 2021 – Page 25

Del McCoury “Running Wild” – lost control, running wild, mighty bold

November 9, 2021 Jonathan Aird 1

Speaking of people who need no introduction – entranced by Earl Scruggs’ playing, took up the banjo and joined Bill Monroe in 1963 and the rest really is Bluegrass History. This is not only the purest […]

The Moon Shells “Earth”

November 9, 2021 Tim Martin 0

Simple songs, and a sound from another time make this an album which stands out from the modern crowd. The Moon Shells are a 5 piece band who say that they “draw from the traditional music […]

Video” The Lumineers “Big Shot”

November 9, 2021 Cam Fraser 0

Denver’s double GRAMMY-nominated band, The Lumineers, release the second single from, ‘Brightside‘, their eagerly anticipated new album. ‘Big Shot‘ poignantly considers the destructiveness of big egos left unchecked, and the bad decisions that can ensue. Produced […]

Margo Cilker “Pohorylle”

November 9, 2021 Peter Churchill 1

High-class vocals on promising debut album hints at a bright future for Oregon singer-songwriter. For her debut album ‘Pohorylle’ Margo Cilker has drawn on the experiences gleaned from seven years on the road and at various […]

Aoife O’Donovan “Prodigal Daughter” – you can go home, maybe

November 9, 2021 Jonathan Aird 1

Some singers are their own guarantee of excellence – so I really shouldn’t need to try and persuade anyone to listen to ‘Prodigal Daughter‘. It’s Aoife O’Donovan, and it’s beautifully played and sung and the lyrics […]

The latest AUK Podcast now available featuring Israel Nash and Sid Griffin

September 25, 2026 0

We’ve reached the half-century and celebrate with a deluxe double issue featuring some scintillating chat with two icons of the genre. Israel Nash talks about his reimagining of Sweetheart of the Rodeo and his songwriting process, […]

Leon III “Invisible Ink” – heating the lemon juice

September 25, 2026 0

Ah, the sweet delights of Candy Cigarettes, those thin white sticks of some sweet concoction with the realistic glow of red at the tip; all packaged away in what was rather like a matchbox and came […]

Video Premiere: The Cashville Trash Pandas “Worker’s Song (Handful of Earth)”

September 25, 2026 0

Ushered in with pounding drums and pulsing bass, the new single from The Cashville Trash Pandas is a heartfelt anthem for working people all over the world. Worker’s Song (Handful of Earth) is for all of […]

Month: November 2021

Del McCoury “Running Wild” – lost control, running wild, mighty bold

The Moon Shells “Earth”

Video” The Lumineers “Big Shot”

Margo Cilker “Pohorylle”

Aoife O’Donovan “Prodigal Daughter” – you can go home, maybe

The latest AUK Podcast now available featuring Israel Nash and Sid Griffin

Leon III “Invisible Ink” – heating the lemon juice

Video Premiere: The Cashville Trash Pandas “Worker’s Song (Handful of Earth)”

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”