January 2022 – Page 14

Interview: Greensky Bluegrass’s Paul Hoffman on “Stress Dreams” and playing arenas

January 18, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

They may have a rock’n’roll attituded and a light show but they still don’t have a drummer. Can you still be viewed as a red-headed stepchild when you are over twenty years of age? I’m not […]

The Other Side of Me: Russell Murphy recalls the soulful genius of Smokey Robinson

January 18, 2022 Russell Murphy 0

My mum and dad didn’t have a great deal in common; polar opposite political views, different religious backgrounds, they couldn’t even agree on what to call me when I was born and had to compromise on […]

Former Twang Factor 2 contestant Ian David Green announces new album and festival appearances..

January 18, 2022 Clint West 0

It’s always great to hear from our former Twang Factor contestants and this week we have news of live dates and new releases from Ian David Green, who took third place in our Twang Factor 2 […]

Clever Hopes “Artefact”

January 18, 2022 Rick Bayles 0

A good debut but an unbalanced duo. This is a confident and well-produced debut album from new Canadian duo Clever Hopes, Andrew Shaver and Eva Foote. It’s an album of ten, well-written tracks from Shaver (closing […]

Librarians With Hickeys “I Can’t Stop Thinking About You” – the mild buzz of obsession

January 18, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Librarians With Hickeys put this song out last year as a single on the legendary Big Stir Records, it’s a great song which might bring to mind early-1970s solo efforts from McGuinn. This perfect piece of […]

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 2022

Interview: Greensky Bluegrass’s Paul Hoffman on “Stress Dreams” and playing arenas

The Other Side of Me: Russell Murphy recalls the soulful genius of Smokey Robinson

Former Twang Factor 2 contestant Ian David Green announces new album and festival appearances..

Clever Hopes “Artefact”

Librarians With Hickeys “I Can’t Stop Thinking About You” – the mild buzz of obsession

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”