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But Is It Americana? – Dr Feelgood

June 20, 2022 Tim Martin 5
This week Tim Martin steps up to argue the case for an Americana tag for an outfit not normally associated with the genre. He’s chosen to opt for a band with deep connections to the delta […]
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Tom Jenkins “Under The Sun” – let’s bop around!

June 20, 2022 Jonathan Aird 2
We’ve been having that conversation again.  You know, the one that goes like – “You do know, don’t you man, that Americana doesn’t have to be like totally gloomy and depressing?” “Sure, sure, only 90% of […]
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Video Premiere: Shadow Bones “Over and Out”

June 20, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
Shadow Bones is the new solo project of Hampshire singer-songwriter Luke Williams.  During his twenty-year music career, Williams has been supported by the likes of CLASH and BBC Introducing and he’s been involved in touring bands, […]
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Something for the weekend: Paul Kelly “Back to the Future”

June 17, 2022 Mark Whitfield 0
Well that’s it from us for another week. If you’re at Black Deer this weekend, I am NOT JEALOUS AT ALL. Bloody kids. There will be some AUKers around so please do go and say hello […]
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Justin Golden “Hard Times And A Woman”

June 17, 2022 Graeme Tait 0
Golden delivers a fine mix of Blues soaked Americana on excellent debut. Hailing from Virginia, Justin Golden has grown up steeped in the distinctive sound of the fingerpicked Piedmont blues so synonymous with his home state, […]

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Interview: Bob Lind on “It Oughta Be Easy”

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While Dave Alvin is regarded as one of the greats of American roots music, his taste in music and his own music from the Blasters onwards has included hints of his musical eclecticism. Evidently, he always […]

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We’re trusting that you’ve heard of Jason Isbell.   This is the third single from the new album ‘Weathervanes‘ which is out June 9 via Southeastern Records/Thirty Tigers.  ‘Cast Iron Skillet‘ shares wisdom and life lessons  from […]
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