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Terre & Maggie Roche “Kin Ya See That Sun” – Newly found recordings

September 9, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
Singer-songwriter Terre Roche of the legendary NYC sibling folk trio, The Roches has announced the release of ‘Kin Ya See That Sun‘, a collection of previously unreleased live recordings and original songs written and performed by […]
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Video: John Calvin Abney “Watch Me Go (Back in Time)”

September 9, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
Here’s the latest single from singer-songwriter John Calvin Abney.  Beginning with some beautifully tuneful guitar-work and Abney’s understated, earnest vocal, ‘Watch Me Go (Back in Time)’ builds up in subtle layers, becoming gently rhythmic and demonstrating […]
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AUK’s Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century: Michael Macy

September 8, 2022 Michael Macy 0
As previous AUK writers have observed, it’s very hard to pick the best 10 americana albums from the last 20 or so years. For one thing I’ve probably only heard a fraction of them, so the […]
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Dream Team Triple Header – Ralph McTell, Altered Images, Bruce Springsteen

September 8, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
Dreaming, as someone once noted, is free – which is just as well since picking up tickets for this three would be sizable hit to the wallet.  But oh holy royal glory, what riches you are […]
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Video: Anna Tivel “The Dial”

September 8, 2022 Ed Donnelly 0
Twyla Tharpe get a new soundtrack to dance to in the video for Anna Tivel’s ‘The Dial’.   Gritty programmed percussion joins warbling rootsy guitars as Tivel sings about her experiences on the road after a long […]

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The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 1st – Townes Van Zandt “Pancho and Lefty”

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And so we come to the song that has been voted No 1 Americana Song of All Time… and who amongst you is really surprised? In some ways, it is no surprise, being the most iconic […]
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Sammy Volkov “Songs from the Goodbye Garden”

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With a voice that feels like a welcome throwback, the Canadian delivers an album full of impactful emotion. As a young, queer person raised on the Canadian prairies, Sammy Volkov struggled to find a place where […]
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Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring exclusive Boia Festival line up news from organiser Steve Prior

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This week sees festival fever hit the Podcast with two examples to the fore and one to finish the show. First up, Keith chats to Steve Prior about the gorgeous and elemental Boia Festival in St […]

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Interview: The Breath’s Stuart McCallum and Ríoghnach Connolly on collaborating with the Paraorchestra

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How to achieve true musical Symbiosis. The Breath are guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer Ríoghnach Connolly, and they ensure that the song is always at the centre of their alt-folk sound. That sound is rich, reflecting […]
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Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time

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In 2022, with her second studio album, Flesh and Bone, Cynthia Marchant explored spiritual truth and depth, and the magic of connecting with self and others in the many stages of life. Three years later, she’s […]
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Interview: Michael Weston King on why “Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore”

April 2, 2026 0
How the worst kind of family tragedy can lead to a career high British americana stalwart and music award winner Michael Weston King is releasing a new solo album, Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore. On the […]

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On his third album Dan Weber establishes himself as a songwriter of considerable talent. It’s been seven years since Weber’s second album ‘What I’m Lookin’ For’ was released in 2015. Why such a long gap? Weber […]
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