2022 – Page 139 – Americana UK

But Is It Americana? – The Beach Boys

August 23, 2022 Ljubinko Zivkovic 0

In our latest article in this series, Ljubinko Zivkovic asks the question about one of the most American of bands. Could the Beach Boys be considered Americana? The main question here is whether the music of […]

Luke Sital-Singh “Dressing Like A Stranger”

August 23, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

A move to California hasn’t significantly altered Luke Sital-Singh’s sound. Luke Sital-Singh’s debut album ‘The Fire Inside’ caused a bit of a stir here in the UK as it was recognised as bringing a breath of […]

Allison Russell “You’re Not Alone” – featuring Brandi Carlile

August 23, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

You know it’s a real pleasure to say that today’s song needs no introduction – since we all know and appreciate the talent of Allison Russell. A pleasure because after years of banging on about Birds […]

Video Premiere: Steve Dawson “Twig Bucket”

August 23, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the latest single from prolific, Nashville-based Steve Dawson, recorded live at The Studio Nashville by Brook Sutton. The studio version of ‘Twig Bucket’ appears on Dawson’s second album to be released this year, ‘Phantom Threshold’, […]

Interview: Talking the post pandemic festival blues with Brighthelmstone’s Jim Walker

August 22, 2022 Paul Kerr 0

Real post lockdown challenges being faced by Mid Sussex Music and Ale Festival. Back in August 2019 AUK spoke with Jim Walker, managing director of Brighton based Brighthelmstone Promotions, about his third annual Mid-Sussex Music and […]