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Classic Americana Albums: Mary Chapin Carpenter “Between Here And Gone”

March 23, 2022 Peter Churchill 1

Mary Chapin Carpenter had released 7 albums spanning 17 years by the time ‘Between Here and Gone’ was released in 2004. Over that time Carpenter had evolved out of the initial country label attached to her […]

Tom Delaney & Caroline Keane “John Kelly’s Old Concertina Reel Set”

March 23, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, at last the return of the “not quite every-Wednesday afternoon Instrumental Track” feature….and do we have an instrumental for you today. We do! You will hear and (by courtesy of the Video Editor!) see Tom […]

Martin Ruby “Jacob And The Angel”

March 23, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Carefully crafted guitar instrumentals give a gentle respite from the world. Martin Ruby has taken something of an unexpected turn with his follow up to debut album ‘Heaven Get Behind Me‘, where that album dug into […]

Video Premiere: Babes in Canyon “Second Cities”

March 23, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the premiere of the excellent debut video from Seattle-based Babes in Canyon. At the heart of ‘Second Cities’ is a thumping, pulsing beat, over which brilliantly catchy melodic hooks captivate the listener alongside intriguing, […]

Sophie & the Broken Things “Delusions Of Grandeur”

March 23, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

A debut album that sounds comfortably familiar and signals the start of a successful career. Don’t worry if you haven’t heard of Sophie Gault, ‘Delusions Of Grandeur’ is her debut album with her band, the Broken […]

Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring author and journalist Liz Thomson

July 10, 2026 1

This week, Keith has a wonderful chat with Liz Thomson, esteemed journalist, author, broadcaster, activist, and founder of The Village Trip. There’s new stuff from Alex Amen, Electric Elm, Hawk & Steel, Rhiannon Giddens, and Jason […]

Ellie Holcomb “What Would I Do Without You” – watcha say?

July 10, 2026 0

Here’s a nice turn-around, as Drew & Ellie Holcomb release covers of each other’s songs. Released at the end of June, Drew offered his take on Ellie’s Constellations, while Ellie reimagines Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors’ […]

Video: Chris Pierce “Madonna Of The San Joaquin” – the hypocrisy of sanctimony

July 10, 2026 0

Here’s a live rendition of Madonna Of The San Joaquin from LA singer-songwriter Chris Pierce. The song is all the more powerful for being stripped back and performed solo acoustic, with just light, fluttering guitar as […]

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