January 2023 – Page 29

The First Time: Clint West – Hawkwind, Ipswich Gaumont, December 18th 1975

January 3, 2023 Clint West 5

Welcome to a new series where AUK writers look back on the first gig that they ever attended. Clint West kicks off the series by reflecting on not just a gig, but a whole formative experience. […]

The Song Remains: Ian Tyson (1933 – 2022)

January 3, 2023 Martin Johnson 8

A real Canadian cowboy who was also a folk, country rock, and country pioneer. Canadian cowboy, rancher, and musical icon Ian Tyson died on 29th December 2022, at his Longview, Alberta, ranch following recent ongoing heart-related […]

Track Premiere: Barrel Flash “Between The Lines”

January 3, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

We’re starting a new year of Tracks with a premiere from Barrel Flash who are a Minneapolis/St. Paul-based trio consisting of Julia Brown on vocals and piano, Ross Johnson on vocals, acoustic/electric guitar, harmonica and Priscilla […]

Video: Ever More Nest “Happy New Year”

January 3, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

A warm welcome to 2023 for all the AUK readers out there. The latest single from Ever More Nest, ‘Happy New Year’, is a perfect way to begin afresh. This Americana and folk infused New Orleans-based […]

RE: Versions!
This time a Dylan 'classic' although there are more tun...
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath
By Joe Nathan , 16 minutes ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
John Richard Paul - Midwestern Modesty
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RE: Pedro Sánchez
It certainly couldn’t make things worse, Paul. I have a...
By Martin Johnson , 9 hours ago
RE: Pedro Sánchez
My tried and trusted tactic of shouting "FUCK OFF!" at ...
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Nothing is real (maybe)
An interesting read if you can get through some of the ...
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RE: Pedro Sánchez
What’s that saying, Mark? Hope springs eternal. I belie...
By Martin Johnson , 12 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
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RE: Useful Links - Post Them HERE
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Video Interview: Dave Alvin on The Third Mind’s “Spellbinder”

March 11, 2026 0

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 […]

Artwork for the Wave Pictures album Gained/Lost

The Wave Pictures “Gained/Lost”

March 11, 2026 2

Ambitious, dream-soaked pop that reaches high but rarely quite lands. There’s something immediately intriguing about Gained/Lost. On paper, the ingredients are enticing: the literate jangle of The Smiths, the wide-eyed psych-pop glow of The Flaming Lips, […]

artwork for Lynn Miles album "A Bouquet of Black Flowers"

Lynn Miles “A Bouquet of Black Flowers”

March 11, 2026 2

Pick of the bunch from Canadian troubadour in late career full bloom. Lynn Miles may not yet be among your ‘top ten Canadian songwriters’, but A Bouquet of Black Flowers may be about to change that. […]

Month: January 2023