February 2023 – Page 10

Kirsten Adamson “Landing Place”

February 21, 2023 John Jenkins 1

Exceptionally good – one to appreciate for many years to come. Kirsten is probably fed up with comparisons to Nanci Griffiths, Emmylou Harris, and similar 80s female singers of the same scene but that should be […]

Cajun Corner – A tribute to Austin Pitre

February 21, 2023 Rick Bayles 2

We’ve got news of something that should be of special interest to those of you who appreciate good Cajun music. Nouveau Electric Records, a Louisiana-based record company that champions the music of Cajun people, be it […]

Book Review: “Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time’s Journey Through Rock & Roll History”

February 21, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Leon Russell changed music in the ‘60s and ‘70s and then ploughed an independent furrow from the ‘80s. At this point in time, it is difficult to appreciate how big Leon Russell was in the early […]

Live Review: Julian Taylor + Shaun O’Reilly, Green Note, London, 5th February 2023

February 21, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Another chance to see Julian Taylor in London just a week after his first European appearance with a short set at Moth Club was too good an opportunity to pass on. A multiple Juno nominee, Julian […]

Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore “Borderland” – On the border

February 21, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

This we like, the song of course, but also this part of the story behind the release of this new single by Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore – ‘Borderland’ was recorded on the duo’s day […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Month: February 2023

Kirsten Adamson “Landing Place”

Cajun Corner – A tribute to Austin Pitre

Book Review: “Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time’s Journey Through Rock & Roll History”

Live Review: Julian Taylor + Shaun O’Reilly, Green Note, London, 5th February 2023

Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore “Borderland” – On the border

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”