February 2023 – Page 13

Rob Clamp wins The Twang Factor 3

February 17, 2023 Clint West 1

As outlined in yesterday’s runners-up announcement, The Twang Factor 3 was a very close affair but in the end Southampton-based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rob Clamp won it by a nose from runners-up Sunsinger and the […]

dePresno “Loser In The Night” – Failure in romance

February 17, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Norwegian singer dePresno is feeling the pain of falling out of love – or actually even worse than that, maybe he’s still in love but his hand in the game isn’t too strong “feels like we […]

Video Premiere: VanWyck “The Epic Tale of the Stranded Man – Expanded Edition”

February 17, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

One of 2022’s highlights was ‘The Epic Tale of the Stranded Man’, a 12-song collection from AUK-favourite VanWyck. Christine Oele, who performs as VanWyck, demonstrated her fine songcraft in this narrative album that told the tale […]

Classic Clips: Ry Cooder and the Chicken Skin Band “He’ll Have to Go” – Old Grey Whistle Test, 1977

February 17, 2023 David Jarman 1

Ry Cooder and the wonderful Chicken Skin Band turn in a truly classic performance at an Old Grey Whistle Test recording from Shepherds Bush Television Theatre in 1977. Cooder has always had a special knack for […]

Artwork for Complete Mountain Almanac album

Complete Mountain Almanac “Complete Mountain Almanac”

February 17, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 0

A meditative record with songs ranging from beautiful chamber folk to classical, best listened to on headphones. Complete Mountain Almanac is a collaboration between Norwegian-born, Sweden-based singer and composer Rebekka Karijord and the American-born, Italy-based poet, […]

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

Rob Clamp wins The Twang Factor 3

dePresno “Loser In The Night” – Failure in romance

Video Premiere: VanWyck “The Epic Tale of the Stranded Man – Expanded Edition”

Classic Clips: Ry Cooder and the Chicken Skin Band “He’ll Have to Go” – Old Grey Whistle Test, 1977

Complete Mountain Almanac “Complete Mountain Almanac”

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”