August 2023 – Page 13

Hardwicke Circus “Fly The Flag”

August 21, 2023 Joe Graham 0

Local pride, realist vignettes and clever harmonies characterise sophomore album. Hardwicke Circus are a Carlisle five-piece specialising in a blend of rock’n’roll, soul, Motown and pop. With over 1000 gigs under their belts, including a support […]

Ashley Harding “Once Again” – sometimes life’s a cycle, and not in a good way

August 21, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Ashley Harding hails from Wales and now resides in the picturesque landscapes of Cornwall where he has honed his skills as a full-time musician on the vibrant music circuit. Ashley’s songs focus on character and storytelling […]

Video: The Miserable Rich “Glue”

August 21, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Those of us who are more long in the tooth will remember a band we were big fans of here at AUK, The Miserable Rich. While not exactly Americana in the traditional sense of the genre, […]

Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Even in a Car”

August 18, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

That’s it from us for another week. We get sent lots of stuff here at AUK as you can imagine, and while we drill down into the best of it for you dear reader, we essentially […]

Album artwork for Cedarsmoke's "The Great & The Terrible"

Cedarsmoke “The Great & The Terrible”

August 18, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 0

An album full of well-crafted narratives describing the highs and lows of life. The Brisbane-based group Cedarsmoke is the vehicle via which Jon Cloumassis releases music. Cedarsmoke’s second album is an exploration of change in all […]

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: August 2023

Hardwicke Circus “Fly The Flag”

Ashley Harding “Once Again” – sometimes life’s a cycle, and not in a good way

Video: The Miserable Rich “Glue”

Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Even in a Car”

Cedarsmoke “The Great & The Terrible”

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”