August 2023 – Page 16

Darlingside announce England tour dates for 2024

August 17, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

There is scarcely a band we love more here at AUK Towers than indie-folk quartet Darlingside who last month released their new album ‘Everything Is Alive’ to a range of critical support including The Times, Independent […]

Cover art for Calexico's "Feast Of Wire" album

Classic Americana Albums: Calexico “Feast Of Wire”

August 17, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 0

It’s hard to believe that it’s 20 years since Calexico released ‘Feast Of Wire‘, its themes remain as relevant and as prescient as ever: people crossing the border into the US from Mexico, the homeless and […]

Emmylou Harris “Love Wore a Halo (Back Before the War)” – Listen

August 17, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Trailblazing singer and songwriter Nanci Griffith, whose life was suddenly cut short in 2021, was a pivotal figure in the development of what is now known as Americana music. She left behind an extraordinary and keenly […]

Nora Kelly Band “Rodeo Clown”

August 17, 2023 Helen Jones 0

With their debut album, the Nora Kelly Band show they are ones to watch, Kelly proving Americana is a natural fit for her. For Montreal-based, queer, country quintet the Nora Kelly Band’s Nora Kelly, music is […]

Beth Bombara “Curious And Free” – no words version….

August 16, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Wednesday afternoon, so it is instrumental composition time. You’ll recall that Beth Bombara has a new album coming called ‘It All Goes Up’ which we’re pretty excited about. Well, today we have an opportunity that doesn’t […]