August 2023 – Page 20

Austin Stambaugh “Midwest Supernatural”

August 14, 2023 Paul Kerr 0

A superb set of modern country songs informed by classic country singer-songwriters. It’s a rare delight to discover an album from a new name that immediately captures your attention, indeed, grabs it and won’t let go. […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: squeezebox musings guide us to the birth of folk rock on “Adieu To All Judges And Juries”

August 14, 2023 Jonathan Aird 1

The last link in the chain celebrated the power of the concertina and other associated squeezebox instruments, and noted that “Jimmy Shand memories had similarly been set aside since Richard Thompson added the instrument to his […]

William Prince announces UK dates for November

August 14, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Following his well-received performance at Cambridge Folk Festival at the end of July, rising Americana star William Prince has announced UK and Ireland dates for November, kicking off in London’s Bush Hall on 14th before winding […]

Remedy Motel “We Are All Around Us”

August 14, 2023 Paul Russell 1

Catchy and glorious album number five for Salt Lake City collective. Remedy Motel have coined the phrase Porch Rock to describe their hook-laden music and it’s easy to see why. It is joyful and upbeat – […]

Track Premiere: Crowes Pasture “Don’t Blink”

August 14, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Crowes Pasture are Monique Byrne (vocals and banjo) and Andy Rogovin (vocals and guitar) – the duo takes its name from the salt marsh and tidal flats known as Crowes Pasture, hidden away on the north […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

Month: August 2023