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Interview: Philip Bowen talks about the Kanawha River and the vampire in Appalachia

August 29, 2023 Martin Johnson 0
Appalachia is still a fertile breeding ground for new roots artists. Appalachia has exerted a massive influence on American roots music over the years, being the region where the original Scottish and Irish settler’s music from […]
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Album Reviews

Hiss Golden Messenger “Jump for Joy”

August 29, 2023 Keith Hargreaves 0
MC Taylor’s reflection on his journey to the now is a blessed joy. Hiss Golden Messenger is MC Taylor’s mouthpiece that has, through song, unwound the strands of his life over the past 25 years including […]
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AUK’s Chain Gang: Another emotionally raw song from the other end of the telescope “Your Daddy Hates Me”

August 29, 2023 Keith Hargreaves 0
Following ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’ by Bonnie Raitt, we are exploring the polar opposite of love with this wonderful Drive-By Truckers song  from the ‘Decoration Day‘ album. This is Patterson Hood’s lament for an […]
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Jesse Terry announces UK autumn dates

August 29, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0
Connecticut-based artist Jesse Terry has announced his return to the UK next month in support of his most recent album ‘When We Wander’, the first he wrote since becoming a parent. Since the release of the […]
Americana Vinyl Treasures

Americana Vinyl Treasures: Various Artists “God Less America” – Crypt Records, 1995

August 29, 2023 Guy Lincoln 1
In late 1995 Tim Warren compiled an LP of 50s and 60s country songs entitled ‘God Less America’ that he released on his Crypt record label. Nigh-on 20 years later in 2014 Todd Starnes had a […]

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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 […]
Interviews

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 […]
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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 […]

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  • Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free
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  • Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012
  • The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”
  • Our new supporters playlist is out later today – win tickets to see Dawn Landes live
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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 […]
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Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0
Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]
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Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0
American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]

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Canadian Indigenous rockers The Hello Crows preview their debut full length album with new single ‘Red Flag’.   The Wabanaki-based band incorporates their native traditions with straightforward heartland rock sounds.   ‘Red Flag’ showcases this sound with reverb […]

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