October 2023 – Page 29

Wastelander “What is Left of Me”

October 5, 2023 Michael Macy 0

Debut album rests compelling lyrics on a bed of layered sound. ‘What is Left of Me’ is the fascinating debut album from Wastelander, the nom de chanson of Cooper Formant, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Portland, […]

John Grant and Richard Hawley, The Barbican, London – 24th September 2023

October 5, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

John Grant with Richard Hawley and his band (on guitar and lap steel Shez Sheridan, master of keyboards John Trier, Dean Beresford on drums and on bass Colin Elliot), brought their tribute to Patsy Cline to […]

Van Plating “Orange Blossom Child”

October 5, 2023 Ljubinko Zivkovic 1

With ‘Orange Blossom Child,’ Florida’s Van Plating comes up with her most mature album yet. If you have what ‘Orange Blossom Child,’ the title of Van Plating’s new album refers to, you would have to know about […]

Western States “Someone To Blame” – there’s a lot to spread around

October 5, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

The latest single from Western States hit the road on September 22nd, and it’s a fairly angry song. Ok, it’s a very angry song as you’ll probably notice from the opening lines “Oh to that Son […]

Video: Nora Jane Struthers “I Can Hear the Birds”

October 5, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the latest single from Nashville-base Nora Jane Struthers. ‘I Can Hear the Birds’ is a beautifully-written song, full of absorbing layers. In particular, Joe Pemberton’s atmospheric pedal steel winds its way through the song while […]

RE: Versions!
@paul-villers Those versions keep coming
By Martin Johnson , 1 day ago
RE: What are you watching at the moment?
Just binged "Legends" - a British drama on Netflix abou...
By Paul Villers , 1 day ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Radio Paradise's Mellow Mix whilst on a bit of a drive
By Peter Thompson , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Amy Grant The 6th of January (Yasgur’s Farm): time for ...
By Jonathan Hincks , 3 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Lone Bellow - The Lone Bellow (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 4 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
XTC - A Coat of Many Cupboards (excerpts...it's a 4 CD ...
By Peter Thompson , 6 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@andyshort Yes, it makes a refreshing change from artis...
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
RE: My First Record Player
I had a Rotel amp and turntable too until the buttons s...
By Andy Short , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@peterthompson When Ryan Adams string breaks during Bar...
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For The Sake Of The Song: Joni Mitchell “Woodstock”

May 11, 2026 0

The Woodstock festival held in 1969 at Yasgur’s farm, Bethel, New York, is one of those truly emblematic moments in the history of contemporary music, and indeed in the birth of americana. And of course it’s […]

I’m Kingfisher “Give Up Together”

May 11, 2026 0

Nordic americana with a slightly heavier tinge. I’m Kingfisher is the alter ego of Swedish singer-songwriter Thomas Jonsson. Give Up Together is his sixth album under that guise and comes three years after his last release, […]

AUK Mini-Gigs

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Igloo Hearts

May 11, 2026 0

Igloo Hearts are James and Katie MacGregor, a married folk-pop duo from North Wales. For our next AUK mini-gig, they kindly agreed to share some of their latest songs with our readers and viewers. Since appearing […]

Month: October 2023

Wastelander “What is Left of Me”

John Grant and Richard Hawley, The Barbican, London – 24th September 2023

Van Plating “Orange Blossom Child”

Western States “Someone To Blame” – there’s a lot to spread around

Video: Nora Jane Struthers “I Can Hear the Birds”

For The Sake Of The Song: Joni Mitchell “Woodstock”

I’m Kingfisher “Give Up Together”

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Igloo Hearts

The Krickets “If You Only Knew”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 230 “Travel – a necessary luxury”