December 2023 – Page 11

Lizzie No “Annie Oakley” – living the Americana dream…

December 14, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

This latest single from Lizzie No’s new concept album ‘Halfsies‘ (out on January 19th, from Thirty Tigers) finds her main character out on the road, following the troubadour dream. Or should that be nightmare – as […]

artwork for Dori Freeman album "Do You Recall"

Dori Freeman “Do You Recall”

December 14, 2023 Viv Fish 4

An album that appeals to the senses, warms the heart and makes the spine tingle. Dori Freeman grew up in a family that played lots of traditional music, and although she started her musical career in […]

Kate Rusby “Light Years”

December 14, 2023 Paul Kerr 0

Kate Rusby offers another Christmas album which actually conveys some of the true spirit of the season Kate Rusby does seem to like Christmas. ‘Light Years’ is her seventh seasonal album and, like its predecessors, it […]

Tom Jenkins “Is There A Next One?” – could be about sheep

December 14, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

This song comes from what is described as the new “surprise release” from Tom Jenkins, an EP called ‘Meadow Part 1‘ which finds the songwriter in a more stripped back mode than had been demonstrated on […]

Video Premiere: Mary McGuinness “Double Vision”

December 14, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the latest single from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Mary McGuinness. The rich cultural heritage McGuinness brings to her music, along with the sheer quality of her songwriting, results in gorgeous, timeless songs that are truly captivating. ‘Double […]

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Justin Hinds & the Dominos - Early Recordings
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Kasey Chambers - The Captain
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Ratboys - Singin’ to an Empty Chair
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Third World - Journey to Addis
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Rosanne Cash - The River & the Thread (vinyl) Jes...
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Drive-By Truckers - Pizza Deliverance
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Guy Clark - Keepers
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Jerry Jeff Walker - Cowboy Boots and Bathin’ Suits
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Jimmy Buffett - A1A
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Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

March 26, 2026 0

As we await the outcome of our search for the Best Americana Song Of All Time, Dean Nardi kicks off the return of our popular Essentials series with a light-hearted look at the songs that pepper […]

Brown Horse “Total Dive”

March 26, 2026 0

Another stellar offering from a band with a burgeoning reputation. Norfolk’s Brown Horse is a band that is nothing if not prolific. Total Dive is the band’s third album in as many years. That productivity probably […]

Brudi Brothers to release new EP and KEXP session

March 26, 2026 0

Mom and Pop Music artists The Brudi Brothers have announced the release of a new EP titled Dark & Stormy on April 17th. In celebration of the release, vaunted Seattle radio station KEXP has aired The […]

Interviews

Interview: Michael Timmins on “More Acoustic Junk”, Cowboy Junkies and, well… other Mike stuff

March 25, 2026 0

A few months ago, we got an album of more (acoustic) junk from the Junkies. Okay, that is a horrible image. Better start over. Michael Timmins, along with siblings Margo and Peter, and Alan Anton, the […]

Interviews

Interview: Bob Lind on “It Oughta Be Easy”

March 12, 2026 0

Folk icon talks life, hope, and his 2026 record. Bob Lind recently released his fourth studio album of new material in the past fourteen years, “It Oughta Be Easy,” a characteristically literate, introspective, and often humorous […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Dave Alvin on The Third Mind’s “Spellbinder”

March 11, 2026 2

While Dave Alvin is regarded as one of the greats of American roots music, his taste in music and his own music from the Blasters onwards has included hints of his musical eclecticism. Evidently, he always […]

AUK Mini-Gigs

Exclusive AUK Backstage Video: Amigo the Devil

April 24, 2025 0

Amigo the Devil, the musical project of Danny Kiranos, is acclaimed for his storytelling and compelling lyrics, full of drama and darkness. His gruff and gritty voice is perfect for these murderous folk tales and confessional […]

Album Reviews

Stephen Simmons “Hunch”

October 29, 2025 0

Heartfelt observations on life from Tennessee singer-songwriter Stephen Simmons. Stephen Simmons has been around for a while. “Hunch” is his twelfth album and his first for almost five years. His stunning “Family Album”, born out of […]

Album Reviews

Port Cities “Port Cities” (Independent, 2018)

April 13, 2018 0

Port Cities is the award-winning combined efforts of three celebrated Nova Scotian musicians – Carleton Stone, Dylan Guthro and Breagh MacKinnon. They’ve joined together to produce a slab of (modern) Nashville inspired, poppy AOR meets slightly […]

Month: December 2023

Lizzie No “Annie Oakley” – living the Americana dream…

Dori Freeman “Do You Recall”

Kate Rusby “Light Years”

Tom Jenkins “Is There A Next One?” – could be about sheep

Video Premiere: Mary McGuinness “Double Vision”

Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

Brown Horse “Total Dive”

Brudi Brothers to release new EP and KEXP session

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Satellite Inn

Revitalised Hanging Stars return with their sixth album and an extensive UK tour