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Book Reviews

Book Review: Amy Yates Wuelfing, with Joan Arkuszewski and Loren Hunt “Still Drinkin’ & Smokin’, Rockin’ & Rollin’: An Oral History of New Hope’s John & Peter’s”.

December 6, 2023 Rick Bayles 0
The majority of books that we get for review here at AUK take the form of biographies or personal memoirs. This is a book that really falls a bit into both categories, yet it has little […]
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Album Reviews

Uncle Lucius “Like It’s The Last One Left”

December 6, 2023 Kimberly Bright 0
A welcome return from the gold standard of Texan Southern roots rock bands with their first album in eight years. AUK’s Rick Bayles called Uncle Lucius “one of Texas’ finest” in 2021, hoping that they would […]
Tracks

Track Premiere: Lars Nagel “Johnny Was Right”

December 6, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0
Today’s premiere from Lars Nagel is taken from his latest album ‘Tomorrow Never Knows,‘ a bold choice even Nagel admits saying “I was of course hesitant about using the name of a classic Beatles song, but […]
Videos

Video Premiere: Matt Owens & The Delusional Vanity Project “One For The Grapes”

December 6, 2023 Andrew Frolish 1
A fine songwriter and superb live performer, Matt Owens is the real deal and we’re delighted to premiere the new single ‘One for the Grapes’.  Bursting with energy and fuelled by searing, wailing electric guitar, this […]
Interviews

Interview: Robert Rex Waller Jr. on why he decided to show his pop country side and cry

December 5, 2023 Martin Johnson 0
How a challenging vocal journey has led to growth as an artist. I See Hawks In L.A. have helped keep West Coast country rock alive in the 21st Century, and founder member Robert Rex Waller Jr. […]

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Classic Clips: Lynyrd Skynyrd “Call Me The Breeze” – Old Grey Whistle Test, London, 1975

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Lynyrd Skynyrd on OGWT 1975
Classic Clips

Classic Clips: Lynyrd Skynyrd “Call Me The Breeze” – Old Grey Whistle Test, London, 1975

June 26, 2026 0
Somewhere I have a cassette tape of this session, recorded from the TV using the tiny built-in audio mic on my radio cassette player; very low tech. The recording was further embellished with random sneezes from […]
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Hawk And Steel “Ain’t Never Moving On”

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Deep, reflective alt-americana that certainly rocks. Ain’t Never Moving On marks a new chapter for the band. It is their first album in almost a decade, and it is certainly well worth the wait. With ten […]
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Latest AUK Podcast is a bumper edition featuring Other Brother Darryl & Danni Nicholls

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This latest AUK Podcast is a double-bubble edition featuring interviews with two very classy acts that both have albums out today. First up, the Boston band Other Brother Darryl with their gorgeous harmonies and melodies, talking […]

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Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

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As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]
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Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

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Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]
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Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0
In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

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Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Monica Aben

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This next AUK mini-gig is brought to you live from Monica Aben’s bedroom studio in California, which she shares with a Taylor 714 CE guitar that she got for a gift instead of a car for […]
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Librarians With Hickeys “I Can’t Stop Thinking About You” – the mild buzz of obsession

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Librarians With Hickeys put this song out last year as a single on the legendary Big Stir Records, it’s a great song which might bring to mind early-1970s solo efforts from McGuinn.  This perfect piece of […]

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