February 2024 – Page 2

Artwork for reissue of Martin Carthy album "Martin Carthy"

Re-release Review: Martin Carthy “Martin Carthy”

February 29, 2024 Peter Thompson 2

Vinyl reissue of classic, traditional English folk album from one of the genre’s most influential musicians. This is a vinyl reissue of Martin Carthy’s debut eponymous album. The reissue is one of British folk music label […]

Track Premiere: Sarah King “When It All Goes Down”

February 29, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Sarah King describes her sound as Gothic Americana, and ‘When It All Goes Down‘ certainly has darker overtones which are mixed with a wild, unbridled attitude drawing on influences such as classic rock ‘n’ roll, Southern […]

Exclusive AUK Backstage Video: Ferris & Sylvester

February 29, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s something special for you, dear reader. One of the finest acts in the UK today are husband-and-wife duo Ferris & Sylvester and we’re delighted to share an exclusive video recorded for AUK backstage, before their […]

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Readers’ Picks 21-30

February 28, 2024 Clint West 1

We invited readers to have their say and you responded in your droves, voting for a total of 131 different artists although we are still to decide whether votes for Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones […]

Robert Art for Devil Tree by Coley Park on Big Potato Records

Reissue Review: Coley Park “Devil Tree”

February 28, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Reading trio’s album reissued by Big Potato. Big Potato’s quest for buried treasure continues with the re-issue of Coley Park’s 2004 album ‘Devil Tree’. In fact, the original release was titled ‘Down At The Devilin’ Tree’ […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Month: February 2024

Re-release Review: Martin Carthy “Martin Carthy”

Track Premiere: Sarah King “When It All Goes Down”

Exclusive AUK Backstage Video: Ferris & Sylvester

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Readers’ Picks 21-30

Reissue Review: Coley Park “Devil Tree”

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”