February 2024 – Page 33

Drew & Ellie Holcomb “”Brick By Brick” – can we build it?

February 5, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Once you’ve listened to this song it will come as no surprise that the EP of the same name will be released on Valentine’s Day. To say that this is a classic romantic country ballad would […]

Video Premiere: Annie Dressner “Dance We Do”

February 5, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

The latest single from Annie Dressner is a fine example of her conversational singing style and smart lyrics. In ‘Dance We Do’, Dressner launches immediately into her melodic vocal and intimate, understated delivery, focusing our attention […]

Something for the weekend: Hurray for the Riff Raff “Colossus of Roads”

February 2, 2024 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it from us for another week dear reader – if you’re an AUK supporter our new playlist is out later today. We leave you in the meantime with a new song from a band […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 130 – “The wheels on the bus”

February 2, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

Thirty-five years ago I drove my first school bus. This may come as no surprise to regular readers of this column but to some it may be a surprise that their favourite columnist/radio host/retired school teacher […]

Josh Fortenbery “Sewing the Same Seam” – Hot bluegrass from a cold climate

February 2, 2024 Ed Donnelly 1

‘Sewing the Same Seam’ is the lead single from Josh Fortenbery’s upcoming album ‘No Such Thing as Forever’. From the first raspy fiddle note until the end of the song, this is salt of the earth […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The The - Hanky Panky (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 1 day ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Chicks - Taking the Long Way (local streaming)
By Peter Thompson , 4 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Far From Saints - Far From Saints (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ryan Adams - The Suicide Handbook (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
Stonehenge was a fucking mess every time but it was a b...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Great shout John I’m new here -Gil Scott Heron wh...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Neil Young - Citizen Kane Jr
By John , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Clarence White would have been 82 today. A little remin...
By Martin Johnson , 3 weeks ago

Video Premiere: Maya de Vitry “Nobody Else”

June 26, 2026 0

Nobody Else is the latest single from Nashville-based musician Maya de Vitry. The lush, layered arrangement features Jo Schornikow’s sustained keys and twisting, bending notes of pedal steel from Spencer Cullum, sounding both sweetly melodic and […]

Rising Appalachia at FloydeFesr, Floyd, Virginia 22 nd July 2010

Essentials: The top 10 Essential Americana Live Albums

June 25, 2026 1

We experience music typically either at a show or on record. The live album is the device by which artists and labels attempt to bridge the two. The types of live album vary. There are shows […]

artwork for Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry album "were The Watchtowers"

Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

June 25, 2026 2

A poignant final act from Dallas Good in collaboration with Richard Reed Parry, leaving us with a melancholic album, beautiful, sad and thought-provoking. There’s something quietly arresting about this new record by Dallas Good and Richard […]

Interviews

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

June 24, 2026 1

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 […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0

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 […]

Interviews

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, […]

Album Reviews

Jesper Lindell “Royal”

June 8, 2026 0

Vibrant set of vintage soul grooves from Sweden via Memphis. In the wake of his most recent release, Jesper Lindell and his band, The Brunnsvik Sounds, return with another impressive collection of soul-infused covers. While the […]

News

Counting Crows announce autumn 2025 UK dates

March 13, 2025 0

Counting Crows have announced The Complete Sweets! Tour in support of their forthcoming album “Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!” Kicking off on June 10th in Nashville, TN, the tour will bring the band’s live show to […]

Features

Save Our Venues UK campaign launched

April 28, 2020 0

The Music Venue Trust has announced #saveourvenues, a new national campaign to save hundreds of UK grassroots music venues at imminent risk of being permanently closed down. The organisation states on its press release: “Without these […]

Month: February 2024

Drew & Ellie Holcomb “”Brick By Brick” – can we build it?

Video Premiere: Annie Dressner “Dance We Do”

Something for the weekend: Hurray for the Riff Raff “Colossus of Roads”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 130 – “The wheels on the bus”

Josh Fortenbery “Sewing the Same Seam” – Hot bluegrass from a cold climate

Video Premiere: Maya de Vitry “Nobody Else”

Essentials: The top 10 Essential Americana Live Albums

Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

The Long Ryders ride into a town near you in October!