When Andy Davidson reviewed Warren Zanes’ recent book on the making of Springsteen’s Nebraska it reminded me of his biography of Tom Petty. For such a vital figure, Petty has not been well served by biographers, […]
So, welcome to our April round-up of the latest EPs to land at AUK Towers, a little later than usual for which many apologies. First up is ‘The Lost Feral Tapes,’ a 2014 recording by Secret […]
Powerful second acoustic album from Welsh sheep farmer and musician. Inevitably music will be inspired by personal experiences and Tom Jenkins has a fascinating dual work situation. On the one hand he’s a sheep farmer in […]
The Oppenheimer of bluegrass mandolin. On the 26th of April, 2024, the bluegrass world lost one of its true innovators when Frank Wakefield died at his home in Sarasota Springs, NY. Bill Monroe may be the […]
‘Daydreams‘ is the latest single from Big Wheels, who regard themselves as an unlikely duo. Which may be an odd thing to say, but Cass Ford had a country music upbringing on her parents’ tour bus […]
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