December 2024 – Page 18

Rosa Bordallo “I Feel Numb” – and not comfortably

December 9, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Rosa Bordallo (f/k/a Manett) is a singer-songwriter and a Chamorro from the island of Guam. She has been living in New York City since the age of 19, and has written, recorded, and released several albums […]

Video: Nadia Reid “Hotel Santa Cruz”

December 9, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the latest single from Manchester-based New Zealand singer-songwriter Nadia Reid. Written on a trip to the Canary Islands, “Hotel Santa Cruz” is a compelling song, with propulsive rhythms and a superb, flowing melody. The sensitive and […]

Something for the weekend: Ruston Kelly “Sand in My Boots”

December 6, 2024 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it from us for another week dear reader. If you’re an AUK supporter, your playlist (including our exclusive best of 2024 playlist) should be in your email box around 5pm. In the meantime, batten […]

The Holy Grail Bill Callahan’s “Smog” Dec. 10, 2001 Peel Session

December 6, 2024 Andy Davidson 0

One of Maida Vale 4’s brilliant, arcane recordings. It would be safe to say John Peel championed Smog. Bill Callahan recorded three Peel Sessions, the first in November 94, then again in October 97 and finally […]

Lyle Lovett to play UK and Ireland dates

December 6, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Dates will be alongside AMAUK award appearance. Four times Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett has announced a UK and Ireland tour for January 2025. The live dates kick off on 19th January at […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Willie Nelson “Seven Spanish Angels”

August 10, 2026 0

Seven Spanish Angels is a song which encapsulates a full range of americana imagery – doomed love, defiance, outlaws, faith, mystery and death – all set in an undescribed location that calls up the settings for […]

Chris Pierce “Songs for the Heavy Hearted”

August 10, 2026 0

A moving, beautifully crafted collection of songs that refuses to surrender compassion in a fractured world. Chris Pierce has always possessed one of the finest voices in americana, capable of conveying tenderness, conviction and quiet resilience […]

Margo Cilker unveils her “Little White Cross” for October

August 10, 2026 0

Western folk singer-songwriter and AUK favourite Margo Cilker has announced her third album, Little White Cross, due out October 9 via Fossil Records, a label Cilker recently launched with fellow musician ISMAY. The upcoming 10-song set […]

Month: December 2024

Rosa Bordallo “I Feel Numb” – and not comfortably

Video: Nadia Reid “Hotel Santa Cruz”

Something for the weekend: Ruston Kelly “Sand in My Boots”

The Holy Grail Bill Callahan’s “Smog” Dec. 10, 2001 Peel Session

Lyle Lovett to play UK and Ireland dates

For The Sake Of The Song: Willie Nelson “Seven Spanish Angels”

Chris Pierce “Songs for the Heavy Hearted”

Margo Cilker unveils her “Little White Cross” for October

Kacy Lee Anderson to release debut solo album

Lance Cowan “The Air That You Breathe”