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Wila Frank “Light of the Moon” – Ethereal and grounded sounds intertwined

July 26, 2024 Ed Donnelly 0

Ethereal and grounded sounds intertwine as Wila Frank sings about ‘Light of the Moon’.  This is the first single from her new ‘Agua Verde’ E.P.   Recorded in a single afternoon at afternoon at Nashville’s state of […]

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Video Premiere: Ian Roland “Lodestone”

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Here is the latest single from singer-songwriter Ian Roland.  ‘Lodestone’ showcases Roland’s pure, graceful voice.  He has an impressive range and delivers smooth, high notes that turn the song into something like a folk-hymn.  Halfway though, […]

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Essentials: Top 10 Brandy Clark Songs

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As great as a songwriter Brandy Clark is for others, It’s a stark reminder of the cruelty of the Nashville machine that she almost didn’t pursue a career as a solo artist at all: when she […]

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Black Deer Festival Interview: The Delines discuss the touring life and new music on the way

July 25, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Award-winning and critically acclaimed, The Delines is a band that remains a great favourite amongst AUK’s readers and writers.  Their soulful Americana and distinctive sound are perfect for delivering Willy Vlautin’s cinematic narratives about the lost […]

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Live Review: L.A. Edwards + Jade Jackson, The Grace, London – 10th July 2024

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To the heart of Islington on yet another autumnal July evening. L.A. Edwards are on their first European tour as headliners. A previous support tour with Lucinda Williams is a fine way to bolster credibility and […]

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