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Album cover art for kd lang's 'Shadowland'

Classic Americana Albums: k.d. lang “Shadowland”

January 10, 2024 Kimberly Bright 3

While Canadian singer-songwriter k.d. lang achieved international success in 1992 with the release of her signature jazzy romantic album ‘Ingenue’ she created three solid country albums just prior to that: ‘Angel With A Lariat,’ ‘Shadowland,’ and […]

Aoife O’Donovan announces new album “All My Friends”

January 10, 2024 Mark Whitfield 0

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Aoife O’Donovan has announced her upcoming solo album “All My Friends”, set for release on March 22 via Yep Roc. The 9-song collection – O’Donovan’s first self-produced LP – is inspired by the […]

Tom Jenkins “Meadow – Part 1”

January 10, 2024 Joe Graham 0

Raw folk from the Welsh valleys on Jenkins’ stripped-back latest. ‘Meadow – Part 1’ is the first instalment of Tom Jenkins’ new stripped-back album. Following two previous “full-band, full-production” albums, Jenkins decided to record some tracks […]

Taylor James Donskey “Diogenes” – cynical posturing

January 10, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Cynic is a somewhat debased term to the modern ear, here Taylor James Donskey paints gentle comment on the life of Diogenes, questioning his search for an honest man – one who lives unconstrained by society […]

Video: The String Revolution and Tommy Emmanuel “Folsom Prison Blues”

January 10, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

This is an absolute joy to watch and listen to. Tommy Emmanuel joins forces with The String Revolution to deliver a new acoustic version of Johnny Cash-favourite ‘Folsom Prison Blues’. For added authenticity, it was recorded […]

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 […]

Year: 2024

Classic Americana Albums: k.d. lang “Shadowland”

Aoife O’Donovan announces new album “All My Friends”

Tom Jenkins “Meadow – Part 1”

Taylor James Donskey “Diogenes” – cynical posturing

Video: The String Revolution and Tommy Emmanuel “Folsom Prison Blues”

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”