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Maygen & The Birdwatcher “Millie Moon”

August 28, 2025 Ed Donnelly 0

Maygen & The Birdwatcher embrace joy with their new single ‘Millie Moon’. The group includes lead vocalist Maygen Lacey, vocalist/guitarist Noah Neumann and banjo player Nik Pellinen with mandolin player Jesse Maravec. The track is a […]

Video: The Mukherjee Development “Charlie Bird Parker”

August 28, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the video for ‘Charlie Bird Parker’ from Danish band The Mukherjee Development. The band has a distinctive sound and they cite as influences the folk-pop of Sheryl Crow, indie songwriters such as Phoebe Bridgers and […]

artwork for Marty Cooper behind the songs

Behind the Songs: Marty Cooper “American Portraits”

August 27, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

There aren’t many artists who fit “Behind the Songs” any better than Marty Cooper, who has been behind so many hit songs you might think of him as a shadow, a stealthy spy or the reverse […]

Sarah Jane Scouten live at Peggy's Skyline, Nottingham - 17th August 2025

Live Review: Sarah Jane Scouten + Emily Ashberry, Peggy’s Skylight, Nottingham – 17th August 2025

August 27, 2025 Graeme Tait 0

Founded by an Iranian pianist and a singing chef, Peggy’s Skylight nestles in the heart of Nottingham’s Creative Quarter. Over the last few years, it has fast become one of the city’s premier go-to places for […]

Interview: Mark Radcliffe talks of songs with ‘Turner-esque skys’, writing surprises and the ‘two-pint axis’

August 27, 2025 Guy Lincoln 2

After a number of false starts, AUK finally managed to sit down for a chat with popular culture polymath (broadcaster, folk-pop/alt-country/electronic musician, author, comedic raconteur, dog whisperer) and all-round good-egg Mark Radcliffe. It might be a […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ashley McBryde - Wild (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Liz stringer ‘ first time really feeling’Melbourne song...
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RE: Versions!
@paul-villers Those versions keep coming
By Martin Johnson , 5 days ago
RE: What are you watching at the moment?
Just binged "Legends" - a British drama on Netflix abou...
By Paul Villers , 5 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Radio Paradise's Mellow Mix whilst on a bit of a drive
By Peter Thompson , 5 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Amy Grant The 6th of January (Yasgur’s Farm): time for ...
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Lone Bellow - The Lone Bellow (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
XTC - A Coat of Many Cupboards (excerpts...it's a 4 CD ...
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@andyshort Yes, it makes a refreshing change from artis...
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago

The Delines at Rough Trade East 7th May 2022

Essentials: The Top 10 songs by The Delines

May 14, 2026 0

Those sufficiently long in the tooth may remember Margaret Thatcher’s purported praise of senior Conservative Party politician William Whitelaw: “Every prime minister needs a Willie”. For americana enthusiasts, their Willy could well be a Vlautin, songwriter […]

Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations

May 14, 2026 0

Daniel Tashian is a legend in Nashville. He’s a deeply respected songwriter, he’s a solo artist with six albums to his name, he’s been in two superb bands, and he’s the go-to guy when you want […]

Thin Lear “Many Disappeared”

May 14, 2026 0

Thin Lear’s tales of death and loss sweetened by delectable pop melodies. New York-based Matt Longo, aka Thin Lear, grew up writing short stories, and that narrative style pervades his Many Disappeared album. Longo says he […]

Year: 2025

Maygen & The Birdwatcher “Millie Moon”

Video: The Mukherjee Development “Charlie Bird Parker”

Behind the Songs: Marty Cooper “American Portraits”

Live Review: Sarah Jane Scouten + Emily Ashberry, Peggy’s Skylight, Nottingham – 17th August 2025

Interview: Mark Radcliffe talks of songs with ‘Turner-esque skys’, writing surprises and the ‘two-pint axis’

Essentials: The Top 10 songs by The Delines

Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations

Thin Lear “Many Disappeared”

Live Review: Albert Lee, Union Chapel, London – 7th May 2026

Angelo De Augustine “Angel In Plainclothes”