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Video: Larkin Poe “Easy Love Pt. 1”

February 7, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0
The latest single from Larkin Poe is infectiously upbeat with a great, grooving rhythm.  “Easy Love Pt. 1” has a catchy vocal melody and a bright guitar strum, both of which will undoubtedly sound fabulous live.  […]
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Essentials: The Top Ten Songs About Kings by Elvis Costello

February 6, 2025 Dean Nardi 1
Once upon a time in a land far, far away there was an irascible, canny king. He was known for his illimitable desire for knowledge about all things artistic and his innate sense of musicality with […]
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Sean Thompson’s Weird Ears “Head In The Sand”

February 6, 2025 Chas Lacey 0
Eclectic mix of genres and self-critical reflections following traumatic times. Nashville’s celebrated guitarist and singer-songwriter Sean Thompson released his first album ‘Weird Ears’ in 2022. That was very much a country record in which he demonstrated […]
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Ramblin’ Roots celebrates its ninth year with best line up yet! Discuss…

February 6, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0
Clubhouse Records, Inside Out Talent and Empty Room Promotions all conspire together to bring The Ramblin’ Roots Revue to High Wycombe every year. It has become, for many, one of the UK’s most eagerly anticipated and […]
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Live Review: Willie Watson + Blessing Jolie, The 100 Club, London, 1st February 2025

February 6, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0
Willie Watson’s appearance at London’s legendary 100 Club on a chilly Saturday night marked the end of a short tour to the UK which began in Hackney with an AMAUK showcase the day he flew in […]

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Something for the weekend: Lambchop featuring Justin Vernon “Weakened”

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Well that’s it from us for this week, and we leave you dear reader with a brand new track from Kurt Wagner’s Lambchop outfit who have announced details of their new album Punching The Clown which […]
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Cut Throat Finches “High Horse”

May 8, 2026 0
The first great, breezy, summer “pop” record is here, from a self-described “Americanish” band with an old-country soul. Much like their previous efforts, High Horse, by Cowtown’s Cut Throat Finches, defies easy categorisation. Is it a […]
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Zoh Amba to tour Europe and UK in autumn 2026

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Zoh Amba, who previously announced their Matador debut album, Eyes Full, which is out on 5th June 2026, has shared details of a run of UK and European tour dates. The European leg kicks off on […]

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Interview: The Milk Carton Kids’ Joey Ryan discusses “Lost Cause Lover Fool”

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Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale created their own take on sparse, acoustic indie folk when they formed the Milk Carton Kids in 2011 and found their own loyal audience. A lot can happen in fifteen years, […]
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Video Interview: Jim Lauderdale on releasing two new albums and supporting Emmylou Harris

April 28, 2026 0
Jim Lauderdale must be doing something right because he keeps doing it. He has recently released two albums, Country Super Hits Volume 2 and The Birds Know with The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, which maintain his phenomenal […]
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Interview: David Wilcox on the way he tells the stories

April 27, 2026 0
David Wilcox makes records that are masterful in the way they prompt people to feel things deeply and heal themselves. To put it another way, his songs act as chicken soup for the soul. His music […]

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UK Americana Music Week 2025 – AMAUK announces conference, showcases, awards and more

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As January comes around it’s time for UK Americana Music Week over a number of venues in Hackney, East London from 20th to  23rd January 2025.  The event provides a great opportunity to catch up with […]
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Video Premiere: Michael McArthur “Elaine”

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From his imminent new album ‘Ever Green, Ever Rain’ this is a beautifully soulful song from Michael McArthur.  In his own words: “The older I become the more time matters. Which is ironic, as it seems now […]
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The Proclaimers announce extensive UK tours for 2026

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The Proclaimers have announced a series of 2026 live dates across the UK, beginning with a series of theatre shows in June and July before embarking on an extensive UK Tour throughout October and November. Craig […]

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