January 2026 – Page 22

Ty Segall & The Muggers “Candy Sam” – predictably, we want Candy

January 12, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

Here’s a slice of americana from the “loud end” of the genre’s spectrum – where we also find, some of the time, the likes of Neil Young. ‘Candy Sam‘ is, Ty Segall has stated, a live […]

Video: Edward Abbiati “Time Moves On: 5 Minutes”

January 12, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

Anglo-Italian Edward Abbiati’s new single is a thought-provoking response to the times we’re living in. With conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza in mind, the former Lowlands frontman explores the idea of a civilian having to leave […]

Something for the weekend: Jesse Welles and Joan Baez “No Kings”

January 9, 2026 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it from us for another week dear reader. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist along with this month’s fabulous giveaway will be with you at 5pm. In the meantime we leave you […]

Album cover artwork for "One Hell Of A Ride" by The Ripples.

The Ripples “One Hell of a Ride”

January 9, 2026 Andrew Raw 0

Catchy US and UK 60s and 70s rock ‘n’ roll fused expertly on this strong and enjoyable Mallorcan debut. The Ripples are a five-piece from Mallorca, and this is their debut LP, coming after the 2023 […]

Classic Clips: Lucinda Williams “A Song For You” – Return to Sin City: A Tribute to Gram Parsons, 2004

January 9, 2026 Richard Parkinson 1

In the summer of 2004, Gram Parsons’ daughter Polly put together two tribute concerts to her late father in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California. She was able to call upon an array of well-known fans […]

Interview: Hank Alrich and his sonic explorations

July 7, 2026 0

Like the old sailors of yore, Hank Alrich sure knows how to spin a yarn, though I doubt his are made up or heavily stretched. They keep your attention. I would contentedly sit in an armchair […]

George Mann and Si Kahn “Mayday!”

July 7, 2026 0

An old-styled folk protest album from two past masters of the genre which skewers the current administration with acerbic lyrics. This is George Mann and Si Kahn’s second album working together following the release of Labor […]

JP Harris is “Shaving A Dead Man” with his new album

July 7, 2026 0

JP Harris, known across the americana world as a craftsman of outlaw country and old-time music, has announced his sixth full-length album. Shaving A Dead Man, produced by and featuring GRAMMY-winning musician Chance McCoy (Old Crow […]

Month: January 2026

Ty Segall & The Muggers “Candy Sam” – predictably, we want Candy

Video: Edward Abbiati “Time Moves On: 5 Minutes”

Something for the weekend: Jesse Welles and Joan Baez “No Kings”

The Ripples “One Hell of a Ride”

Classic Clips: Lucinda Williams “A Song For You” – Return to Sin City: A Tribute to Gram Parsons, 2004

Interview: Hank Alrich and his sonic explorations

George Mann and Si Kahn “Mayday!”

JP Harris is “Shaving A Dead Man” with his new album

More People Really Should Know About: Charm Of Finches

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