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Hell In A Handcart: Dog eat dog – what do you choose? 

May 1, 2026 Paul Villers 1
“In a time of universal deceit telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act” – George Orwell Once more unto the breach, dear friends – this latest in our occasional series of ramblings regarding all things political […]
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Our new supporters playlist is out later today – win a pair of tickets to see Clover County and Jack Van Cleaf live!

May 1, 2026 Mark Whitfield 0
If you’re not subscribing to our monthly supporters newsletter you’ll be missing out on our exclusive supporters playlist of the best new americana we’ve heard over the last month which this month includes new tracks by […]
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Album Reviews

Shannon Clark “All You Need To Know”

May 1, 2026 Jonathan Hincks 0
Accessible soulful heartfelt Rust Belt americana that demands attention from needle drop to run-out groove. Raise high the red, white, and blue swallowtail of the Ohio burgee (the only non-rectangular state flag in the union); you’re […]
News

Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring the mighty MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger

May 1, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0
This week’s podcast sees Keith discussing art and life, recording and touring, and much, much more with the wonderful MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger, whose new album I’m People comes out today. There are also […]
Tracks

Teddy Thompson “The Game” – Love all

May 1, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0
And so All Star Tracks fortnight draws to a close with this song from the new release from Teddy Thompson, representing a return to recording new music after six years.  The Game is taken from the […]

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Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Rabbits”

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Artwork for Jenny Reynolds album "Willow and Stone"

Jenny Reynolds “Willow and Stone”

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Interview: The Lives of Famous Men take the elevator upward

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Patty Loveless and Chris Staplerton at the CMA Awards 2022

Classic Clips: Patty Loveless and Chris Stapleton “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive” at CMA Awards, 2022

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Teenage Fanclub don’t dare to dream on new album and tour this autumn

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Videos

Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Rabbits”

July 24, 2026 0
Well that’s it from us for this week, and we leave you dear reader with a new song from Alberta’s Starpainter who this week have officially confirmed their new album, Cayenne Flowerbed, which will be out […]
Artwork for Jenny Reynolds album "Willow and Stone"
Album Reviews

Jenny Reynolds “Willow and Stone”

July 24, 2026 0
Songs on surviving life from an accomplished singer-songwriter, with hints of jazz amongst the folk rock accompaniment. Jenny Reynolds is a singer-songwriter, initially from Boston but now firmly a part of the Texas scene for the […]
Interviews

Interview: The Lives of Famous Men take the elevator upward

July 24, 2026 0
End Times Elevator Music is a special record to behold. From the Link Wray fuzz guitar rumbles on opener No Alarm to the title track closer, which arrives like Ben Schneider and Brendan Urie collaborated, there […]

  • Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Rabbits”
  • Jenny Reynolds “Willow and Stone”
  • Interview: The Lives of Famous Men take the elevator upward
  • Classic Clips: Patty Loveless and Chris Stapleton “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive” at CMA Awards, 2022
  • Teenage Fanclub don’t dare to dream on new album and tour this autumn
  • Book Review: Uncut’s “The 200 Greatest Americana Albums…Ranked!”
  • The latest AUK podcast is now available featuring Sophie Moore
  • Bee Appleseed “Escape From The Digital World” – turn off, tune out, fall into the world
  • Video: Sorrel Nation “Ran Jonny Ran” – longing and misplaced loyalty
  • Essentials: The Top 10 Americana Tracks by the least likely suspects
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Interview: The Lives of Famous Men take the elevator upward

July 24, 2026 0
End Times Elevator Music is a special record to behold. From the Link Wray fuzz guitar rumbles on opener No Alarm to the title track closer, which arrives like Ben Schneider and Brendan Urie collaborated, there […]
Interviews

Interview: Have Gun, Will Travel is constantly evolving – What a concept!

July 22, 2026 0
Have Gun, Will Travel is the name of the band with the emphasis on travel. Not so much touring all over the world, but exploration, whether in their three concept albums or the songs written for […]
Interviews

Video Interview: Alex Amen on “Sun Of Amen” as he comes of age as a songwriter

July 21, 2026 4
Alex Amen is making waves as one of the new breed of songwriters to keep a very close eye on. Born in Texas, he has lived in communes on the West Coast, formed and played in […]

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Jack Ellis “Small Change” – Listen

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There’s a surge of anger and a revulsion at the unfairness of it all on Jack Ellis’ ‘Small Change‘ which blisters with guitar noise whilst acerbically putting down a heartless ex-love.  And no wonder, who could […]
Tracks

Gabrielle Grace “Draw The Line” – Are we even still talking?

February 1, 2023 0
Texan born and Nashville dwelling singer-songwriter Gabrielle Grace here shares a delicate and introspective song, ‘Draw The Line‘ finds Grace questioning her behaviours and the choices she’s making in her relationship.  Are things bad, well there’s […]
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AUK Back Pages No.18

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We bounce into the middle months of 2010 with a spring in our steps. Partly due to the latest innovation on the monthly CDs (as mentioned previously) of having a short blurb for each of the […]

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