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Something for the weekend: Josh Ritter “Theophany”
Well that’s it for another week and we leave you dear reader with a new release of an old song by Josh Ritter. Ritter wrote on his Facebook last week: “All that I knew, as I […]
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Preview: Joe H Henry’s “powerful as a freight train” voice lands for debut UK tour
Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Joe H Henry has arrived on our shores for his debut UK tour, bringing his soulful brand of Americana and folk storytelling to audiences across Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England. Known for songs […]
Classic Clips
Classic Clips: The Pretenders “Hymn to Her” – Live at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney, 8th December 2010
This is one of The Pretenders’ most layered songs, and also one of their most radical, here performed in a stripped-back but striking way. Chrissie Hynde sings beautifully with just the accompaniment of a pedal steel […]
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Ramblin’ Roots celebrate their tenth year in style with a stellar line up
In association with Clubhouse Records and Inside Out Talent, “The Ramblin’ Roots Revue” has become for many one of the UK’s most eagerly anticipated and best-loved weekends of cosmic americana, alt-country, folk and roots in the […]
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Latest podcast available now with exclusive reveal of this year’s Ramblin’ Roots line up and Jesper Lindell too!
It’s two for the price of one week as Keith interviews Tristan Tipping of The Ramblin’ Roots Revue and Jesper Lindell. In an AUK exclusive, Tristan reveals the line-up for this year’s Ramblin’ Roots festival, and […]
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The New Pornographers return with/to “The Former Site Of” in March 2026
The New Pornographers’ highly anticipated new album “The Former Site Of” is due to be released on 27th March 2026 on Merge Records. “The Former Site Of” is the tenth studio album from the indie supergroup […]
Well that’s it for another week and we leave you dear reader with a new release of an old song by Josh Ritter. Ritter wrote on his Facebook last week: “All that I knew, as [...]- On ‘Am I Your Mirror?‘, regular Americana UK featured artists Bandits on the Run question their place in the world, and how they relate to other people. Regina Strayhorn shares of the inspiration behind the [...]
- Kick-start your day with the high-energy rhythms and jamming feel of ‘Highway Junkie’ from Andy Thomas. This is a song that truly feels alive, full of urgency, particularly when Thomas loosens a grooving guitar solo [...]
- Even without a note of music, Rebecca Bangfield is impressive – the Norwegian-Greek singer has a background in choir, revue, theatre, and classical ballet, and is a qualified school teacher, specialised in 17th–18th century Norwegian [...]
- Katherine Priddy’s recent single, ‘Frightening Machines’, is achingly gorgeous. Equally as haunting and beautiful as her vocal performance are Priddy’s intimate words, which explore her relationship with herself: “Strip down this engine for parts // [...]
Dave Spalding:
Absolutely cracking list ,with one small caveat,no matter how I try I simply can't get Wilco....apart from the first album.
Tim Martin:
A cracking list Darren,
Andre:
Correction: Meant to say "Snow Is Gone" from the Hello Starling album.
