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Insomnia and music go together. Love discovering new music to get lost in - country, singer-songwriters, Americana, folk, rock, punk.... Currently enjoying Courtney Marie Andrews, Elles Bailey, Nils Lofgren, Ferris & Sylvester, Chris Murphy, Jarrod Dickenson, Jerry Joseph, Frank Turner, David Ford, Patterson Hood, Glitterfox, Chuck Prophet, The Lottery Winners, Our Man in the Field...
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Video: Brit Taylor “Broken Heart Breaks”

December 4, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

An excellent video, featuring a first mime-murder for AUK, accompanies the new single from Brit Taylor.  The team around Taylor exudes quality and pedigree.  ‘Broken Heart Breaks’ was written by Taylor, Joe Allen and Dan Auerbach […]

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Video: Tele Novella “Words That Stay”

December 4, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

In February 2021, Tele Novella will release their second album, ‘Merlynn Belle’.  Get a taste of what’s to come with the quirky video for new single ‘Words That Stay’ which is about the loss of a […]

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Video: Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters “Wildcat Creek”

December 3, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Tap your feet to this performance of ‘Wildcat Creek’ by Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters, recorded at the Mag Bar in Louisville this summer.  The song is taken from the brand new LP, an extended edition […]

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Video: Mary Scholz “Lady Liberty”

December 3, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Mary Scholz’s vocal soars on ‘Lady Liberty’ as she sings: “Break down the barriers // And tear down that wall // And make good the promise // Of freedom and justice for all.”  It’s direct and […]

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Video: Mountaintop Junkshop “Misadventureland”

December 2, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

The exquisite violin and lovely vocal melody are highlights of the new song from Mountaintop Junkshop.  On their new single, the Leicester four-piece band display excellent songcraft and harmonies.  With layers of sound, a strong rhythm […]

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