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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: Nina Yates “Just a Girl”

October 15, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

In the latest video from Nina Yates, she explores what it means to be woman.  The song revolves around a mother who does what it takes to provide for her family, including moonshining.  During the prohibition, […]

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Video: War & Pierce “Amen”

October 15, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Fabulous finger-picking and exquisitely characterful vocals are the highlights of this soulful anthem for our times.  The acclaimed guitarist and songwriter Sunny War has joined forces with soul singer Chris Pierce to release music as War […]

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Video Premiere: Jeffery Straker “Morning Light”

October 14, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

From the moment Jeffery Straker sings: “I’m staring at the stars // But I ain’t Galileo,” over flowing piano, it’s easy to get lost in ‘Morning Light’.  There’s a cinematic quality to the beautiful lyrics and […]

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Video: Paul McClure “I Love You in the Morning”

October 14, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Check out the lovely new video from Paul McClure, which was filmed entirely on his iPhone when lockdown restrictions were beginning to ease and folks were able to enjoy a little freedom again.  Incredible patience was […]

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Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: James M Carson

October 13, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

As we’re hit with more lockdown restrictions and things continue to look bleak for live music, we have another exclusive AUK Mini-Gig to lift the gloom and provide a little light and joy for music lovers.  […]

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If you’ve heard anything about Jim White, you’ve probably heard about the surfing, the modeling, the cab driving, and the unlikely way David Byrne changed his life with a record deal. You’ve heard about the junk […]

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