Darren Lumbroso

AUK’s Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century: Darren Lumbroso

April 14, 2022 Darren Lumbroso 1

In 1984 I discovered Elvis Costello. I quickly sought out his back catalogue. However, there was a problem. I couldn’t get my head around ‘Almost Blue’, his 1981 album of country covers. Aptly enough the album […]

Artwork for William Clark Green album "Baker Hotel"

William Clark Green “Baker Hotel”

April 14, 2022 Darren Lumbroso 0

Sixth studio album from native Texan singer songwriter firmly anchored in his home state. Similar to his previous records, Texan singer songwriter, William Clark Green’s new album, ‘Baker Hotel’, is rooted firmly in the Lone Star […]

Artwork for Duquette Johnston album "Social Animals"

Duquette Johnston “Social Animals”

April 8, 2022 Darren Lumbroso 0

An optimistic return to the fray for Duquette Johnston after a ten year absence. Duquette Johnston has faced a number of adversities in his life from emotional, financial and spiritual perspectives. These led Johnston to take […]

Artwork for The Infamous Stringdusters album "Toward The Fray"

The Infamous Stringdusters “Toward The Fray”

March 30, 2022 Darren Lumbroso 0

A steely take on the world by Grammy winning, progressive, bluegrass band. The cover of The Infamous Stringdusters’ latest studio album, ‘Toward The Fray’, features an image of a young girl clutching a teddy bear. She’s […]

Ren Lawton “Today Today Tomorrow”

February 24, 2022 Darren Lumbroso 0

Assured debut album from Newcastle based singer songwriter. Being a self-funded musician can’t be easy in a world where music is now seen by many as a commodity that should be made freely available. Ren Lawton […]

Amy Speace to release debut poetry collection and new single

July 29, 2026 0

Award-winning singer-songwriter and poet Amy Speace will release her debut collection of poetry titled The Cardinals on Tuesday 1st September 2026. It will be published by Red Hen Press. Speace will also be releasing an accompanying […]

Live Review: Seasick Steve, Folk by the Oak – 19th July 2026

July 29, 2026 0

On a long, hot Sunday afternoon, there can’t be many places better to be than at one of the most laid-back of festivals, Folk by the Oak, which is held in the grounds of Hatfield House. […]

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0

American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]

Articles by Darren Lumbroso

AUK’s Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century: Darren Lumbroso

William Clark Green “Baker Hotel”

Duquette Johnston “Social Animals”

The Infamous Stringdusters “Toward The Fray”

Ren Lawton “Today Today Tomorrow”

Amy Speace to release debut poetry collection and new single

Live Review: Seasick Steve, Folk by the Oak – 19th July 2026

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

Hovvdy “Big World”

Track Premiere: Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter “What We Did With The Place”