Dean Nardi

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Darragh O’Dea

September 30, 2025 Dean Nardi 1

The first exposure to Irish songwriter Darragh O’Dea was coming upon his debut in 2018, titled “The Mary Robinson EP.” The burning question was, who is Mary Robinson, and why did O’Dea name his record (and […]

The Twang Factor 4 Presents: Dom Traetto

September 29, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

Welcome to the fourth year of Twang Factor, where Americana UK sets out to find the best new and emerging americana acts. Got talent? This is the place to show us what you’ve got. Our first […]

Interview: Igloo Hearts exist as one voice, two bodies

September 17, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

Igloo Hearts gives folk-pop music a new shade of ardency. In true outlier fashion, the North Wales-based husband and wife duo have gone quietly about their business with an eye to gaining traction outside their realm. […]

More People Should Really Know About: oso oso

September 16, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

Indie quartet oso oso (yes, lower case) released “Life Till Bones”, the band’s fifth album, on the heels of their last, “Sore Thumb”, recorded after the death of guitarist Tavish Maloney at age 24. Maloney was […]

Ten to One: Robbie Fulks ages well on “Now Then”

September 15, 2025 Dean Nardi 1

With his “Now Then” album (Compass Records, 2025) out, AUK asked Robbie Fulks ten questions about one topic – songs… You would expect that country rockers are very good at making music about getting old while […]