Dean Nardi

Natalie Jane Hill “Hopeful Woman”

April 29, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

Things can be simple, and things can be hard as the singer pulls at the heartstrings. Natalie Jane Hill’s Hopeful Woman is her third album, with a five-to-six-year gap between this one and Solely and Azalea. […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Dan Bern

April 28, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

People used to call Dan Bern “the new Dylan” or sometimes “smarty pants.” There have been more than a few new Dylans over the years. Bern was not one of them. A pal of mine back […]

Interview: David Wilcox on the way he tells the stories

April 27, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

David Wilcox makes records that are masterful in the way they prompt people to feel things deeply and heal themselves. To put it another way, his songs act as chicken soup for the soul. His music […]

Interview: Charlie Musselwhite knows the highway and it knows him

April 23, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

At age 82, Charlie Musselwhite continues to put out relevant and meaningful albums. Sweet. While his body of work may not conjure memories for some of our younger readers, it’s great to see him continuing his […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Joseph Martone

April 17, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

Italian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist Joseph Martone – formerly of Joseph Martone & The Traveling Soulds – returned with his second solo album entitled Endeavours, released on vinyl, CD and digital formats in February 2026 via Italian […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Articles by Dean Nardi

Natalie Jane Hill “Hopeful Woman”

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Dan Bern

Interview: David Wilcox on the way he tells the stories

Interview: Charlie Musselwhite knows the highway and it knows him

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Joseph Martone

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

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