Dean Nardi

Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time

April 7, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

In 2022, with her second studio album, Flesh and Bone, Cynthia Marchant explored spiritual truth and depth, and the magic of connecting with self and others in the many stages of life. Three years later, she’s […]

Behind the Songs: Natalie Del Carmen “Pastures”

March 30, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

When it comes right down to it, the heart of americana music has always been about connecting listeners to real experiences and emotions, and Natalie Del Carmen is currently one of the best examples of what […]

Paperback Riders: Dana Spiotta “Stone Arabia”

March 27, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

“Stone Arabia” is a fascinating enigma of a novel, unflinching in its portrayal of a brother and sister: he the small-time rock ‘n roller and she the supplier of adulation, and their dynamic built up over […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

March 26, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

As we await the outcome of our search for the Best Americana Song Of All Time, Dean Nardi kicks off the return of our popular Essentials series with a light-hearted look at the songs that pepper […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Satellite Inn

March 26, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

The very first lineup of Satellite Inn existed since the late ’80s as a garage rockabilly/outlaw country band with the name Henry. Their first demo came out in 1994, when Uncle Tupelo was still touring, and […]