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First names for the Cambridge Folk Festival 2023 announced

February 8, 2023 Emily Dongray 0

Cambridge Folk Festival has announced the first names for 2023 taking place this July. Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the longest-running and arguably the most prestigious folk festivals in the world. Established by Cambridge City […]

The Waeve supergroup releases debut album today

February 3, 2023 Emily Dongray 0

The Waeve (pronounced “wave”), a new project featuring the duo of Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall, have released their self-titled debut album today. Graham Coxon is, of course, known as the lead guitarist with Blur, […]

Arborist to release third album “An Endless Sequence of Dead Zeros”

February 2, 2023 Emily Dongray 0

Arborist has announced their latest album, ‘An Endless Sequence of Dead Zeros‘, is to be released on 21st April 2023 on Kirkinriola Records. This follows Belfast artist Mark McCambridge’s debut ‘Home Burial‘ (2016), which included his […]

Tickets for Morgan Wade’s May UK tour go on sale

February 1, 2023 Emily Dongray 0

Morgan Wade has announced the “Crossing State Lines (And Oceans!)” acoustic headline tour for May 2023. Tickets went on sale on sale Friday. Kicking off in early May in the US, the tour will hit the […]

Holy Moly and the Crackers announce tour and album with a brand new single

February 1, 2023 Emily Dongray 0

Holy Moly and the Crackers have announced their latest album ‘Solid Gold’ will be released on March 17th on Pink Lane Records. This, the Newcastle band’s fourth album, comes after ‘Take a Bite’ was released in […]

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Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

June 25, 2026 1

A poignant final act from Dallas Good in collaboration with Richard Reed Parry, leaving us with a melancholic album, beautiful, sad and thought-provoking. There’s something quietly arresting about this new record by Dallas Good and Richard […]

Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

June 25, 2026 0

More than 2,000 artists performing across 400+ grassroots venues nationwide, spanning indie, folk, country/ americana, dance, pop, rock, grime, electronic, jazz, folk, punk, soul and more. The event is sponsored by the Music Venue Trust and […]

The Long Ryders ride into a town near you in October!

June 25, 2026 0

The Long Ryders, pioneers of the alt-country movement, return to the stage this October. Fusing punk energy with country-rock harmonies, the band bridged the gap between Gram Parsons and today’s americana, influencing folk such as Wilco, […]

Interviews

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0

Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

Interviews

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

Videos

Video: Charlie Cunningham “Headlights”

November 1, 2019 0

We leave you this week dear reader with a Bedfordshire based artist who is a bit off-kilter for AUK but whose finesse with his instrument is something to behold and who came onto our radar at […]

Album Reviews

B.R. Lively “Into the Blue” (Independent, 2018)

July 11, 2018 0

This debut album from B.R. Lively is deep-rooted in folk, but has a unique style all its own, with a lot of outside inspirations, which show in its use of Motown beats and string arrangements. Lively […]

News

Todd Snider announces 30 year career spanning vinyl boxset

October 29, 2024 0

For US only but with free digital downloads worldwide. Todd Snider’s 30th anniversary celebration continues apace with the pre-sale of his first-ever career-spanning vinyl box set which is unfortunately not available in the UK but the […]

Articles by Emily Dongray

First names for the Cambridge Folk Festival 2023 announced

The Waeve supergroup releases debut album today

Arborist to release third album “An Endless Sequence of Dead Zeros”

Tickets for Morgan Wade’s May UK tour go on sale

Holy Moly and the Crackers announce tour and album with a brand new single

Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

The Long Ryders ride into a town near you in October!

The Glass Hours “Chapel Glass”

Vox Continental: June 2026