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Lifelong fan of predominantly US (and Canadian) country roots music. Previously an avid concert-goer before wives, kids and dogs got in the way- and although I still try to get to several, my preference for small independent venues often means standing, and that ain't too good for my ancient bones!! Still, a healthy and catholic music collection helps ease the pain
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Clayton Denwood “Looking for a Road”

August 5, 2026 FredArnold 0
A fine album from a little-known Canadian artist now resident in the UK, that may just be the trigger for a higher profile. Clayton Denwood hails from Toronto, Canada, and now resides in Bristol, South West […]
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Can't Live with it, Can't Live without it

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Matraca Berg

July 29, 2026 FredArnold 1
Yes I know I am picking two albums from a catalogue of only 8, two of which are compilations and one that was never released. For some reason the label didn’t like it, though two of […]
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Classic Clips: Patty Loveless and Chris Stapleton “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive” at CMA Awards, 2022

July 24, 2026 FredArnold 0
One day, more than 30 years ago, Darrell Scott, pre-eminent singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, was visiting the grave of his great-grandfather and he noticed on a gravestone nearby, the phrase “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive”. It was […]
Album Reviews

Martin Carthy “Along the Road Forever – Live at the BBC”

July 21, 2026 FredArnold 0
A monumental career-spanning box set covering six decades of England’s pre-eminent folk singer in live performances, solo and in various collaborations. So what more is there to say about Martin Carthy, one of, if not *the* […]
Album Reviews

Lynn Blakey “Dreams are Lovers: A Retrospective”

July 1, 2026 FredArnold 2
Unfashionable but influential collaborative indie singer-songwriter enjoys a career-spanning retrospective following her untimely death earlier this year. Lynn Blakey was not a name that gained a great deal of traction commercially but she was an influential […]

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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 […]
Interviews

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

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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 […]
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Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

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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 […]

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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 […]
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Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0
Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]
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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 […]

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Book Review: Alice Gerrard “Custom Made Woman – A Life In Traditional Music”

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The word ‘legend’ is overused in the world of music writing; too often applied as a lazy label to someone who is merely well-known or a favourite of a particular scribe. In the case of Alice […]
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Track Premiere: Canyon City “These Days”

October 12, 2022 0
Gently finger-picked guitar is the primary accompaniment for ‘These Days‘, the latest single from Canyon City which is the indie-folk project of singer-songwriter Paul Johnson.  It’s taken from Canyon City’s new release ‘Dear Earth, Love, Moon’ […]
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Tommy Hale “All At Sea”

April 10, 2024 0
Hotch potch of ideas fails to deliver coherent follow-up to previous excellent outing. Kicking off with a ferocious, almost metal, Southern rock blast on the track ‘Hideaway’, Hale and his crew of English bandmates bludgeon the […]

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