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Brendan & the Strangest Ways “Are We Sure The Dawn Is Coming?” (Independent, 2020)

September 7, 2020 Helen Jones 0
Brendan Shea – the man who creates music under the moniker of Brendan & the Strangest Ways – had a tough time over the four years it took him to record ‘Are We Sure The Dawn […]
Album Reviews

Red Sammy “That Raging Heart” (Independent, 2020)

August 18, 2020 Helen Jones 0
The band Red Sammy – fronted by Baltimore, Maryland native Adam Trice – bill themselves as a rock band, but their eighth studio album sees them working in a more soulful frame of mind, with influences […]
Album Reviews

Bedroom Ceilings “Another Bulb Burned Out” (Independent, 2020)

July 14, 2020 Helen Jones 0
For their second album, Michigan duo Bedroom Ceilings chose to create a concept album of sorts, based around a protagonist who is struggling with the relatable themes of their place in the modern world, their happiness, […]
Album Reviews

Thomas Eltorp “Extended Play 3/3” (Mani Records, 2020)

July 2, 2020 Helen Jones 0
Danish singer-songwriter Thomas Eltorp set himself a lofty goal five years ago: to write, record, and release three EPs of “American inspired music”. ‘Extended Play 3/3’ is the last of these three Americana inspired EPs, which […]
AUK Mini-Gigs

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Jack Marion

June 12, 2020 Helen Jones 0
For the latest in our mini-gig series to help keep us sane in lockdown, we bring you a solo offering from Jack Marion of the titular Jack Marion and the Pearl Snap Prophets. The North Carolina […]

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Jerry Joseph And The Jackmormons “I Think I’m Here” – glorious life affirming music

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May 18, 2026 0

Video Premiere: Madam Radar “The Show Must Go On”

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Something for the weekend: Keyside “Lemon and Lime”

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May 15, 2026 1

Cowboy Junkies “Open to Beauty”

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Book Review: Patrick Joseph O’Connor “Wichita Blues: Music in the African American Community”

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Tracks

Jerry Joseph And The Jackmormons “I Think I’m Here” – glorious life affirming music

May 18, 2026 0
Jerry Joseph, we are happy to tell you, returns – not that he’s been away exactly, but we have an insatiable appetite for the kind of music that Jerry Joseph makes, and so the news that […]
Videos

Video Premiere: Madam Radar “The Show Must Go On”

May 18, 2026 0
Madam Radar’s The Show Must Go On is an anthem for performing, celebrating the lifestyle of the touring musician. In the accompanying video premiere, directed by Garrett Jay Brown, we get to see the band on […]
Tracks

Something for the weekend: Keyside “Lemon and Lime”

May 15, 2026 1
Well that’s it from us for this week, and bear with me dear reader with the track we’re leaving you with for the weekend which despite starting off sounding like we’ve veered into covering 90s-era Britpop, […]

  • Jerry Joseph And The Jackmormons “I Think I’m Here” – glorious life affirming music
  • Video Premiere: Madam Radar “The Show Must Go On”
  • Something for the weekend: Keyside “Lemon and Lime”
  • Cowboy Junkies “Open to Beauty”
  • Book Review: Patrick Joseph O’Connor “Wichita Blues: Music in the African American Community”
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Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations

May 14, 2026 0
Daniel Tashian is a legend in Nashville. He’s a deeply respected songwriter, he’s a solo artist with six albums to his name, he’s been in two superb bands, and he’s the go-to guy when you want […]
Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Thin Lear

May 13, 2026 0
The songs on Thin Lear’s sophomore album Many Disappeared are tied to each other not in their locale or their cast of characters, but instead in strange tragedies that have taken place, some many years ago. Current […]
Interviews

Interview: Judy Collins doesn’t look back, she looks forward

May 12, 2026 0
“My home is in New York City, on the Upper West Side,” Judy Collins said, proudly holding up a painting by her sister of cats and dogs that resembles a Monet. When I mentioned travelling up […]

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Interview: Kelley Swindall & Don Dilego talk about New York Americana

October 1, 2020 0
Kelley who? There is often a debate when Americana UK decides which artists we should interview. Clearly, new and emerging artists need the oxygen of publicity to help them build their career momentum, but what of […]
Album Reviews

Terry Kitchen “The Quiet Places” (Independent, 2017)

December 11, 2017 0
Terry Kitchen is a decidedly old-fashioned, storytelling folkie. He’s been plying his trade around New England for a quarter of century, so it’s safe to say he should know what he’s doing by now. Well-written, poignant […]
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Video: Grace Pettis “Landon”

April 23, 2020 0
‘Landon’ is a deeply personal, true-story song from Grace Pettis.  The song is a heartfelt reflection on her past behaviour when a gay friend came out.  Over a gentle, tuneful strum, Pettis sings a beautiful apology. […]

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