John Lee

Paul Foglino “Monday Street”

March 5, 2026 John Lee 0

An album of simplicity, sincerity and songs of reflection. For this album, Foglino has produced twelve songs which seem to provide a reflective look back at life, the power of music and the need to protest. […]

The Sheepdogs “Keep Out of the Storm”

February 26, 2026 John Lee 0

The Sheepdogs return with another confident blast of nostalgia-fuelled, feel-good music. The Sheepdogs have now been in an amazing groove of producing upbeat, West Coast-leaning blues-rock for over twenty years. Their trademark sound manages to embrace […]

In a quiet Norwegian studio with Thomas & The Angry Hearts

February 23, 2026 John Lee 0

AUK Writer, John Lee, gets a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and witness the creative process in close-up. When I was invited to spend time with Thomas & The Angry Hearts in the studio, […]

Emily Scott Robinson “Appalachia”

January 27, 2026 John Lee 1

Emily Scott Robinson digs deeply into the historical sounds of American folk but produces a contemporary and moving album. Robinson’s latest album tackles the hard truths of life head-on, never pretending things are easy. Across songs […]

Classic Clips: The Pretenders “Hymn to Her” – Live at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney, 8th December 2010

January 23, 2026 John Lee 0

This is one of The Pretenders’ most layered songs, and also one of their most radical, here performed in a stripped-back but striking way. Chrissie Hynde sings beautifully with just the accompaniment of a pedal steel […]