John Lee

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 […]

Langhorne Slim “The Dreamin’ Kind”

January 15, 2026 John Lee 1

An album of real musical power, emotional honesty and performed with sheer commitment. On this follow up to introspective album “Strawberry Mansion” Langhorne Slim chooses to bear his soul through high energy rock and roll. Helping […]