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Classic Clip: First Aid Kit “Emmylou” – Live at the Polar Music Awards, 2015

March 17, 2023 Jonathan Smith 0

Emmylou Harris was in Stockholm in 2015, as the latest recipient for the Polar Music Prize, instigated by Stig Anderson, manager and collaborator with ABBA. That alone was a high achievement, placing her in a pantheon […]

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Dari Bay “Longest Day of the Year”

March 1, 2023 Jonathan Smith 0

Instantly memorable pop grunge Americana mix. Dari Bay is a project built by Vermont resident Zachary James. He cites broad influences ranging from Neil Young to Scottish Indie band The Pastels, Pavement to Wilco. “Longest Day […]

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Chris Coole “The Old Man and the C Chord”

February 6, 2023 Jonathan Smith 0

Canadian bluegrass virtuoso brings songs as well as style. ‘The Old Man and the C Chord’ represents the third solo offering from Chris Cooley, although he has been part of a much wider musical scene over thirty […]

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Beans on Toast “The Fascinating Adventures of Little Bee”

January 17, 2023 Jonathan Smith 0

A potpourri of child-friendly, environmentally-minded songs from AUK favourite. Something a little different for the AUK pages, ‘The Fascinating Adventures of Little Bee’ is a collection aimed broadly at ages 2-10, though there’s plenty that anyone […]

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Classic Americana Albums

Classic Americana Albums: Steve Earle “Guitar Town”

November 16, 2022 Jonathan Smith 5

Steve Earle was already in his 30’s when ‘Guitar Town’ was released in 1986, so it is perhaps unsurprising that he had been able to stockpile songs of such quality that the record already sounded like […]

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Noah Derksen “Sanctity of Silence”

March 21, 2023 0

An album which needs time to reveal the quality of the songwriting. Noah Derkson’s Bandcamp page presents his view of himself and his music. “Born and raised in the heart of the Canadian prairies and maturing […]

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The New Pornographers “Continue As A Guest”

March 21, 2023 0

A.C. Newman looks for refuge from a chaotic world on the latest New Pornographers release, which includes a long-distance collaboration with Sadie Dupuis from Speedy Ortiz. What began as a splinter group, collective side project, or […]

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Matt Andersen and the Big Bottle of Joy “The Big Bottle of Joy”

March 20, 2023 0

An album that grabs you by the throat and refuses to let you go. Some albums can have the listener hanging on to every word sung because of the powerful lyrics. Other albums are played because […]

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The Song Remains: Eric Taylor 1949-2020

March 12, 2020 4

I heard from a colleague,  who has contact with associates of Eric Taylor, that he had died on March 9th 2020 following a period of illness. I immediately checked the web for confirmation but there was […]

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Essentials: The top 10 Steve Earle albums

July 8, 2021 20

Steve Earle announced his arrival in our lives with his debut album in 1986. Since then, he has racked up almost thirty studio and live albums under his own name or in collaboration with others. I […]

Live Reviews

Live Review: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit + His Lordship, O2 Apollo, Manchester – 18th November 2022

November 22, 2022 18

AUK’s Clint West sees Jason Isbell complete a journey from small venue troubadour to the first modern americana superstar. On November 25th 2013 Jason Isbell played at Manchester’s Ruby Lounge in support of his newly released […]

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Interview: Doug Paisley on adapting to middle age and revisiting older songs

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Interview: Doug Paisley on adapting to middle age and revisiting older songs

Interviews
March 21, 2023 0

Songs selected and produced by Bahamas with a touch of the real world. What do you do as you approach middle age and it is fifteen years since you released your debut album? If you are […]

Jenny Don’t And The Spurs “Fire On The Ridge” – Heading out…West

Tracks
March 21, 2023 0

What is the sound that Jenny Don’t and the Spurs make?  There’s an unmistakable Western themes twang to it.  There’s some garage rock attitude and rawness.  And it is exuberant, this is not a band of […]

Noah Derksen “Sanctity of Silence”

Album Reviews
March 21, 2023 0

An album which needs time to reveal the quality of the songwriting. Noah Derkson’s Bandcamp page presents his view of himself and his music. “Born and raised in the heart of the Canadian prairies and maturing […]

Kate Rusby has an upcoming Spring Tour

News
March 21, 2023 0

With barely time to get home and put her feet up with a cup of tea (other beverages are available) after her Winter tour, Kate Rusby has announced the details of her Spring 2023 tour across […]

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The New Pornographers “Continue As A Guest”

Album Reviews
March 21, 2023 0

A.C. Newman looks for refuge from a chaotic world on the latest New Pornographers release, which includes a long-distance collaboration with Sadie Dupuis from Speedy Ortiz. What began as a splinter group, collective side project, or […]

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