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Sounds from beyond the Shed 241 “The Rugby”

June 22, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 2
Not the usual subject of this column, but as a fellow of Northampton, I’m heading to Twickenham tomorrow, driving a coach-load of supporters for the Prem Final. Exciting times for the town as the club seems […]
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Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring The Hanging Stars

June 19, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 1
Join Keith, Richard, and Patrick as they unpack the new Hanging Stars album Just A Day, which is out today. An extensive chat featuring some plein aire sounds as a distraction, but well worth a listen. […]
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EELS set to release their 16th album “Cookie Happened” in October… on the 16th

June 18, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0
The fabulous EELS  have announced their 16th studio album Cookie Happened is due for release on 16th October via E Works / Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band has released a brand-new single, Cap […]
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Dogwood Tales aim high with new album “Every Star In Rockingham County”

June 18, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 2
The band Dogwood Tales has announced the release date of their latest album, Every Star In Rockingham County, which will arrive on the 28th August via Born Loser Records. Hailing from Harrisonburg, VA, in the heart […]
Columns

Sounds from beyond the Shed 240 “Aging”

June 15, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0
Last weekend saw me sail through another birthday unscathed, just about. There was a gathering to celebrate this one calendar year closer to the worm-filled sod, and the photo attached bears witness to my joy at […]

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Stephen Jacques “Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz”

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Isreal Nash saddles up to reimagine Sweetheart of the Rodeo

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Live Review: Everette + Ned Swarbrick, 45 Vinyl Café, York – 5th August 2026

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The Sound Gypsies “You Can Still Come Home” – home’s still there for ya’

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Artwork for StephenJacques album "Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz"
Album Reviews

Stephen Jacques “Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz”

August 12, 2026 0
Lyrically and musically evocative surf-themed album from Virginia-based Stephen Jacques. Stephen Jacques’s last release, Pioneers and Fragrant Flowers, was favourably reviewed on these pages last year, our reviewer Fred Arnold praising its dazzling lyrical imagery around […]
News

Isreal Nash saddles up to reimagine Sweetheart of the Rodeo

August 12, 2026 0
Self-titled cosmic-country artist Israel Nash has announced his complete reimagination of The Byrds’ iconic album Sweetheart of the Rodeo, which will be released on September 25th. Attempting to reinterpret the landmark record through a modern lens, […]
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Live Review: Everette + Ned Swarbrick, 45 Vinyl Café, York – 5th August 2026

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A trip to the fairy tale city of York for an evening’s entertainment at the 45 Vinyl Café in York. With the weather cooling down somewhat, it’s a sold-out show in this amazing café that transforms […]

  • Stephen Jacques “Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz”
  • Isreal Nash saddles up to reimagine Sweetheart of the Rodeo
  • Live Review: Everette + Ned Swarbrick, 45 Vinyl Café, York – 5th August 2026
  • The Sound Gypsies “You Can Still Come Home” – home’s still there for ya’
  • Video: Carly Pearce, Molly Tuttle and Dan Tyminski “What If You Loved Me”
  • Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock
  • The Legendary Trainhoppers “A Conspiracy of Ravens”
  • More People Really Should Know About: Erik Koskinen
  • Cajun Corner – Summer 2026
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Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock

August 11, 2026 0
Remarkably, it is twenty years since Frank Turner released his first solo EP: Campfire Punkrock. The very title was both a statement of intent and a conscious identifier, defining his sound and the purpose of his […]
Interviews

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 […]
Interviews

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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Steven Adams “DROPS”

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Will Sheff of Okkervil River has a solo tour

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And it starts in the UK tomorrow. Will Sheff has been working on solo material alongside such collaborators as guitarist Will Graefe and bassist Benjamin Lazar Davis as well as new collaborators Christian Lee Hutson, Dawes […]
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The Frampton Sisters “Let Me Hold Your Hand” – Listen

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Already veterans of the Cambridge Folk Festival, Orkney’s The Frampton Sisters  have recently released their latest single which features just finger-picked guitar and the harmonising vocals of sisters Freddie and Charlie. 

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