Mark Whitfield

Our new AUK supporters playlist is out today

July 2, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Our new playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month is out later today for AUK supporters, which includes new tracks by Peter Bruntnell, Gary Louris, Joana Serrat and the Felice Brothers […]

The Wallflowers “Who’s That Man Walking ‘Round My Garden” – Listen

July 1, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

The Wallflowers will release their first new album in nearly a decade ‘Exit Wounds’ next Friday (July 9th) via New West Records, which thankfully finds the band’s signature sound intact. KCRW has stated that “Exit Wounds […]

Listen to Jason Isbell cover Metallica’s “Sad But True”

June 30, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Last week saw Metallica reveal details of a huge 30th-anniversary celebration of their seminal ‘The Black Album’ with a big, remastered box set, as well as a tribute album called ‘The Metallica Blacklist’ which features 53 […]

Amanda Shires covers Lady Gaga – Listen

June 29, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Amanda Shires has given a radical makeover to Lady Gaga’s ‘Highway Unicorn (Road to Love)’ for her new ‘Born This Way: The Tenth Anniversary’ album which also includes remade versions of Gaga’s songs by Orville Peck, […]

Gate to Southwell Festival 2021 line-up announced

June 29, 2021 Mark Whitfield 1

Well the good news keeps on coming, and organisers of the 14th Gate to Southwell have announced that the Midlands roots and acoustic festival will go ahead at its new rural location outside the Nottinghamshire town […]

Ferris & Sylvester “Jealous” – go green, my hulk

July 8, 2026 0

What’s this then, Issy Ferris is pining to inspire jealousy? That does seem to be the main thrust of the latest single from the latest album, It’s A Joy To Be Alive, set to be released […]

Video: Pokey LaFarge “The Thing” – I can’t get no satisfaction

July 8, 2026 0

Here’s the latest single from Illinois singer-songwriter Pokey LaFarge. The Thing is a brilliantly moody song, built around insistent percussion and an infectious groove that makes you want to move and sway. LaFarge delivers a smooth […]

Interview: Hank Alrich and his sonic explorations

July 7, 2026 1

Like the old sailors of yore, Hank Alrich sure knows how to spin a yarn, though I doubt his are made up or heavily stretched. They keep your attention. I would contentedly sit in an armchair […]

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