Mark Whitfield

John Prine appears on new documentary about his label

February 24, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Oh Boy Records was launched back in 1991 by John Prine and his manager in order to directly serve his fans without having to go cap in hand to the bigger labels, and four decades later Oh […]

Loretta Lynn and Margo Price “One’s on the Way” – Listen

February 23, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Loretta Lynn’s 50th studio album ‘Still Woman Enough’ is due out next month. The album features updated versions of classics like ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ plus covers of some of her favourite songs such as ‘I Saw […]

Jason Isbell releases new live album

February 23, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit have released a new live album, ‘Live At Altria Theatre’ which is available now via Bandcamp, and documents the band’s concert at the Altria Theatre in Richmond, Virginia which took […]

Something for the weekend: Jason McNiff “Wherever I Choose”

February 19, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

That’s it for another week dear reader and we leave you with a new song by a man included in my top 10 americana albums of all time list which was published yesterday. ‘Wherever I Choose’ is […]

Haim featuring Taylor Swift “Gasoline” – Listen

February 19, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Folk-rock trio Haim and Taylor Swift collaborated towards the end of last year on the latter’s track ‘No Body, No Crime’ from her hugely successful lo-fi with country leanings ‘Evermore’ album, and Haim have today released […]

Jason McNiff heralds his tenth with “Ten Blue Songs”

July 8, 2026 0

Jason McNiff has announced the release of his latest album, Ten Blue Songs, his 10th, and, despite the melancholy title, he assures us it is a record of celebration, a celebration of the musical life he […]

The Welcome Addition “Now Forever” – a mournful tale of self-sabotage

July 8, 2026 0

Those of you familiar with us will know that we are a website based in the People’s Republic of Liverpool and so we’re always happy to feature music on our wavelength from around these parts […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Clayton Chaney

July 8, 2026 0

With nearly two decades of songwriting under his belt, Clayton Chaney feels more connected than ever to his craft, offering some incredibly heartfelt, pensive, and witty songs grounded in real human experience. “I try to keep […]

Articles by Mark Whitfield

John Prine appears on new documentary about his label

Loretta Lynn and Margo Price “One’s on the Way” – Listen

Jason Isbell releases new live album

Something for the weekend: Jason McNiff “Wherever I Choose”

Haim featuring Taylor Swift “Gasoline” – Listen

Jason McNiff heralds his tenth with “Ten Blue Songs”

The Welcome Addition “Now Forever” – a mournful tale of self-sabotage

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Clayton Chaney

CR & The White Lights “My Old Self”

Live Review: State Fayre Festival, Hylands Park, Chelmsford – 26th-28th June 2026