Mark Whitfield

Jason Isbell talks to RS: “We ate chicken fingers from the concession stand at the Grammys”

April 12, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

RS has published a nice piece on Jason Isbell which includes some snippets from an interview they recently had with him. They report: “At this year’s Grammys, where he was up for several awards, Jason Isbell didn’t […]

Will Oldham publishes book of his lyrics

April 12, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Pitchfork report today that our favourite royal americana star Will Oldam aka Bonnie “Prince” Billy will be publishing a book compiling his lyrics later this year. They report: “Songs of Love and Horror is out October 9 via W.W. Norton and […]

Willie Nelson releases track from his new record – Watch

April 11, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Willie Nelson has released a new track ‘Something To Get Through’ from his forthcoming album ‘Last Man Standing’ which comes out on April 27 via Sony Legacy. It’s been described as “a song about the devastation we […]

The Long Road Festival launches with Lee Ann Womack, Billy Bragg and more

April 11, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

We’re doing well for americana tinged festivals this year and today there’s the announcement of another one which says it’s bringing the “sounds of the country music scene to the UK” but actually has a broader […]

Ginger Wildheart to roam the UK over summer

April 10, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

‘Ghost In The Tanglewood’ is the new album by our favourite Ginge at the moment, Wildheart, which we absolutely love here in AUK Towers. It’s a seamless mix of country, folk, roots and rock. As he […]