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Unreleased Elliott Smith track released for campaign

May 8, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
This couldn’t come at a more important time given the oncoming war on well basically half the world’s population. NME reports: “An unreleased Elliott Smith track has been unveiled as part of a campaign in aid of Planned Parenthood, […]
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Bonnie ‘Prince’ talks Merle Haggard

May 8, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
Let’s face it, he’s probably still not going to beat Mel B’s version of “Word Up” in terms of classic covers but good on him for having a go. Rolling Stone reports: “Imagine arranging Merle Haggard’s […]
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Loretta Lynn remains in hospital following stroke

May 8, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
News reported all over the place on the weekend, but just in case you missed it, Spin among many reports: “Country music legend Loretta Lynn suffered a stroke and was hospitalized Thursday evening, according to a […]
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Aimee Mann announces UK/Ireland dates

May 5, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
Aimee Mann’s ‘Mental Illness’ which was released at the end of March went straight to number one in the UK americana charts – we were rather keen on it too, calling her work “rarely less than […]
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Uncut wants you to ask Steve Earle some questions

May 5, 2017 Mark Whitfield 1
The lovely people at Uncut have a regular “An audience with..” feature where they get their readers to send in questions to musicians and next up is americana legend Steve Earle.  They prompt readers with suggestions such […]

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AUK Shortcuts: Paula Boggs Band, David Lewis, The Doomed Bird of Providence, Jack’s Basket Room, Swarme of Beese, Victoria’s Big Easy, Allen Dobb, Peter Karp, and Mark Branscombe

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Carly King “Loving You Is Easy”

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Devlin & The Harm “Devlin & The Harm”

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Album Reviews

AUK Shortcuts: Paula Boggs Band, David Lewis, The Doomed Bird of Providence, Jack’s Basket Room, Swarme of Beese, Victoria’s Big Easy, Allen Dobb, Peter Karp, and Mark Branscombe

June 2, 2026 0
Our latest Short Cuts, a monthly feature where AUK casts a brief eye and ear on several albums we’ve received recently, which just didn’t make the cut for a full review. Like most major music websites, […]
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Album Reviews

Fallen Oaks “Lost That Sound”

June 2, 2026 0
Seattle band finds its sound with a marvellous debut. This is an excellent album. Cosmic americana, folk with a hint of country, but forget the labels, they don’t mean anything, sit back and enjoy. This is […]
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast at Bromley Blues Club 7th December 2025
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More People Really Should Know About: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast

June 2, 2026 0
Readers who caught one of Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast’s shows at the tail-end of 2025 and in early 2026 will understand the reasons for nominating this Asheville, North Carolina band as one deserving of wider […]

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  • More People Really Should Know About: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast
  • Carly King “Loving You Is Easy”
  • Devlin & The Harm “Devlin & The Harm”
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Interviews

Interview: Ben Vaughn on being true to yourself and the joys of recording an album in your car

May 29, 2026 0
To say Ben Vaughn has had an eclectic musical career would be a gross understatement. He grew up in the Philadelphia area, and his journey into music began when a kind uncle gave him a Duane […]
Interviews

Interview: Beau Jennings – In Tribute to Will Rogers and the Verdigris

May 27, 2026 0
If History was your favourite class in school, raise your digital hand. Only two? Come on, the subject is not that dull. Now pay attention. Today, we are going to learn about a river called the […]
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Interview: Truman Sinclair – “it’s hope or die pretty much”

May 26, 2026 3
Chicago-born and LA-based singer-songwriter Truman Sinclair will be a new name to many AUK readers, although the more observant of you will have noticed his song Joel Roberts topped my top tracks of 2025 list published […]

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Ryan Adams cancels UK shows next month

March 29, 2017 0
Like a roller coaster ride, no sooner are they announced – we’ve just had this note through: “Due to an unforeseen personnel change, Ryan Adams has been forced to cancel his April UK trip – including […]
Album Reviews

Golden Bear “Dear Texas” (C-Side Records, 2020)

November 20, 2020 0
Golden Bear want to take you on a journey across the band’s home state of Texas. As implied by the title, the album is declared as a love letter to the lone star state. Recorded during […]
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Something for the weekend: The Sadies “All the Good”

June 10, 2022 0
Well that’s it for another week dear reader. Apologies if you regularly check in with our gig guide but have found it’s currently not there – the issue is with Songkick but normal service will be […]

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