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Lumineers release exclusive vinyl for Record Store Day

April 21, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
Yes, it’s that time of the year again – Eggs and records are what April is all about – and to mark the occasion The Lumineers have announced the release of ‘Seeds’, an exclusive 10” vinyl […]
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The Long Ryders “Bear in the Woods” – Listen

April 20, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
The Long Ryders are one of those truly seminal bands in americana and they’re back with their first new song in thirty years when the UK was feeling the worst excesses of Thatcherism and things felt […]
Tracks

Okkervil River “Denomination Blues” – Listen

April 20, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
This has been an amazing project, we’ll miss it when it’s over for the time being at least. Consequence of Sound report: “We’re nearing the end of the ambitious Our First 100 Days project and, though the great orange beast […]
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Ferris & Sylvester: “Save Yourself” – Listen

April 19, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
‘Save Yourself’ is the debut single from Ferris & Sylvester (Ferris is no relation to Tweety Pie), and it’s a bittersweet love song, with some haunting harmonies and delicate guitars, recorded in Youth’s Space Mountain Studios […]
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Sam Outlaw announces UK dates for July

April 19, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
Sam Outlaw, who released his sophomore album “Tenderheart” on Friday last week (it was a good Friday for him) has announced some UK dates for July where you can sample his wares in person.  The reviews […]

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This time around, we’ve got new albums from a brace of Coreys, a new single from a feted musician and poet, plus a landmark anniversary for a beacon of Louisiana music. MoMojo Records are releasing a […]
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For The Sake Of The Song: Lori McKenna “Drinkin’ Problem”

June 1, 2026 1
The New York Times recently published a list of what they say are the “30 Greatest Living American songwriters”, and while it was nice to see Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Brandy Clark make the cut, […]
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Album Reviews

Deer Tick “Coin-O-Matic”

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Eclectic collection from the Rhode Island four-piece celebrating their roots, families and local people. Three years after their Emotional Contracts album, Deer Tick return with their latest collection. The title is taken from the name of […]

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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 […]
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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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Malcolm Holcombe “Come Hell or High Water” (Gypsy Eyes Music, 2018)

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Malcolm Holcombe’s latest release ‘Come Hell or High Water’ seems to reflect a man reaching an age where he looks around the place where he lives, casting back over the years and unconsciously puts into song […]
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Video: Andrew Combs “Stars Of Longing”

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This is Nashville man Andrew Combs new single, taken from his latest album “Ideal Man“, out on September 20th.  He’s in Europe in November & December too, including a London date on December 10th.

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