Mark Whitfield

Guy Clark demo recordings to be released on volume one of “Truly Handmade”

November 16, 2023 Mark Whitfield 3

When ‘My Favorite Picture of You’ came out in 2013, it seemed likely we were hearing Guy Clark’s last batch of songs. Guy died three years later at age 74, but his legacy endures, thanks to […]

Mary Gauthier announces UK and Ireland dates for 2024

November 15, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and accomplished author, Mary Gauthier has announced a series of UK and Ireland dates for April and May 2024. In these unique, career retrospective shows, Gauthier will perform a selection of audience favourites from […]

Corb Lund announces new album, support dates for The Dead South

November 14, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Western Canadian singer-songwriter Corb Lund, who we love around these parts, has announced details of new album ‘El Viejo’ which lands on 23rd February, 2024 via New West Records, alongside details of his return to the […]

Oliver James Brooks “How’s It Goin'” – the ups and downs of life

November 13, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Here’s a new song by Toronto-based singer-songwriter Oliver James Brooks. Following the October 20th release of his latest single, Brooks has released the music video for ‘How It’s Goin’, taken from his forthcoming album ‘In A […]

Something for the weekend: Paul Kelly “Cherry Tree Carol”

November 10, 2023 Mark Whitfield 3

That’s it from us for this week dear reader. If you are one of the many of us heading down to London this weekend for the “hate march” (!) then stay safe. We leave you with […]

Something for the weekend: Truman Sinclair “4th of July”

July 3, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm tonight. Don’t forget about our 25 year anniversary event in November which takes place […]

Live Review: Leah Blevins, Rough Trade, Denmark Street, London – 26th June 2026

July 3, 2026 0

Performances don’t get much more intimate when less than 50 people are in the front space of a record shop and the artist is playing unamplified, less than five feet away. In the autumn of 2025, […]

Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen “They Call Us The Lucky Ones”

July 3, 2026 0

Americana royalty teams up with a cracking Texas band to produce a varied and highly enjoyable mix of country, soul and stomp. Ryan Bingham is a comparatively rare example of an americana artist who has broken […]

Articles by Mark Whitfield

Guy Clark demo recordings to be released on volume one of “Truly Handmade”

Mary Gauthier announces UK and Ireland dates for 2024

Corb Lund announces new album, support dates for The Dead South

Oliver James Brooks “How’s It Goin'” – the ups and downs of life

Something for the weekend: Paul Kelly “Cherry Tree Carol”

Something for the weekend: Truman Sinclair “4th of July”

Live Review: Leah Blevins, Rough Trade, Denmark Street, London – 26th June 2026

Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen “They Call Us The Lucky Ones”

Americana Stories – Simon Lamont “Americana”

Our new supporters playlist is out later today – win a vinyl copy of Ashley McBryde’s new album