Mark Whitfield

Something for the weekend: Townes Van Zandt “Rex’s Blues”

March 10, 2023 Mark Whitfield 1

That’s it from us for this week dear reader and we leave you with a song from Townes Van Zandt’s classic album ‘A Far Cry From Dead’ which is getting its first vinyl release next month. […]

Something for the weekend: The Guthries “Season to Leave”

March 3, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

That’s it from us for another week dear reader – don’t forget to check out Mike Ritchie’s 400th show on Sunday, details here – but in the meantime we leave you with a classic track from […]

Rodney Crowell announces new Jeff Tweedy produced album “The Chicago Sessions” – Listen

March 3, 2023 Mark Whitfield 1

New West Records have announced the release of a new album by Rodney Crowell, ‘The Chicago Sessions’ which lands on May 5th, 2023, via New West Records. The 10-song set was produced by Jeff Tweedy and […]

Our new AUK supporters playlist is out today – win tickets to see Blackberry Smoke on tour

March 3, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Our new playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month is out later today exclusively for AUK supporters including new tracks by Iris DeMent, Ron Sexmith and Ruston Kelly among others – […]

Something for the weekend: Ruston Kelly “Mending Song”

February 24, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it for another week dearest reader, and we leave you with a lovely new song by the one-time Mr Musgraves Ruston Kelly. The track ‘Mending Song’ is the second to be released from the […]