Mark Johnson

Zephaniah OHora “Listening To The Music” ( Last Roundup Records, 2020)

October 1, 2020 Mark Johnson 0

Authentic but new? Old-fashioned whilst fresh? Easy listening and boosting? This album is somehow so antique that it sounds crisp, music circling decades around itself so it comes back to kick its own butt. People love […]

Ben Bedford “Portraits” (Cavalier Recordings, 2020)

September 9, 2020 Mark Johnson 0

“I hope this retrospective proves to be an enjoyable introduction for the uninitiate, as well as a satisfying listening experience for the long-time fan.” So writes Mr Ben Bedford himself, succinctly self-reviewing. That his prose flows […]

Classic Americana Albums: Witness “Under A Sun” (Universal Island, 2001)

July 22, 2020 Mark Johnson 4

I fell in love with this album the first time it was played, it seemed faultless and distinct then (and still does two decades later) but never quite understood why it made such an impact for […]

Will Hoge “Tiny Little Movies” (Thirty Tigers, 2020)

July 20, 2020 Mark Johnson 0

Top class writing with a great sound and a sense of authenticity could be a recipe for the perfect Americana album, and Will Hoge delivers that full package in abundance with his 11th album ‘Tiny Little […]

Jason Simon “A Venerable Wreck” (BYM Records, 2020)

June 9, 2020 Mark Johnson 0

Few artists reviewed by AUK have had a Peel Session, but back in 2001, Jason Simon (as part of his still extant band Dead Meadow) recorded one for John Peel in Fugazi’s home studio. An energetic […]

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”

August 7, 2026 0

Southern rock debut for Canadian five-piece. Hailing from Ontario, Canada, The Wild High are a five-piece built around singer-songwriter Jon Harvey (formerly of the band Monster Truck). Harvey describes the band as “a chosen family of […]

Our new supporters playlist is out later today – win tickets to see Dawn Landes live

August 7, 2026 0

If you’re not subscribing to our monthly supporters newsletter you’ll be missing out on our exclusive supporters playlist of the best new americana we’ve heard over the last few weeks which this month includes new tracks […]

The latest AUK Podcast featuring Dogwood Tales is available now

August 7, 2026 0

This week’s podcast features the band Dogwood Tales in conversation as they wait for their album, Every Star In Rockingham County, to come out on 28th of this month. There’s also a couple of new tracks […]

Articles by Mark Johnson

Zephaniah OHora “Listening To The Music” ( Last Roundup Records, 2020)

Ben Bedford “Portraits” (Cavalier Recordings, 2020)

Classic Americana Albums: Witness “Under A Sun” (Universal Island, 2001)

Will Hoge “Tiny Little Movies” (Thirty Tigers, 2020)

Jason Simon “A Venerable Wreck” (BYM Records, 2020)

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”

Our new supporters playlist is out later today – win tickets to see Dawn Landes live

The latest AUK Podcast featuring Dogwood Tales is available now

Icarus Phoenix “Choke” – and now I can barely speak

Video Premiere: Izzie Walsh “I Need You More”