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About Martin Johnson
I've been a music obsessive for more years than I care to admit to. Part of my enjoyment from music comes from discovering new sounds and artists while continuing to explore the roots of American 20th century music that has impacted the whole of world culture.
Interviews

Interview: Madison Cunningham on the Grammys and International Women’s Day

March 8, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Getting bragging rights for your parents as you mature as an artist. Madison Cunningham has made quite a few waves since releasing her first album, ‘Authenticity’, in 2014, including being nominated four times for a Grammy […]

Interviews

Interview: Diane Hubka on why folk and americana should still swing

March 7, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

There is only good and bad music and all American music shares the same roots. Diane Hubka’s formative musical memories go back to the west coast folk and country rock of the ‘70s, with a dash […]

Features

The Song Remains: David Lindley (1944-2023)

March 6, 2023 Martin Johnson 4

He was so much more than a simple West Coast session guitarist. There are an awful lot of very good guitarists, but only a few who could be said to be true masters of their instrument, […]

Interviews

Interview: Dean Owens on what his Americana UK awards mean to him

March 1, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

How being force-fed Gram Parson and The Jayhawks opened up the world of americana. Dean Owens has long been a favourite of Americana UK and our readership, and he ended a successful 2022 by being voted […]

Features

The First Time: Martin Johnson – The Who, ABC Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees, October 22nd, 1970

February 28, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

It is easy to forget how little music was available at the start of the ‘70s, and how restricted access to it was. You had the weekly press, Melody Maker, New Musical Express, and the new […]

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  • Live Review: Lucinda Williams + Ben De La Cour, The Barbican, London – 3rd February 2026
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Interview: Tess Liautaud on the New Zealand roots scene and the songs from Blue Mind

February 10, 2026 0

From the first, rhythmically strummed notes of Blue Mind, Tess Liautaud, the Ōtautahi-based Franco-American singer-songwriter who has immersed herself among the characters on the New Zealand roots music scene, creates a lush, twangy, rock and country-soul […]

Interviews

Interview: Jonathan Bernstein on Justin Townes Earle, addiction, and the music that remains

February 9, 2026 0

Jonathan Bernstein did not set out to sanctify Justin Townes Earle, nor to reduce him to a cautionary tale. With What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome, Bernstein instead accomplishes something far more difficult: he restores dimensionality […]

Interviews

Interview: Elles Bailey on collaboration, her voice, and not taking her story away

February 3, 2026 0

When one says award-winning artist about a singer, Elles Bailey would certainly fall into this category, having been named to an impressive list, including: UK Americana Live Act of the Year, UK Blues Artist of the […]

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Video: Mo Kenney “Ahead Of Myself”

July 23, 2019 0

A nice acoustic version of the new single from Mo Kenney here.  A hymn to personal freedom and doing whatever you want to, we’ve all been there.  She’s got a few UK dates at the end […]

Videos

Video: Tele Novella “Words That Stay”

December 4, 2020 0

In February 2021, Tele Novella will release their second album, ‘Merlynn Belle’.  Get a taste of what’s to come with the quirky video for new single ‘Words That Stay’ which is about the loss of a […]

Features

Got talent? Welcome to The Twang Factor Season 4

September 1, 2025 0

Resuming a very successful series, The Twang Factor is back to find the best new and emerging americana acts. Get amped up! With the competition hotter than ever, AUK is accepting entries for the 4th season […]

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