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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.
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Obituaries

The Song Remains: Eric Taylor 1949-2020

March 12, 2020 Martin Johnson 4

I heard from a colleague,  who has contact with associates of Eric Taylor, that he had died on March 9th 2020 following a period of illness. I immediately checked the web for confirmation but there was […]

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Features

Forgotten Artists – The Hacienda Brothers

March 9, 2020 Martin Johnson 2

The Hacienda Brothers were heading for commercial success having built  a growing live following and being nominated as Band Of The Year in the 2007 Americana Music Awards when their front man and co-founder Chris Gaffney […]

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Forgotten Artists – Country Gazette

March 5, 2020 Martin Johnson 9

The early ’70s were an exciting time for anyone with the slightest interest in the emerging country-rock genre. Dylan’s recent records together with those of The Band had really sparked an awareness, and other leading groups […]

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The Song Remains: Chris Darrow 1944-2020

March 2, 2020 Martin Johnson 4

Chris Darrow’s death on 15th January from complications following a stoke received coverage across the American music press reflecting his involvement with some of the most influential artist of the ‘60s and early ‘70s. Recognised by […]

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Album Reviews

Kev Minney “Modern Stories” (Independent, 2020)

February 20, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

Kev Minney is a 37 year-old guitarist and singer-songwriter born in Northampton and now based in Brighton. He spent the early part of his musical career as a guitarist and in 2015 started his singer-songwriter career […]

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Album Reviews

Angela Perley “Turn Me Loose”

March 27, 2023 0

Ohio native delivers another slice of country rock flavoured with a touch of psychedelia and catchy pop. Angela Perley hails from Columbus, Ohio, and first garnered attention whilst fronting her band the ‘Howlin’ Moons’ during the […]

Album Reviews

Upstate “You Only Get a Few”

March 25, 2023 0

Exceptional harmonies and insightful lyrics come together to make a vibrant collection of songs. In the three years since their previous release, Upstate has been through quite a myriad of life events: there has been the […]

Holy Moly & the Crackers Album "Solid Gold"
Album Reviews

Holy Moly & The Crackers “Solid Gold”

March 24, 2023 0

No surprises but some cracking tunes. Holy Moly and the Crackers have been a hard-working band for over a decade. When asked, they can deliver festival-friendly folky-stomps that have earned them a significant fanbase in the […]

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Obituaries

The Song Remains: Eric Taylor 1949-2020

March 12, 2020 4

I heard from a colleague,  who has contact with associates of Eric Taylor, that he had died on March 9th 2020 following a period of illness. I immediately checked the web for confirmation but there was […]

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Essentials

Essentials: The top 10 Steve Earle albums

July 8, 2021 20

Steve Earle announced his arrival in our lives with his debut album in 1986. Since then, he has racked up almost thirty studio and live albums under his own name or in collaboration with others. I […]

Live Reviews

Live Review: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit + His Lordship, O2 Apollo, Manchester – 18th November 2022

November 22, 2022 18

AUK’s Clint West sees Jason Isbell complete a journey from small venue troubadour to the first modern americana superstar. On November 25th 2013 Jason Isbell played at Manchester’s Ruby Lounge in support of his newly released […]

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Angela Perley “Turn Me Loose”

Album Reviews
March 27, 2023 0

Ohio native delivers another slice of country rock flavoured with a touch of psychedelia and catchy pop. Angela Perley hails from Columbus, Ohio, and first garnered attention whilst fronting her band the ‘Howlin’ Moons’ during the […]

The Mammals’ Mike + Ruthy arrive next week for UK dates

News
March 27, 2023 0

The band which Kenneth Pattengale of Milk Carton Kids described as ”The essence of my future hope” are heading to the UK for some dates at the end of this week. Anyone who was in the […]

Josh Ritter “Honey I Do” – You Are Not Alone

Tracks
March 27, 2023 1

‘Honey I Do‘ is the latest single to be released in advance of the the new album ‘Spectral Lines‘ which will be released on April 28th via Thirty Tigers.  ‘Honey I Do‘ is full of all […]

Video: Wilswood Buoys “A Place to Call My Own” Feat. Frank Turner

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March 27, 2023 0

Here’s a great introduction to the distinctive sound of Mersea Island’s Wilswood Buoys.  ‘A Place to Call My Home’ is a fresh take on traditional folk, featuring a catchy tune, fabulously fast fingers on the fretboard […]

Upstate “You Only Get a Few”

Album Reviews
March 25, 2023 0

Exceptional harmonies and insightful lyrics come together to make a vibrant collection of songs. In the three years since their previous release, Upstate has been through quite a myriad of life events: there has been the […]

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