How the power of music works and activism for the 21st Century. Billy Bragg is someone who needs no introduction to readers of American UK and those who are familiar with his work will recognise that […]
Irish rock is in safe hands with Bren Holmes as he also moves towards americana. Everything You Never Wanted’ may be Irish musician Bren Holmes’ debut album, but it comes after thirty years in the music […]
The Scouse Springsteen and Strummer explains his musical convictions and inspirations. Ian Prowse is that rare commodity, a conviction musician, following in the footsteps of his first musical heroes Joe Strummer, Elvis Costello and Paul Weller. […]
Why losing the backbeat, COVID lockdown and memories of 150-year-old church helped create Americana. If the residents of AUK Towers are ever feeling bored, then they can always return to the endless debate prompted by the […]
Last week Lyndon Bolton opened up the world of Bear Family Records which left virtually unlimited options for this week’s AUK Chain Gang given their more than extensive roots music catalogue. However, for us music fans […]
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