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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: Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel on 50 years of western swing

October 8, 2021 Martin Johnson 0
How a little hippie boy and his friends helped preserve and enhance Bob Wills’ legacy. .Asleep At Wheel have been keeping the western swing genre alive ever since a little Jewish hippie boy named Ray Benson […]
Interviews

Interview: Jesse Malin on why the world is sad and beautiful

October 1, 2021 Martin Johnson 2
How a punk rocker can mellow with age while still remaining true to his original ideals. For music fans of a certain age, the fact that Jesse Malin is celebrating his 40th anniversary with the re-release […]
Columns

Classic Clips: Leon Russell, Willie Nelson, Maria Muldaur, Bonnie Raitt – 1979

October 1, 2021 Martin Johnson 0
An early glimpse of Paradise on a 1920’s blues standard from Burbank, California. Leon Russell, as well as being one of the founding fathers of what came to be called americana, was also a major innovator […]
Interviews

Interview: Ralph Brookfield on the trail of americana music

September 24, 2021 Martin Johnson 0
Where americana came from, where it is and where it is possibly going. One of the big questions that is frequently asked around AUK Towers is what is Americana? While the question generates plenty of debate, […]
Album Reviews

Matthew James Adkins “Stoned On My Own”

September 24, 2021 Martin Johnson 2
Muscle Shoals influenced country soul from Detroit. It is hard for aspiring musicians to get any career traction, even when they have managed to write enough songs for an album, and then manage to independently record […]

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Isreal Nash saddles up to reimagine Sweetheart of the Rodeo

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August 12, 2026 0

Live Review: Everette + Ned Swarbrick, 45 Vinyl Café, York – 5th August 2026

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The Sound Gypsies “You Can Still Come Home” – home’s still there for ya’

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Video: Carly Pearce, Molly Tuttle and Dan Tyminski “What If You Loved Me”

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Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock

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Isreal Nash saddles up to reimagine Sweetheart of the Rodeo

August 12, 2026 0
Self-titled cosmic-country artist Israel Nash has announced his complete reimagination of The Byrds’ iconic album Sweetheart of the Rodeo, which will be released on September 25th. Attempting to reinterpret the landmark record through a modern lens, […]
Live Reviews

Live Review: Everette + Ned Swarbrick, 45 Vinyl Café, York – 5th August 2026

August 12, 2026 0
A trip to the fairy tale city of York for an evening’s entertainment at the 45 Vinyl Café in York. With the weather cooling down somewhat, it’s a sold-out show in this amazing café that transforms […]
Tracks

The Sound Gypsies “You Can Still Come Home” – home’s still there for ya’

August 12, 2026 0
If you’re thinking that The Sound Gypsies sound like they might be some kind of folky outfit, then we’re here to tell you that this is not the case.  Actually, the sound is balanced more between […]

  • Isreal Nash saddles up to reimagine Sweetheart of the Rodeo
  • Live Review: Everette + Ned Swarbrick, 45 Vinyl Café, York – 5th August 2026
  • The Sound Gypsies “You Can Still Come Home” – home’s still there for ya’
  • Video: Carly Pearce, Molly Tuttle and Dan Tyminski “What If You Loved Me”
  • Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock
  • The Legendary Trainhoppers “A Conspiracy of Ravens”
  • More People Really Should Know About: Erik Koskinen
  • Cajun Corner – Summer 2026
  • Jeffrey Halford and The Healers “Used Parts”
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  • Graeme Tait: Hi Jim. Yeah, Say Grace is a beautiful song, don't know how I left it out. I think at the…
  • Andy Short: Totally agree Steve, Mission Bell and Mountains of Sorrow are excellent albums. Nelson duets on the El Camino reprise on…
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Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock

August 11, 2026 0
Remarkably, it is twenty years since Frank Turner released his first solo EP: Campfire Punkrock. The very title was both a statement of intent and a conscious identifier, defining his sound and the purpose of his […]
Interviews

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0
At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]
Interviews

Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0
Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]

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Our new supporters playlist comes out today – win tickets to see Jerry Leger live

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Our new playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month is out later today exclusively for AUK supporters which includes new tracks by The Delines, Jason Isbell, Holly Lovell, Rhona Macfarane, Patterson […]
Tracks

Ferris & Sylvester “The Room” – Listen

October 10, 2017 0
The Room is the lead single from London based duo Ferris & Sylvester’s forthcoming EP “Made In Streatham” which follows the release of their debut EP “The Yellow Line” earlier this year, the greatest “& Sylvester” […]
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Video: Claire Hastings “Fair Weather Beggar”

January 10, 2019 0
A song about a pragmatic busker from Scottish folkie Claire Hastings’ great new set of tales of travellers and travelling, Those Who Roam.

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