Martin Johnson

Rare 40 year old early Rank and File concert recording unearthed – Listen

November 27, 2020 Martin Johnson 6

AUK has managed to get a bit of treat for our more discerning readers thanks to Chris Metzler of Décor Records. It is a 40-year-old recording of a live concert at Urban Noize, Portland, Oregon, on […]

Interview: Spencer Cullum on the future of the pedal steel, folk and krautrock

November 23, 2020 Martin Johnson 3

Have you heard of Spencer Cullum? You may not have heard of him but if you have enjoyed the music of Miranda Lambert, Dylan LeBlanc, Deer Tick, Little Big Town, Charlie Worsham, Caitlin Rose and many […]

Interview: Chris Difford on the NHS, photography and the craft of songwriting

November 17, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

“I hope that the voices of all the unsung heroes, their efforts and sacrifices are heard in this music. For me this record is a thank you to all my colleagues on the frontline, from the porters […]

Los Brujos “Alchemy” (InSeam Records, 2020)

November 17, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

This digital-only release EP can be seen as a sign of the times we are all currently having to endure. I am not sure how much of a long-term band Los Brujos are, and they definitely […]

Interview: AMAUK CEO Stevie Smith teases AmericanaFest 2021 artists

November 13, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

We are fast approaching the highlight of the UK americana community’s year when the Americana Music Association UK (AMA-UK) hosts AmericanaFest UK 2021 from 26-28 January 2021. While the UK has been struggling under COVID constraints, AMA-UK […]