Maurice Hope

Chantelle Tibbs “Long Time Running” (Mira Records, 2017)

April 12, 2017 Maurice Hope 0

Chantelle Tibbs’ musical tastes cover her first musical experience, that of singing in an R&B group, pop music and a fondness for bluegrass and Americana. Born in Vineyard, New Jersey and later relocating with her family […]

Alun Parry “Freedom Rider” (Independent, 2017)

April 5, 2017 Maurice Hope 0

The voice of Americana folk singer-songwriter Alun Parry bursts from the speakers in a bouncy, upbeat fashion. He loves to delve into themes rich in social injustice. Billy Bragg, Woody Guthrie and Roy Bailey among others […]

Louie Ludwig “I Got Nothin To Say” (Independent, 2017)

April 5, 2017 Maurice Hope 0

New Orleans singer-songwriter Louie Ludwig makes music that jumps off the page as he and his friends have put together an electric variety of sounds. Somewhat quirky, always original Ludwig and this fine set of Louisiana […]

Ryan Lee “Always A River” (Independent, 2016)

April 4, 2017 Maurice Hope 0

Ryan Lee doesn’t perform like most singer-songwriters since he marches to the beat of a different drum. His style of work reminds me of the anguished torment associated with much of the work of the late Vic Chesnutt, […]

Amelia Curran “Watershed” (Six Shooter Records, 2017)

April 3, 2017 Maurice Hope 0

Canadian singer-songwriter Amelia Curran utilises folk, country and pop in fine fashion. Her roving artistic style showing hints of Nashville famed acts Beth Nielsen Chapman and Rosanne Cash, and on the song No More Quiet I […]

Our new supporters playlist is out later today – win tickets to see Dawn Landes live

August 7, 2026 0

If you’re not subscribing to our monthly supporters newsletter you’ll be missing out on our exclusive supporters playlist of the best new americana we’ve heard over the last few weeks which this month includes new tracks […]

The latest AUK Podcast featuring Dogwood Tales is available now

August 7, 2026 0

This week’s podcast features the band Dogwood Tales in conversation as they wait for their album, Every Star In Rockingham County, to come out on 28th of this month. There’s also a couple of new tracks […]

Icarus Phoenix “Choke” – and now I can barely speak

August 7, 2026 0

And to end the week on Tracks we have a new release from Icarus Phoenix, the Baltimore-based, Montana/Utah-rooted band led by Drew Danburry. Choke is a song that Drew tells us “is about running away from […]

Articles by Maurice Hope

Chantelle Tibbs “Long Time Running” (Mira Records, 2017)

Alun Parry “Freedom Rider” (Independent, 2017)

Louie Ludwig “I Got Nothin To Say” (Independent, 2017)

Ryan Lee “Always A River” (Independent, 2016)

Amelia Curran “Watershed” (Six Shooter Records, 2017)

Our new supporters playlist is out later today – win tickets to see Dawn Landes live

The latest AUK Podcast featuring Dogwood Tales is available now

Icarus Phoenix “Choke” – and now I can barely speak

Video Premiere: Izzie Walsh “I Need You More”

Essentials: The Top 10 Samantha Crain Songs