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About Michael Macy
Grew up in the American Midwest and bounced around a bit until settling in London. Wherever I've been, whatever I have done, has been to sound of Americana. It is a real privilege to be part of this site, discover new music and write about it.
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Live Reviews

Live Review: Caamp, Shepherds Bush Empire – 18th November 2022

December 5, 2022 Michael Macy 0
There was a camp meeting at the Shepherds Bush Empire on Nov. 18 with all the requisite  testifyin’, hootin’ and hollerin’ you’d associate with a revival.  This wasn’t your usual tent revival however, it was a […]
Album Reviews

The Foreign Landers “Traveler’s Rest”

November 30, 2022 Michael Macy 0
Transatlantic duo debuts with exceptional folk opera. ‘Traveler’s Rest’ is the debut album by The Foreign Landers, Tabitha Agnew Benedict and David Benedict. They both were established musicians when they met. A banjo player, she  was […]
Album Reviews

Lyndon Morgans “Of Gods and Men”

November 14, 2022 Michael Macy 2
Album celebrates love with all its messy mixture of joy and pain. ‘Of Gods and Men’ by Lyndon Morgans is his first album under his own name.  He previously released eight albums with Karl Woodward and […]
Album Reviews

Native Harrow “Old Kind Of Magic”

October 27, 2022 Michael Macy 0
The title fits an album that conjures up rock’s old kind of magic. Native Harrow is primarily Stephen Harms and Devin Tuel, who emigrated together from Pennsylvania to the U.K. in 2021. They produced their fifth […]
Album Reviews

The Deer “The Beautiful Undead”

October 17, 2022 Michael Macy 1
A kaleidoscope of sound cocoons impressionistic lyrics in ‘psychotropic folk’ album. ‘The Beautiful Undead’ is the fifth album from the The Deer, a quintet from Austin, Texas.  It is a confection of poetic pop music and […]

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Something for the weekend: Icarus Phoenix “Oh, The Joy of Life!”

May 29, 2026 0
Well that’s it from us for this sweltering week, and we leave you dear reader with a brand new track from Drew Danburry’s Icarus Phoenix outfit which he describes as “an upbeat fiendishly danceable song about […]
Live Reviews

Live Review: Kiefer Sutherland + Colin Andrew, The Adrian Flux Waterfront, Norwich – 13th May 2026

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When Kiefer Sutherland strode onto the stage at Norwich’s Adrian Flux Waterfront, the response from the packed crowd was immediate and thunderous. There was no slow build into the evening: Sutherland and his outstanding band launched […]
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Jim Keller releases first ever European vinyl retrospective called “Vinylly!”

May 29, 2026 0
You see what he did there? Multi-talented singer, songwriter, and musician Jim Keller is to release Vinylly!, a collection of 14 of his finest songs from the last 15 years, and his first-ever European vinyl release. […]

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  • Live Review: Kiefer Sutherland + Colin Andrew, The Adrian Flux Waterfront, Norwich – 13th May 2026
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Interviews

Interview: Ben Vaughn on being true to yourself and the joys of recording an album in your car

May 29, 2026 0
To say Ben Vaughn has had an eclectic musical career would be a gross understatement. He grew up in the Philadelphia area, and his journey into music began when a kind uncle gave him a Duane […]
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Interview: Beau Jennings – In Tribute to Will Rogers and the Verdigris

May 27, 2026 0
If History was your favourite class in school, raise your digital hand. Only two? Come on, the subject is not that dull. Now pay attention. Today, we are going to learn about a river called the […]
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Interview: Truman Sinclair – “it’s hope or die pretty much”

May 26, 2026 3
Chicago-born and LA-based singer-songwriter Truman Sinclair will be a new name to many AUK readers, although the more observant of you will have noticed his song Joel Roberts topped my top tracks of 2025 list published […]

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Video: Marin Patenaude “Cold Front”

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There is excellent songcraft and musicianship on display in Marin Patenaude’s new single, ‘Cold Front’, taken from the new album, ‘Sight Unseen’.  The video- snowy landscapes contrasting with homely scenes – reinforces the delicate beauty of […]
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Video: Arkansas Dave “Squeaky Clean”

March 8, 2018 0
From his eponymous debut album, out on April 20th, this is a fabulously soulful groove from Arkansas Dave.
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AUK’s top 10 americana albums ever: Viv Fish

September 10, 2020 4
Our quest to find the best americana album ever continues with another compelling list, this time from AUK writer Viv Fish. It’s been a fascinating journey so far and if nothing else, has demonstrated the wide […]

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