Paul Kerr

Emily Barker “Sweet Kind Of Blue” (Everyone Sang, 2017)

June 6, 2017 Paul Kerr 0

Australian Emily Barker has been firmly in the spotlight over the past decade with her band The Red Clay Halo (who played at the London Olympics opening ceremony) along with her stints in Vena Portae and […]

Kilkenny Roots Festival, 28th April – 1st May 2017, Kilkenny, Ireland

June 6, 2017 Paul Kerr 0

This was the second time your intrepid reporter has attended the annual celebration of all things good in Roots and Americana music that’s held in the beautiful city of Kilkenny in Ireland and now that it’s […]

Chuck Prophet returns to the UK for shows this July and November

May 29, 2017 Paul Kerr 0

With his latest album, Bobby Fuller Died For your Sins, still ringing in folks’ ears and widely acclaimed as one of his best, Chuck Prophet and The Mission Express have announced plans for two short tours […]

Yep Roc to reissue six long out-of-print Nick Lowe titles

May 29, 2017 Paul Kerr 0

Gone are the days when he was known as “Basher”. These days Nick Lowe is somewhat venerated as a senior statesman of UK rock music but over the past five decades he’s been a pub rocker, […]

Justin Townes Earle “Kids In The Street” (New West Records, 2017)

May 29, 2017 Paul Kerr 0

For his eighth album Justin Townes Earle has adopted some different approaches. It’s the first time he has worked with a producer (Mike Mogis -Bright Eyes and First Aid Kit) and the first album he’s […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 0

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

Articles by Paul Kerr

Emily Barker “Sweet Kind Of Blue” (Everyone Sang, 2017)

Kilkenny Roots Festival, 28th April – 1st May 2017, Kilkenny, Ireland

Chuck Prophet returns to the UK for shows this July and November

Yep Roc to reissue six long out-of-print Nick Lowe titles

Justin Townes Earle “Kids In The Street” (New West Records, 2017)

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

Sarah McQuaid takes to the road again in the UK in November

Levi Foster “Appalachian Funk Tree”