Peter Churchill

Other Brother Darryl “Hey Yeah Hey”

June 10, 2026 Peter Churchill 0

Harmonies to the fore in Boston eight-piece’s swift sophomore album. You would have to be of a certain vintage to recognise where Boston-based Other Brother Darryl may have garnered their moniker. If it means nothing, it […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Kim Richey Songs

May 28, 2026 Peter Churchill 0

Kim Richey is one of those unsung heroes of americana who have been around for ages, releasing an album every few years without huge fanfare, but whose work within the industry, working with higher-profile musicians, has […]

August Gladstone “The Golden West”

May 28, 2026 Peter Churchill 1

Acclaimed poet adds music for an arresting debut. August Gladstone is described as a folksinger, poet, and troubadour influenced by the folk revival of the 60s and 70s. It can be quite problematic at times to […]

The Fugitives “The Fugitives”

May 19, 2026 Peter Churchill 0

Highly regarded Canadian folkies continue to impress with album number seven. Formed in 2005, Canadian folkies The Fugitives have, over the subsequent eleven years, garnered themselves quite a reputation for delivering memorable live shows full of […]

Jim Lauderdale and The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys “The Birds Know”

April 14, 2026 Peter Churchill 0

Superb collaboration from an americana legend and bluegrass torchbearers. Well, where to start with Jim Lauderdale? The man is so prolific that the virtual ink on the review of his last album, Country Super Hits Volume […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

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 […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Articles by Peter Churchill

Other Brother Darryl “Hey Yeah Hey”

Essentials: The Top 10 Kim Richey Songs

August Gladstone “The Golden West”

The Fugitives “The Fugitives”

Jim Lauderdale and The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys “The Birds Know”

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”