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London based self-diagnosed music junkie with tastes extending to all points of big tent americana and beyond. Fan of acts and songs rather than genres.
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Rich Hopkins & Luminarios “Exiled On Mabel St”

November 10, 2022 Richard Parkinson 0
New collection of songs from Rich Hopkins & Luminarios which should delight his fan base and provide an excellent addition to future live shows. Tucson, AZ-based Hopkins has been performing as Rich Hopkins & Luminarios for […]
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Joseph Decosimo “While You Were Slumbering”

October 25, 2022 Richard Parkinson 0
A record which displays a deep affection for traditional music while placing it at the heart of a living process. ‘While You Were Slumbering’ takes its title from the penultimate line of Joseph Decosimo’s version of […]

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Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

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The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”

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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 […]
Interviews

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 […]
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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 […]

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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 […]
Interviews

Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0
Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]
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Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0
American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]

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Phil Hooley “Songs from The Back Room”

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A voice full of character singing some great country-flavoured songs, played by a fine band. Phil Hooley has one of those voices, as smooth as melted chocolate and able to wrap itself around a lyric and […]
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Little Country Giants “Dead Reckoning” (Independent, 2016)

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Track Premiere: Jerry Leger “Sweep It Under The Rug”

March 5, 2021 0
Jerry Leger’s new single, which you can hear here first, will literally be everywhere from today.  It can be picked up on Bandcamp, will be added as a digital bonus song on the deluxe version of […]

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