Richard Parkinson

Preview: Phil Lee and Tommy Womack head to England and Scotland for dates

June 21, 2024 Richard Parkinson 1

In July 2024, americana legend Phil Lee will be returning to the eastern shores of the Atlantic Ocean for a series of dates in England and Scotland. For the Scottish dates, he will be accompanied by […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Allison Russell Songs

June 20, 2024 Richard Parkinson 6

It can be a bit strange when an artist you’ve been listening to and seeing for over 15 years is nominated for an Emerging Artist award as Allison Russell was for the 2021 American Honours & […]

Cover art fro Jim Lauderdale 'My Favourite Place'

Jim Lauderdale “My Favorite Place”

June 19, 2024 Richard Parkinson 4

Classic set of eleven new songs from Mr Americana. Where do you begin with Jim Lauderdale? Thirty-six previous albums to his name and a host of songwriting credits and collaborations. A radio DJ with his Buddy […]

Wild Ponies announce new album “Dreamers”

June 19, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Nashville-based duo Wild Ponies have announced their forthcoming LP, “Dreamers”, due out on 2nd August 2024. The duo, who featured in AUK’s ‘More People Should Really Know About’ feature earlier this year, is the project of […]

Up and coming Steven Wilson Jr returns to UK and Europe for headline tour

June 18, 2024 Richard Parkinson 1

Rising US star Stephen Wilson Jr. will be bringing his signature blend of indie, grunge and country to the UK for a headline tour this October before heading on to Europe. Wilson says, “The UK/EU has my […]

Interview: Shawn Colvin, celebrating 30 years of “A Few Small Repairs”

September 29, 2026 1

Shawn Colvin has long established herself as one of the most captivating of singer-songwriters. She’s an accomplished guitar player, possessed of a fine voice, and she’s a storyteller of great talent. Her first album, Steady On, […]

Brian Fallon & The Painkillers “Not Bad for New Jersey”

September 29, 2026 0

Heartfelt heartland rock delivered by Gaslight Anthem frontman. Brian Fallon has been making music with The Gaslight Anthem for two decades. Outside of the band, over the past 10 years, he’s released a number of solo […]

His Lordship announce new album, single, and all-star shows

September 29, 2026 0

Following last year’s Bored Animal, Psychonaut Sounds/PIAS will release His Lordship’s tribute to Rock ‘n’ Roll pioneer Chuck Berry, Promised Land, on 13th November 2026, to celebrate what would’ve been his 100th birthday. His Lordship will […]

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