Tim Martin

Bluegrass Briefs – Kyle O’Brien Band, Mission Hill, Milltown Philosophers, Steve Erickson, Last Hour Bluegrass, Blackwater Railroad Company

August 6, 2024 Tim Martin 0

This time we have a clutch of debut albums and EPs. Sometimes the music we have submitted for this column stretches the definition of Bluegrass, but this time we have mostly quite straight-ahead records, with only […]

Americana On Air – Podcasts and Internet Radio updated for 2024!

August 5, 2024 Tim Martin 2

Back in 2020 we shared the top 10 Americana internet radio shows and podcasts. Since then, podcasting has exploded into a phenomenon that is eating away at the listenership for traditional linear radio. But with internet […]

Americana on Audio: Five books to listen to this summer

July 31, 2024 Tim Martin 0

With the arrival of the English school holidays book writers’ thoughts turn to advising you what to read while trying to manage the activities and expectations of children or grandchildren. At AUK we are no different, […]

Paperback Riders: American writing and Jazz

July 10, 2024 Tim Martin 3

The one style of American music that doesn’t really fit into the accepted definition of “Americana” is Jazz. While “our” sort of music draws influence from most styles born or evolved in the USA it’s the […]

Classic Clips: The Long Ryders – Looking for Lewis & Clark, Live 2023 – Bristol

July 5, 2024 Tim Martin 1

There are some bands who inexplicably pass you by. Despite being favourites of some of my AUK colleagues, The Long Ryders were one of those groups for me. Having started to correct that oversight by buying […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Came across this guy John Rush . Know him Paul Kerr? ...
By Keith Hargreaves , 17 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Did around 750 mile round trip last weekend. Player hi...
By Richard Parkinson , 20 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Gourds - Cow, Fish, Fowl or Pig
By Joe Nathan , 2 days ago
RE: London Gigs Next Week
Tends to be a bit quiet the week after Easter, however....
By Richard Parkinson , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
By Joe Nathan , 3 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
U2 - Easter Lilly EP
By Joe Nathan , 3 days ago
RE: Versions!
From the excellent Thee Holy Brothers...
By Paul Kerr , 3 days ago
RE: J'accuse
You're probably right Joe. Sensible words
By Paul Villers , 4 days ago
RE: Americana 25 Festival
Tickets sorted. Can't wait 👍
By MarkMcCall , 4 days ago

Americana 25 festival with Chuck Prophet, Steve Wynn and more comes to Liverpool in November – here’s how you can get your tickets

April 2, 2026 0

Last week we announced details of Americana 25, our celebration of 25 years of Americana UK, which comes to two stages across Liverpool’s Rough Trade venue and Quaker Meeting House later this year on Saturday November […]

Something for the long weekend: Michael Stipe & Andrew Watt “I Played the Fool”

April 2, 2026 2

Well that’s it from us for this week as we head into the long weekend. If you’re an AUK supporter your playlist will still be with you for 5pm tomorrow and don’t forget tickets for our […]

Our new supporters playlist comes out tomorrow – win a pair of tickets for the Folk by the Oak Festival!

April 2, 2026 0

If you’re not subscribing to our monthly supporters newsletter you’ll be missing out on our exclusive supporters playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month which this month includes new tracks by […]

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