Tim Martin

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 […]

Bluegrass Briefs – Tony Trischka, Lonesome River Band, Tray Wellington, Barnyard Tea, Del McCoury Band

July 3, 2024 Tim Martin 0

With some of our recent columns being mostly focused on Bluegrass from the outreaches of the genre, we now have some records that are straight from the heart of what most people know and love about […]

Nick Taylor “Not Alone”

July 1, 2024 Tim Martin 0

A solid debut album blending roots rock and country with songs that suggest future greatness. The point at which Country becomes Americana is the subject of much debate at AUK. With Nick Taylor’s debut we have […]

Interview: Willy Vlautin on novels, songwriting, guitars, and horses

June 21, 2024 Tim Martin 0

Willy Vlautin was at home just outside Portland Oregon when we spoke with him. Having just completed a tour supporting his latest novel ‘The Horse’ and preparing to come back for a short tour with the […]

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Ole Kirkeng “Cowboy Lie Detector Machine”

April 9, 2026 0

Norway’s Ole Kirkeng returns with an impressive collection, no lies. Recorded at the Rockbonden Studio in the snow-covered forests of Sweden, Norway’s Ole Kirkeng stands trial under the Cowboy Lie Detector Machine. Kirkeng was a touring […]

Rose Hotel “My Satellite” – gone up to the sky

April 9, 2026 0

In normal times what would we all be talking about, other than the fact that after a hiatus of more than 50 years the old gang has got back together, pulled in an extra Canadian and […]

Video: Hollie Rogers “Everything’s Fine” Feat. Elles Bailey & Beth Nielsen Chapman – life in all its messy, unpredictable moments

April 9, 2026 0

In one of the best videos we’ve seen this year, Hollie Rogers presents a training module to teach us how to pretend that everything is fine. Some wonderfully-ridiculous snippets of advice crawl across the screen, encouraging […]

Articles by Tim Martin

Paperback Riders: American writing and Jazz

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

Bluegrass Briefs – Tony Trischka, Lonesome River Band, Tray Wellington, Barnyard Tea, Del McCoury Band

Nick Taylor “Not Alone”

Interview: Willy Vlautin on novels, songwriting, guitars, and horses

Ole Kirkeng “Cowboy Lie Detector Machine”

Rose Hotel “My Satellite” – gone up to the sky

Video: Hollie Rogers “Everything’s Fine” Feat. Elles Bailey & Beth Nielsen Chapman – life in all its messy, unpredictable moments

The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 3rd – Counting Crows “A Long December” (1996)

Great Lakes “Don’t Swim Too Close”