Tim Martin

Reissue Review: The Watersons “Frost And Fire : A Calendar Of Ritual And Magical Songs”

January 5, 2023 Tim Martin 1

An excellent reissue of one of the key albums of English folk music. Originally released in 1965, ‘Frost And Fire: A Calendar Of Ritual And Magical Songs’ was the debut album by The Watersons, Comprised of […]

Paperback Riders – All-American Christmas reading

December 23, 2022 Tim Martin 0

Coming so close behind the celebration of Thanksgiving in late November, Christmas in the United States might end up being a second-best holiday. While many Christmas traditions originate from central Europe, the Americans were responsible for […]

Tim Martin: My Americana Year – 2022

December 8, 2022 Tim Martin 0

All through 2022 I’ve been banging on about what a great year it has been for new music. I looked back at the scores I’ve given and overall, they are higher than in 2021. Have I […]

Live Review: Matt Owens & The Delusional Vanity Project, The Grapes, Bath – 25th November 2022

December 1, 2022 Tim Martin 0

Football has a lot to answer for. Not least a last-minute switch from the Chapel Arts Centre to a free, late gig at Matt Owens’ regular city centre haunt, The Grapes. AUK has been featuring “Small […]

[EP Cover Art] Suburban Daze_Georgie Neilsen

Georgie Neilsen “Suburban Daze”

November 30, 2022 Tim Martin 0

A great debut EP which shouts that a new talent has arrived. The debut EP from Australian indie-folk singer Georgie Neilsen opens with ‘A Day In A Life’, which starts with a section so quiet that […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Did around 750 mile round trip last weekend. Player hi...
By Richard Parkinson , 2 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Gourds - Cow, Fish, Fowl or Pig
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RE: London Gigs Next Week
Tends to be a bit quiet the week after Easter, however....
By Richard Parkinson , 1 day ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
U2 - Easter Lilly EP
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RE: Versions!
From the excellent Thee Holy Brothers...
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RE: J'accuse
You're probably right Joe. Sensible words
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RE: Americana 25 Festival
Tickets sorted. Can't wait 👍
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London Gigs Next Week
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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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