Viv Fish

artwork for Clay Parker & Jodi James album Your Very Own Dream

Clay Parker & Jodi James “Your Very Own Dream”

January 16, 2024 Viv Fish 0

Moody, mad and marvellously magical. Absurdity, weird, strange, and chaotic are not words you might expect to employ when describing your work, but these are just a few of the descriptors used by duo Clay Parker […]

artwork for Dori Freeman album "Do You Recall"

Dori Freeman “Do You Recall”

December 14, 2023 Viv Fish 4

An album that appeals to the senses, warms the heart and makes the spine tingle. Dori Freeman grew up in a family that played lots of traditional music, and although she started her musical career in […]

Far From Saints - Kelly Jones & Patty Lynn

Live Review: Far From Saints, Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle upon Tyne – 19th November 2023

November 29, 2023 Viv Fish 1

Having reviewed their debut, eponymous album earlier this year it was a sheer delight to see Far From Saints live in the Grade I listed Tyne Theatre & Opera House in Newcastle upon Tyne. The stunning […]

artwork for The Pleasures album "The Beginning of the End"

The Pleasures “The Beginning of The End”

November 16, 2023 Viv Fish 0

Don’t go calling Ghostbusters when there are Homewreckers and Mutual Friends to help you. Formed in 2021, The Pleasures are fronted by Australian country music icon Catherine Britt who has an established, well-decorated, musical background. With […]

artwork for Ben Stubbs album "Light of my Life"

Ben Stubbs “Light of my Life”

September 29, 2023 Viv Fish 0

A debut album with all the makings of a classic. Music and songwriting have long been a passion for Isle of Wight-born Ben Stubbs. Since his first single release in 2013, Stubbs has played extensively and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Articles by Viv Fish

Clay Parker & Jodi James “Your Very Own Dream”

Dori Freeman “Do You Recall”

Live Review: Far From Saints, Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle upon Tyne – 19th November 2023

The Pleasures “The Beginning of The End”

Ben Stubbs “Light of my Life”

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”