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Artwork for Mac Leaphart album "Motel Breakfast"

Mac Leaphart “Motel Breakfast”

October 15, 2024 Andy Short 0

Upbeat honky-tonk, rock and roll – play loud. Riotous, exciting, and right out of the bar room, Mac Leaphart returns with his album “Motel Breakfast”, where waffles are shaped like Texas and life is good. This […]

artwork for Rob Heron & The Teapad Orchestra album "Feet First"

Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra “Feet First”

October 15, 2024 Chas Lacey 0

Multi-genre musical styles and tales of heartbreak with a feelgood factor. With their sixth album, ‘Feet First’, Newcastle-based Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra have packed in soul, doo-wop, rockabilly, blues and country into a […]

Martin Harley “Morning Sun”

October 14, 2024 Tony Burke 0

Making a welcome return to the studio after a five-year hiatus, Cardiff-born Martin Harley delivers an excellent set of laidback self-penned songs recorded at Manchester’s Airtight Studio. In total Martin has released eight albums, four recorded […]

Jerry Douglas “The Set”

October 14, 2024 FredArnold 0

Dobro master at the peak of his powers with a sublime band recording pretty much his current setlist. It is quite possible that some readers have never heard of Jerry Douglas. His albums play beneath the […]

Green Mohair Suits “Stan Wella”

October 11, 2024 Rick Thorn 0

Tight harmonies that belie subtle darker undertones. ‘Stan Wella’ is the fifth album release from this four-piece Australian band. They produce sumptuous harmonies throughout which certainly help to bind and define all the songs. It’s not […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Came across this guy John Rush . Know him Paul Kerr? ...
By Keith Hargreaves , 5 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Did around 750 mile round trip last weekend. Player hi...
By Richard Parkinson , 8 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Gourds - Cow, Fish, Fowl or Pig
By Joe Nathan , 1 day ago
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
By Joe Nathan , 2 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 , 3 days ago
RE: Americana 25 Festival
Tickets sorted. Can't wait 👍
By MarkMcCall , 3 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 […]