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Americana Roots: Backyard Tire Fire

August 27, 2021 Tim Newby 0
Americana Roots highlights the freshest and most original Americana and bluegrass from across the pond in the US.  It covers everything from brand-new, just out of the box bands, to cult favourites, to established acts who […]
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Clint’s Classic Clips: Johnny Cash “The Man in Black” The Johnny Cash Show, 1971

August 27, 2021 Clint West 0
Johnny Cash, when asked why he always wore black, wrote this song in response. Here he sings it for the first time on his own TV show. There were some very memorable performances on the Johnny […]
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Clint’s Classic Clips: Courtney Marie Andrews “Table For One” live KEXP session 2016

August 20, 2021 Clint West 0
AUK favourite Courtney Marie Andrews in scintillating form on Seattle’s KEXP radio station. If you haven’t already come across it yet, Seattle’s KEXP is a not-for-profit arts organisation running an FM and online music channel with […]
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Shuffle: Australia – Part 2

August 20, 2021 David Cowling 0
Last time I explored my Australian music journey through the rearview mirror. This time I’m going to bring everything up to date with a look at the contemporary scene which must be as strong as it […]
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Clint’s Classic Clips: Joe Ely “Musta Notta Gotta Lotta” The Old Grey Whistle Test, 1981

August 13, 2021 Clint West 1
An early clip of Joe Ely catches him in fine form with this energetic performance for the BBC’s iconic weekly musical showcase. For this week’s clip we return to the archives of the BBC’s Old Grey […]

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Video: Mason Jennings “If” – the power of hope and love in the human heart

July 23, 2026 0
Here’s the latest single from Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Mason Jennings. Jennings lives in Minneapolis, and If was written in the aftermath of the ICE occupation and murders earlier this year. The song poses a series of questions […]
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Interview: Have Gun, Will Travel is constantly evolving – What a concept!

July 22, 2026 0
Have Gun, Will Travel is the name of the band with the emphasis on travel. Not so much touring all over the world, but exploration, whether in their three concept albums or the songs written for […]
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Can't Live with it, Can't Live without it

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Peter Case

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First things first, Peter Case has had a long and distinguished career and judging by the quality of his latest releases, he shows no signs of slowing down. By last count, as a solo artist, he’s […]

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Interview: Have Gun, Will Travel is constantly evolving – What a concept!

July 22, 2026 0
Have Gun, Will Travel is the name of the band with the emphasis on travel. Not so much touring all over the world, but exploration, whether in their three concept albums or the songs written for […]
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Video Interview: Alex Amen on “Sun Of Amen” as he comes of age as a songwriter

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Alex Amen is making waves as one of the new breed of songwriters to keep a very close eye on. Born in Texas, he has lived in communes on the West Coast, formed and played in […]
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Interview: What Taylor Bickett is shooting for

July 16, 2026 0
Nothing I Can’t Undo is such a deeply earnest, empathetic and personal album that captures exactly what a solo debut is supposed to be by introducing us, in full, to Taylor Bickett, a 20-something singer/songwriter from […]

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