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Anniversary Cheers: Mary Gauthier’s “Drag Queens & Limousines” celebrates 25 years

November 20, 2024 Dean Nardi 2

The first article in a new occasional series that will take a look at significant anniversary re-releases of iconic albums as they are put out. Happy 25th anniversary to Mary Gauthier upon the re-release of her […]

More People Should Really Know About: Perry Keyes

November 19, 2024 Guy Lincoln 1

Australia has long presented as a prevailing outpost of Americana. From 13,000 miles away the community of artists, facilitators, commentators and audience seems firmly established, mightily enthusiastic and inherently creative. At AUK we have given our […]

VERSIONS: “Fast Car”

November 18, 2024 Dean Nardi 1

A good way to start this article is by making one true statement. Hopefully it won’t be the last. And that statement is: Guys love fast cars, not to mention fast women, fast food and fast […]

Classic Clips: Steve Forbert “It Isn’t Going To Be That Way” – Old Grey Whistle Test, 8th May 1979

November 15, 2024 Jonathan Aird 1

As Classic Clips has proven over the years, the Old Grey Whistle Test was far from just being a haven for prog-rock and then punk and New Wave. It was the beating heart of Americana in […]

The Song Remains: Duane Eddy (1938-2024)

November 15, 2024 Dean Nardi 1

It Don’t Mean a Thang If It Ain’t Got That Twang. Duane Eddy was popularly known as the “King of Twang” for his reverb-drenched, staccato style of playing guitar. He had an outsized influence on how […]

Video Interview: Alex Amen on “Sun Of Amen” as he comes of age as a songwriter

July 21, 2026 0

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 […]

Artwork for Sailing Sones album "Slow Magic"

Sailing Stones “Slow Magic”

July 21, 2026 0

Absorbing collection of songs that subtly reveal the quiet joys of motherhood. The first sound that emerges from the new Sailing Stones album, Slow Magic, is the metronomic rhythm of a baby’s heartbeat with its gentle […]

More People Really Should Know About: Travis Shallow

July 21, 2026 0

If you’ve ever found yourself searching for music that offers comfort without pretending life is easy, then you should know Travis Shallow. He writes songs that acknowledge the darkness but never surrender to it, and he […]