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Classic Clips: JD Souther “Doolin – Dalton” – The Old Grey Whistle Test, 1973

November 8, 2024 Graeme Tait 2

It is one of life’s strange conundrums in that it is only after we lose something, or more pertinently someone, that we realise their worth and impact on our own personal journey on this mortal coil. […]

AUK Back Pages No. 9

November 7, 2024 Paul Kerr 4

The middle third of 2007 is in our sights on this latest peek into Americana UK’s chequered history. There’s the discs, sent out monthly to our paid-up supporters (bless you all) and a brief dip into […]

Can’t Live with it, Can’t Live without it: Rodney Crowell

November 6, 2024 FredArnold 3

It’s easy to overlook what a talent Rodney Crowell is (and a bona fide pioneer of Americana music). He is an extremely intuitive and empathetic songwriter, an accomplished guitarist and has a pleasing and recognisable voice. […]

More People Should Really Know About: Bob Sumner

November 5, 2024 Dean Nardi 0

Drop the needle on the record and don’t skip any songs. Bob Sumner may have gone solo but he craves companionship, whether in relationships, buddies, songs or beers. It’s all there for anyone to see on […]

For The Sake Of The Song: The Mastersons “Birds Fly South”

November 4, 2024 Lyndon Bolton 1

Rather than the usual sources of record collection, shows or something recently read it was just by taking in the turn of the season that provided the inspiration for this week’s piece. From The Mastersons’s eponymous […]

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 […]