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VERSIONS: “Don’t It Make You Wanna Dance?”
Sometimes, when none of the news is good, you need a song that reminds you of the simple pleasures in life. A song to play when you’re heading out, maybe for some live music or the […]
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More People Really Should Know About: Pete Gow
David Bowie once said, “Always go a little further into the water than you feel you’re capable of being. Go a little bit out of your depth and when you don’t feel your feet are quite […]
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AUK Shortcuts October 2023: Shaw’s Trailer Park, Thom Morecroft, Luluc, Sofia Talvik, Rachel Sermanni, John Douglas, Sunset Stranger, Meredith Lane and Tom Carlson
Our latest Short Cuts, a monthly feature where AUK casts a brief eye and ear on several albums we’ve received recently which just didn’t make the cut for a full review. Like most major music websites […]
Americana Vinyl Treasures
Americana Vinyl Treasures: The Blasters “American Music”
The Blasters’ debut album was released on Ron Weiser’s small Californian label Rollin’ Rock Records and limited to 2000 copies only. It is very rare to find copies in the UK, so I couldn’t believe my […]
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The Song Remains: Brendan Croker (1953-2023)
Tribute to the British Ry Cooder Really sad news that one of the titans of roots music, Leeds-based Brendan Croker, sadly passed away on 10th September. He died after complications from leukaemia and his death prompted […]