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Americana Vinyl Treasures: Chuck Prophet “Brother Aldo” – Fire Records, 1990

August 14, 2023 Clint West 1

AUK Features Editor Clint West writes: In our latest new feature, a selection of AUK writers will be rifling through their vinyl shelves to unearth the ‘Americana Vinyl Treasures’ from within their personal collections. We’re not […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: squeezebox musings guide us to the birth of folk rock on “Adieu To All Judges And Juries”

August 14, 2023 Jonathan Aird 1

The last link in the chain celebrated the power of the concertina and other associated squeezebox instruments, and noted that “Jimmy Shand memories had similarly been set aside since Richard Thompson added the instrument to his […]

Classic Clips: Junior Brown “Another Honky Tonk Burned Down” live session at the Continental Gallery, Austin, Texas

August 11, 2023 Clint West 0

Junior Brown is usually to be found playing his unique and iconic ‘guit-steel’ guitar, a double necked instrument that combines electric guitar with lap steel guitar. However on this clip he is playing an acoustic guitar […]

Drastic Plastic: Why CDs are still the best listening format for music

August 11, 2023 Tim Martin 11

Asking a music fan what format they favour can be tricky. We have so much invested in our chosen music medium (emotionally and financially) that we must believe that we have made the ‘right’ choice. For […]

The Song Remains: Robbie Robertson (1943 – 2023)

August 11, 2023 Rick Bayles 0

The eclectic songwriter behind the musical mastery of The Band. Robbie Robertson, one of the most important musicians of his generation, died on August 9th, at his home in Los Angeles, following a lengthy illness. Robertson […]

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Shane MacGowan tribute album to be released in November

June 9, 2026 0

Victoria Mary Clarke, in partnership with Rubyworks, has officially revealed the complete artist lineup and track list for 20th Century Paddy – The Songs Of Shane MacGowan tribute album which is set for release on 13th […]

Nick Mulvey “Dark Harvest (Live)”

June 9, 2026 0

Live recording from recent studio releases finds songwriter grasping for spiritual and emotional truths. Building on his recent releases Dark Harvest Pt 1 and Pt 2, Dark Harvest Live presents an intimate show from Toronto showcasing […]

Texas Music Revolution documentary featuring Kiefer Sutherland launched on streaming services

June 9, 2026 0

Texas Music Revolution, the feature documentary marking Emmy-nominated cinematographer Troy Paff’s (Dirty Jobs, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern) directorial debut, began its global streaming rollout on 5th June 2026 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of […]

Americana Vinyl Treasures: Chuck Prophet “Brother Aldo” – Fire Records, 1990

AUK’s Chain Gang: squeezebox musings guide us to the birth of folk rock on “Adieu To All Judges And Juries”

Classic Clips: Junior Brown “Another Honky Tonk Burned Down” live session at the Continental Gallery, Austin, Texas

Drastic Plastic: Why CDs are still the best listening format for music

The Song Remains: Robbie Robertson (1943 – 2023)

Shane MacGowan tribute album to be released in November

Nick Mulvey “Dark Harvest (Live)”

Texas Music Revolution documentary featuring Kiefer Sutherland launched on streaming services

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Andrea von Kampen

Kyle LaLone “Make My Own Way”