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[ May 15, 2026 ] Brian Fallon “Not Bad For Jersey” – not rocking Bergerac’s patch Tracks
[ May 15, 2026 ] Video: Jim Ghedi “The Hungry Child” – the injustice and loss of life Videos
[ May 14, 2026 ] Essentials: The Top 10 songs by The Delines Essentials
[ May 14, 2026 ] Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations Interviews
[ May 14, 2026 ] Thin Lear “Many Disappeared” Album Reviews

Classic Americana Albums: Ray LaMontagne “Trouble”

September 21, 2022 Helen Jones 0

At the end of the 2010 Ben Affleck directed and starred in the movie ‘The Town’, Affleck’s character (spoiler alert) manages to flee the police, although that tragically means he has to leave behind the object […]

But is it Americana? – Santana

September 20, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

And so we ask the question for the last time in this current series – But is it Americana? Deputy Editor, Jonathan Aird, throws his rhinestone-encrusted Stetson into the ring with a well argued case for […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Billy Bragg, Natalie Merchant, Michael Stipe, Cara Tivey “Hello In There”, Glasgow, 1990

September 20, 2022 Darren Lumbroso 1

The last Chain Gang showcased 10,000 Maniacs and David Byrne singing a cover version. This week’s Chain Gang also comprises a cover of a well-known americana favourite featuring one of the protagonists in the previous clip […]

From the AUK Archives: The Twang Factor 2 presents: Concrete Prairie, September 2021

September 20, 2022 Clint West 0

Concrete Prairie have just released their self-titled debut album. AUK’s reviewer, Viv Fish, was so impressed that she gave it that rare accolade, a 10/10 review. So what better moment to dust off the fine performance […]

Classic Clips: Mumford And Sons, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Old Crow Medicine Show “This Train Is Bound For Glory” – New Orleans, April 27, 2011

September 16, 2022 Michael Macy 0

The magic of music is most accessible live. There is something inexplicable, but experiential, that happens between the musicians and audiences. Some musicians know every note they’re going to play before going on stage. They have […]

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Ashley McBryde - Wild (vinyl)
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@paul-villers Those versions keep coming
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Brian Fallon “Not Bad For Jersey” – not rocking Bergerac’s patch

May 15, 2026 0

Brian Fallon of the Gaslight Anthem returns with his first new solo music in five years, to be released via Lesser Known Records. As you might imagine, it’s a pretty hard-rocking outing, and on Not Bad […]

Video: Jim Ghedi “The Hungry Child” – the injustice and loss of life

May 15, 2026 0

Sheffield folk artist Jim Ghedi has released one of the most atmospheric and intense music videos that you’ll see this year. Unfolding like a dark folk-horror movie, the visual for The Hungry Child is beautifully and […]

The Delines at Rough Trade East 7th May 2022

Essentials: The Top 10 songs by The Delines

May 14, 2026 0

Those sufficiently long in the tooth may remember Margaret Thatcher’s purported praise of senior Conservative Party politician William Whitelaw: “Every prime minister needs a Willie”. For americana enthusiasts, their Willy could well be a Vlautin, songwriter […]