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But is it Americana? – The Faces

July 11, 2022 Clint West 5

Welcome back to our continuing mini-series, where some of our writers try to justify the Americana tag for an artist not normally associated with the genre. This time around, it’s esteemed features editor, Clint West, who […]

Cajun Corner – Valcour Records

July 8, 2022 Rick Bayles 0

It can be hard to keep in touch with what’s happening in the world of Cajun music when you’re on the other side of the Atlantic and can’t keep your ear to the ground as much […]

AUK’s Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century: Helen Jones

July 7, 2022 Helen Jones 0

Like most of you, I consume a lot of new music. In getting through such a large amount of new material, obviously some things don’t make it into my regular rotation and some do. It was […]

Classic Americana Albums: Joe Ely “Honky Tonk Masquerade”

July 6, 2022 Rick Bayles 4

It’s my turn to contribute to the Classic Americana Albums series again and I always worry that I won’t be able to find a good album to write about. This series has been running for a […]

Dream Team Double Header – Oysterband & The Human League

July 6, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Here we are again with another ideal duo as suggested by Songkick. You’ll recall that Songkick sends out regular reminders of when bands are going to be playing nearby and these emails come with a header […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Bonnie Raitt “I Can’t Make You Love Me”

August 3, 2026 0

During the almost 55 years since the release of her eponymous debut album, Bonnie Raitt has established herself as a top quality singer and slide guitar player; she has won many awards over her career, including […]

artwork for Mason Jennings album "Dark Wings"

Mason Jennings “Dark Wings”

August 3, 2026 0

Minneapolis-based troubadour draws upon the Creative Spirit in turbulent times. Dark Wings is the eighteenth studio album from the prolific Mason Jennings. With a significant following in the USA and worldwide, new releases from the Minneapolis-based […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Samuel James Taylor

August 3, 2026 0

In one of several playfully erudite, self-written reflections included in press materials accompanying his debut solo album, Wild Tales and Broken Hearts (Sweet Irene Records, 2022), Sheffield troubadour Samuel James Taylor brands himself a believer in […]

But is it Americana? – The Faces

Cajun Corner – Valcour Records

AUK’s Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century: Helen Jones

Classic Americana Albums: Joe Ely “Honky Tonk Masquerade”

Dream Team Double Header – Oysterband & The Human League

For The Sake Of The Song: Bonnie Raitt “I Can’t Make You Love Me”

Mason Jennings “Dark Wings”

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Samuel James Taylor

Sophie Moore “Trouble in Mind”

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