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Small Venue Heroes: Our Man In The Field

July 12, 2022 Tim Martin 0
When this series started Clint West set out our stall, which was “to give a nod of appreciation to those current artists, who whilst not big stars, are the backbone and the lifeblood of americana music”. […]
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AUK’s Chain Gang: Darrell Scott “It’s the Whiskey That Eases the Pain”

July 11, 2022 Tim Newby 0
I have never been one to let a good night of drinking end early, so I am not going to let this run of whiskey-inspired, Americana UK chain gang, run of drinking games come to a […]
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But is it Americana? – The Faces

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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]

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Brian Fallon & The Painkillers “Not Bad for New Jersey”

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His Lordship announce new album, single, and all-star shows

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Our Man In The Field “Silverado”

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Interview: Shawn Colvin, celebrating 30 years of “A Few Small Repairs”

September 29, 2026 0
Shawn Colvin has long established herself as one of the most captivating of singer-songwriters. She’s an accomplished guitar player, possessed of a fine voice, and she’s a storyteller of great talent. Her first album, Steady On, […]
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Brian Fallon & The Painkillers “Not Bad for New Jersey”

September 29, 2026 0
Heartfelt heartland rock delivered by Gaslight Anthem frontman. Brian Fallon has been making music with The Gaslight Anthem for two decades. Outside of the band, over the past 10 years, he’s released a number of solo […]
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His Lordship announce new album, single, and all-star shows

September 29, 2026 0
Following last year’s Bored Animal, Psychonaut Sounds/PIAS will release His Lordship’s tribute to Rock ‘n’ Roll pioneer Chuck Berry, Promised Land, on 13th November 2026, to celebrate what would’ve been his 100th birthday. His Lordship will […]

  • Interview: Shawn Colvin, celebrating 30 years of “A Few Small Repairs”
  • Brian Fallon & The Painkillers “Not Bad for New Jersey”
  • His Lordship announce new album, single, and all-star shows
  • Live Review: Laura Veirs + Karl Blau, EartH Dalston – 16th September 2026
  • Our Man In The Field “Silverado”
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Interview: Shawn Colvin, celebrating 30 years of “A Few Small Repairs”

September 29, 2026 0
Shawn Colvin has long established herself as one of the most captivating of singer-songwriters. She’s an accomplished guitar player, possessed of a fine voice, and she’s a storyteller of great talent. Her first album, Steady On, […]
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Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0
Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]
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Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1
As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

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Video Premiere: Jonathan Warren and The Billy Goats “Talk About My Doubt”

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Check out the new single from Boise-based Jonathan Warren and The Billy Goats.  The band describe their sound as, “…progressive, psychobilly folk-grass,” which sums up their blend of styles and adventurous approach.  ‘Talk About My Doubt’ […]

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