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[ May 5, 2026 ] AUK Short Cuts: The Long Version, A Different Thread, JP Soars & Anne Harris, Goldtooth, St. Arnaud, MOTH, William John Titus Bishop, Hank Alrich, and Ryan Dart Reviews
[ May 5, 2026 ] Amy Melissen & Lee Stivers “Something Tells Me Everything Will Be Alright” Album Reviews
[ May 5, 2026 ] For the Sake of the Song: Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez “Him Who Saved Me” Features
[ May 5, 2026 ] Uni Boys “Uni Boys” Album Reviews
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The Twang Factor 2 presents: Jess Jocoy

August 4, 2021 Clint West 0

In Week 3 we present Jess Jocoy, a singer-songwriter originally from near Seattle but now residing in Nashville. Having made the move from her Pacific North-West home to Nashville, Jess Jocoy released her debut album ‘Such a […]

Classic Americana Albums: Jonathan Wilson “Fanfare”

August 4, 2021 Keith Hargreaves 2

Revitalising the Laurel Canyon scene and spawning a classic all in one go. 2011’s ‘Gentle Spirit’ caught the attention with its guitar-driven, parched songs and stylings but in 2013 Wilson released what remains his most consistent […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Bruce Springsteen “Born in the USA”

August 2, 2021 Gordon Sharpe 0

Being on the next link of the Americana Chain can feel a bit like being George Bernard Shaw in one of the funnier Python sketches (there were three in total if I remember correctly). Observe as […]

The Twang Factor 2 presents: Chris Fox

July 28, 2021 Clint West 0

Welcome to Week 2 of The Twang Factor 2. Our guest this week is Chris Fox who hails from the beautiful city of Cambridge. Chris Fox describes himself as “an independent musician and loop station chemist”. He […]

Classic Americana Albums: Dave Alvin “West of the West”

July 28, 2021 Kimberly Bright 2

Dave Alvin, who was born and raised in Downey, California, may well be the best songwriter to come out of the first generation southern California punk scene. The former Blaster is also one of the best […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@andyshort Yes, it makes a refreshing change from artis...
By Peter Thompson , 1 day ago
RE: My First Record Player
I had a Rotel amp and turntable too until the buttons s...
By Andy Short , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@peterthompson When Ryan Adams string breaks during Bar...
By Andy Short , 2 days ago
World Party - Private Revolution
Oh Karl - you left us much too soon. word on the street...
By deviouspdv , 4 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Little Feat - Time Loves a Hero (vinyl) XTC - English...
By Peter Thompson , 5 days ago
David Allan Coe (9/6/1939 - 4/29/2026)
David Allan Coe was certainly a controversial figure, b...
By Joe Nathan , 5 days ago
RE: Versions!
You know those songs that you know and that song become...
By Paul Villers , 6 days ago
RE: My First Record Player
I don't remember the brand of my first record player sa...
By Paul Villers , 6 days ago
Beverley Martyn
I see that Beverley Martyn has died which is sad. I rat...
By Paul Villers , 7 days ago

Promo photo of The Long Version for May Short Cuts feature

AUK Short Cuts: The Long Version, A Different Thread, JP Soars & Anne Harris, Goldtooth, St. Arnaud, MOTH, William John Titus Bishop, Hank Alrich, and Ryan Dart

May 5, 2026 0

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, […]

Cover artwork for Amy Melissen and Lee Stivers' album Something Tells Me Everything Will Be Alright

Amy Melissen & Lee Stivers “Something Tells Me Everything Will Be Alright”

May 5, 2026 0

Homage as an access point into the musical canon. It’s almost essential for artists at the start of their musical journeys to rely heavily on the compositions of admired musicians. Whatever elements resonate more deeply are […]

For the Sake of the Song: Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez “Him Who Saved Me”

May 5, 2026 1

A few weeks ago, James Wesley Voight, otherwise known as Chip Taylor, died. He is best known for writing classics such as Wild Thing and Angel of the Morning; however, the songs he wrote for and […]