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10 Songs about truckers and trucking – part three

December 15, 2020 Gordon Sharpe 9
The third instalment of this series, and don’t worry it’s the last.  The road may go on forever but this series does not.  Many of these picks are inspired by reader Pat Chappelle (so don’t blame […]
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Unsung Heroes of Americana – Leland Sklar, session musician (bass guitar)

December 14, 2020 Rick Bayles 2
It’s time for another article in our Unsung Heroes of Americana series and Tim Martin weighs in with this piece on an outstanding bass player who has made a number of major contributions to the genre.
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AUK’s Chain Gang: Lori McKenna “Humble and Kind”

December 14, 2020 David Jarman 0
Last weeks’ Chain Gang entry ‘Rhinestoned’ flags up the co-writing credit to “the impeccable Lori McKenna”, and as a huge fan of her writing where else could I go this week. With a ‘A’ list of […]
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Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Diana Jones

December 11, 2020 Andrew Frolish 2
With the happy news of vaccines on the way, we can begin to dream again of live music events.  Soon, we music lovers will, once again, be soaking up the atmosphere at great shows and festivals […]
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Jingle Bells Friday – Do you really want Eggnog?

December 11, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0
Well, it’s getting closer – just fourteen more sleeps to go.  So, it really is time to finalise that selection of all the drinks you only drink at Christmas and avoid like a pandemic for the […]

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Hadnot Creek “The End of the Road”

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The latest Americana UK podcast now available featuring Haylie Davis and Leeroy Stagger

July 31, 2026 0
It’s two for the price of one this week as Keith chats to a couple of artists who have both recently released albums that should be in your collections. Haylie Davis with her debut Wandering Star […]
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Twilark “Tired To Sleep” – to sleep , perchance to forget

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“I never wanted to need anyone or anything” sings Twilark (aka Canon Pence) on this woozy love song that drifts between states of needing, rejecting, feeling morose and maybe just a little confused.  There’s a hint […]
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Video: Gareth Dunlop “Freewheeling” (Live at Salvation Music Studios)

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The latest single from Belfast singer-songwriter Gareth Dunlop is a reflective song that explores the importance of memory and the elements of our younger selves still apparent in who we become. With lyrics that many will […]

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  • Video: Gareth Dunlop “Freewheeling” (Live at Salvation Music Studios)
  • Essentials: The Top 10 country-soul songs
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Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0
American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]
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Interview: David Keenan on inspiration, optimism and telling stories

July 28, 2026 0
“Radiate a smile if we’re only here for a short while / no we don’t want to miss a day / cus there’s so much we must do,” sings David Keenan on Radiate a Smile, four […]
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Interview: The Lives of Famous Men take the elevator upward

July 24, 2026 0
End Times Elevator Music is a special record to behold. From the Link Wray fuzz guitar rumbles on opener No Alarm to the title track closer, which arrives like Ben Schneider and Brendan Urie collaborated, there […]

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Zervas & Pepper “Wilderland” (Independent, 2017)

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Cabin fever! Jack Kerouac spent 63 days working as a fire watch, on top of Desolation Peak in the North Cascade Mountains in 1956. Zervas & Pepper spent 28 days in a remote cabin in the […]
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Rob Leines “Headcase”

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Strong Southern rock that has lost none of its edge in the recording studio. “Today I met the asphalt face to face / Spilt my brains all over that dirty place,” sings Rob Leines on ‘Headcase’, […]
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Our new supporters playlist comes out today – win a pair of weekend tickets to see Katherine Priddy live

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If you’re not subscribing to our monthly supporters newsletter you’ll be missing out on our exclusive supporters playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month which this month includes new tracks by […]

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