Features
Ten great “Los Angeles” songs
Los Angeles seems like some kind of paradise from its iconic images and its magnetic pull on many who work in the visual and audio arts. Yet in song it can seem a much bleaker place […]
Features
AUK Mini-Gigs
Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Jerry Leger
What a fantastic way to close out a week of exclusive AUK mini-gigs! Every day this week, we have brought you a different artist, showcasing their talent and performing just for you. It’s a small gesture […]
Obituaries
The Song Remains: Eric Weissberg 1939-2020
To many, Eric Weissberg, who died on March 22nd, 2020, from Alzheimer’s Disease, was a one-hit wonder with ‘Duelling Banjos’ from John Boorman’s 1972 film ‘Deliverance’. However, he was so much more than that, being one […]
Features
Studio Life – Whitacre
Whitacre call their blend of musical influences ‘mountain rock’, which feels just right when you absorb their sound. The Denver-based group are set to release their debut full-length album on 17th April and ‘Seasons’ promises to […]
Classic Americana Albums
Classic Americana Compilations: “Tulare Dust – A Songwriter’s Tribute to Merle Haggard” (Hightown Records, 1994)
Merle Haggard has always been categorised as one of the great American Country Singers but, when it comes to songwriting, his talents are often overlooked. So, when a bunch of top Americana singers and songwriters came […]