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For the Sake Of The Song: Bob Dylan “It’s alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)”

June 2, 2025 Paul Kerr 1

The original premise of this feature was to allow AUK writers to celebrate a favourite song and explain why they so favoured it. Fair enough, but in these blighted times it can seem shallow or even […]

Classic Clips: Cry Cry Cry “I Know Why The River Runs” – Radio Heartland, 2018

May 30, 2025 Peter Churchill 1

So-called ‘supergroups’ in this genre aren’t a new thing. Think the Pistol Annies, or I’m with Her. Only this year, Mary Chapin Carpenter joined forces with Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart for the excellent “Looking For […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Ruston Kelly Songs

May 29, 2025 Helen Jones 4

If people were asked to describe Ruston Kelly’s music, there are a few terms that might come up: americana, folk, or even alt-country, but there is one term that the South Carolina native prefers above all […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Richmond Fontaine

May 28, 2025 Andrew Raw 8

Richmond Fontaine was formed in Portland, Oregon, in 1994 and recorded eleven studio albums, four live albums and two EPs before calling it a day in 2016. There were various personnel in that time, but the […]

More People Really Should Know About: Michael Carpenter

May 27, 2025 Tim Martin 4

The dividing line between genres can often be blurry at best, and americana, indie rock, country and power pop often overlap to the point that pigeonholing becomes pointless. An interesting example of skipping between and beyond […]