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Studio Life – Yunger

October 2, 2019 Andrew Frolish 0
Felix Junger is a talented multi-instrumentalist. He plays in a number of bands across a range of genres but his latest project is a solo indie-folk record, ‘Of Journeys and Other Longings’, released under the name […]
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Studio Life – Worry Dolls

September 30, 2019 Andrew Frolish 0
With the imminent release of a new EP and a seven-week tour coming up, Zoe Nicol and Rosie Jones of Worry Dolls will be keeping busy this autumn. The pair met in Liverpool while studying music […]
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Studio Life – Danny Schmidt

September 11, 2019 Andrew Frolish 0
For many years, Danny Schmidt has been releasing critically-acclaimed albums, full of consistently exceptional songcraft and intelligent lyricism. The Texan singer-songwriter is known for his delicate, folk guitar, warm voice and poetic approach to his subjects. […]
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Studio Life – Peter Donegan

August 29, 2019 Andrew Frolish 0
Peter Donegan grew up with music. Surrounded by songs and the legacy of his father, Lonnie Donegan, music was always part of his life and it’s no surprise that he grew up playing guitar and piano […]
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Studio Life – Frank Turner

August 22, 2019 Andrew Frolish 0
Frank Turner needs little introduction, having released a string of successful solo albums and performed thousands of headlining gigs around the world. His appearance at the Olympic Opening Ceremony in 2012 exposed his songs to an […]

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Something for the weekend: Icarus Phoenix “Oh, The Joy of Life!”

May 29, 2026 0
Well that’s it from us for this sweltering week, and we leave you dear reader with a brand new track from Drew Danburry’s Icarus Phoenix outfit which he describes as “an upbeat fiendishly danceable song about […]
Live Reviews

Live Review: Kiefer Sutherland + Colin Andrew, The Adrian Flux Waterfront, Norwich – 13th May 2026

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When Kiefer Sutherland strode onto the stage at Norwich’s Adrian Flux Waterfront, the response from the packed crowd was immediate and thunderous. There was no slow build into the evening: Sutherland and his outstanding band launched […]
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Jim Keller releases first ever European vinyl retrospective called “Vinylly!”

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You see what he did there? Multi-talented singer, songwriter, and musician Jim Keller is to release Vinylly!, a collection of 14 of his finest songs from the last 15 years, and his first-ever European vinyl release. […]

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Interview: Ben Vaughn on being true to yourself and the joys of recording an album in your car

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To say Ben Vaughn has had an eclectic musical career would be a gross understatement. He grew up in the Philadelphia area, and his journey into music began when a kind uncle gave him a Duane […]
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Interview: Beau Jennings – In Tribute to Will Rogers and the Verdigris

May 27, 2026 0
If History was your favourite class in school, raise your digital hand. Only two? Come on, the subject is not that dull. Now pay attention. Today, we are going to learn about a river called the […]
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Interview: Truman Sinclair – “it’s hope or die pretty much”

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Chicago-born and LA-based singer-songwriter Truman Sinclair will be a new name to many AUK readers, although the more observant of you will have noticed his song Joel Roberts topped my top tracks of 2025 list published […]

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Gallery 47 “Weeklong” – Listen

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Jack Peachey is Gallery 47, and with ‘Weeklong‘ he is providing a much needed mid-week burst of energy.  With vocals that at times sound suspiciously like a moonlighting Lindsey Buckingham and a classic sound there’s certainly […]
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The Twang Factor 2 results: Rachel Sumner is our runner-up

October 7, 2021 0
Impressive Boston based songwriter is a clear hit with AUK readers. After yesterday’s announcement of Ian David Green as our third placed act, we move on the the runner-up spot. Rachel Sumner was something of a […]
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Track Premiere: Freedy Johnston “Tryin’ To Move On”

July 25, 2022 0
This rocking number is taken from Freedy Johnston’s new album ‘Back on the Road to You’ which is out on September 9th via 40 Below Records.  ‘Tryin’ to Move On‘ relates a series of failures to escape […]

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