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‘The Twang Factor’ presents: The Winner’s Session with Anton O’Donnell

March 2, 2021 Clint West 0

Last year’s inaugural ‘Twang Factor’ introduced us to some wonderful artists and culminated in a readers’ vote that crowned Glasgow’s Anton O’Donnell as your winner. We promised you more from Anton and here it is, […]

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Anton O’Donnell wins ‘The Twang Factor’ 2020

December 23, 2020 Clint West 2

When we first came up with the idea for ‘The Twang Factor’ we were unsure what kind of response we would get. As it happens we need not have worried as we had very many […]

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Dan Friese takes ‘The Twang Factor’ S1 runner-up slot

December 22, 2020 Clint West 0

Having yesterday revealed West on Colfax in third place, today we can announce the runner-up of The Twang Factor. Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Dan Friese blew us away with the energy and enthusiasm of his performance. […]

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Third place in ‘The Twang Factor’ S1 goes to West on Colfax

December 21, 2020 Clint West 0

The votes are in and counted. After an incredibly close contest our winners have now been chosen by the AUK readers. We’d like to thank all of our featured acts for sharing their music with […]

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The Twang Factor: Cast your vote to decide the winner

December 7, 2020 Clint West 0

Over the last ten weeks we are proud to have brought to you ten new/and or emerging artists. The standard has been incredibly high, but there can be only one winner and that, cherished readers, […]

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Loretta Lynn “Still Woman Enough”

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Lynn’s 50th solo release is a fine celebration of women in country/Americana. Regarded by many as reigning Queen of Country Music, Loretta Lynn has more than 50 years as a recording and touring artist under […]

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Emily Moment “The Party’s Over”

April 14, 2021 0

So-so country, folk and blues-rock debut from this transatlantic troubadour – choose your Moment carefully. London-based, American singer-songwriter Emily Moment says her debut full-length solo album, ‘The Party’s Over’, is about hitting a wall and […]

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Ben de la Cour “Shadow Land”

April 13, 2021 1

Dark reflections from a troubled troubadour. Ben de la Cour seems to tick all the boxes for the troubled troubadour blueprint….addictions (alcohol and opiates). Check. Heavy touring schedules. Check. Rehab. Check. Mental health issues/psychiatric institutions. […]

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Interview: Declan O’Rourke on his friendship with John Prine, and working with Paul Weller

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Video Premiere: Haymakers “A Lot of Good Girls (Will Go Bad)”

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Featuring beautiful mandolin and harmony vocals, the premiere of Haymakers’ ‘A Lot of Good Girls (Will Go Bad)’ will have you tapping your feet.  This is the first single from the upcoming album, ‘Live at […]

Classic Americana Albums: Lambchop “Is A Woman”

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Lambchop is listed as a Nashville band, or at least that’s where the band’s mastermind Kurt Wagner started out as a guy laying down parquet or laminate floors around town, trying to earn a daily […]

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Loretta Lynn “Still Woman Enough”

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April 14, 2021 0

Lynn’s 50th solo release is a fine celebration of women in country/Americana. Regarded by many as reigning Queen of Country Music, Loretta Lynn has more than 50 years as a recording and touring artist under […]

Video: The Wandering Hearts “Gold”

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With a typically excellent vocal performance and soaring chorus, The Wandering Hearts bring you their latest single, ‘Gold’.  The song explores the idea that when you’re wounded and broken after challenging times, the scars will […]

The Wallflowers announce first new album in a decade

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April 14, 2021 0

The Wallflowers, the band longtime fronted by Jakob Dylan, have announced the release of ‘Exit Wounds’ on July 9th via New West Records. The 10-song set is their first album in nearly a decade – […]

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