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The Twang Factor

Americana UK’s quest to find the best new and emerging americana talent

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Watch Twang Factor 2 winner Jess Jocoy’s stunning AUK exclusive Winner’s Session

October 27, 2021 Clint West 0
Jess Jocoy plays three breathtaking songs to celebrate her recent win. You won’t want to miss this! The votes are counted and the winners declared. However, this year’s Twang Factor isn’t quite finished yet because we […]
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Jess Jocoy wins The Twang Factor 2

October 8, 2021 Clint West 0
Nashville singer-songwriter secures a clear victory in our second search for new talent. Our first Twang Factor last year produced an incredibly tight result with a mere 18 votes separating the top three. Jess Jocoy, our […]
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The Twang Factor 2 results: Rachel Sumner is our runner-up

October 7, 2021 Clint West 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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The Twang Factor 2 Results: Ian David Green takes third place

October 6, 2021 Clint West 0
Ian’s fabulous song and exceptional performance prove to be a big hit with AUK readers. The votes are all in and counted. A huge thanks to all of our excellent finalists, the overall standard was brilliant […]
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The Twang Factor 2: Your last chance to cast your vote to decide our 2021 winner

September 27, 2021 Clint West 0
Once again, you the readers will decide our winner. Get voting! Over the last few weeks we are proud to have once again brought to you some amazing new and/or emerging artists. The standard has been […]

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Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

July 14, 2026 0
Majestic debut from Virginia songwriter with a fascinating true backstory. When it comes to musical inspiration, a musician’s life is integral to what music he or she makes. For Brennan Gilmore, that inspiration comes from a […]
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More People Really Should Know About: James Hodder

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A couple of years ago I saw James Hodder perform in the basement room of Farringdon’s Betsey Trotwood, supporting Casey Neill and Jerry Joseph. This spatially challenged, cosy venue facilitates close proximity to the artists and […]
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Ismay “Half Truth”

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Quietly adventurous songs that reward patient listening with emotional depth and subtle musical invention. For listeners drawn to the quietly adventurous music of Aldous Harding, Cate Le Bon or Jessica Pratt, Half Truth, by California songwriter […]

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Interview: Arcade Fire’s Richard Reed Parry celebrates The Sadies’ Dallas Good and Watchtowers

July 13, 2026 0
Canada has continued to punch above its weight musically since the days of Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, and the Canuck members of The Band first rose to international prominence in the ’60s, and The Sadies, with […]
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Interview: Hank Alrich and his sonic explorations

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Like the old sailors of yore, Hank Alrich sure knows how to spin a yarn, though I doubt his are made up or heavily stretched. They keep your attention. I would contentedly sit in an armchair […]
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Interview: Dietmar Leibecke on the ethos of Germany’s Static Roots Music Festival

July 6, 2026 3
Americana UK’s Rick Bayles’ monthly column, Vox Continental, shines a light on what is happening on the americana front in Europe. In his most recent column, Rick gave the nod to the Static Roots Festival, which […]

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Exclusive AUK Video: Rob Lutes “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”

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Rob Lutes is a folk and blues musician from Montreal who, in addition to having nine albums under his own name, records with Michael Emenau in the band Sussex, named for a town on the Kennebecasis […]
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Video Premiere: Brendan Regan “Grasping at Leaves”

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In this beautifully-shot video, directed by Nathan Hamer, rays of golden sunlight filter through the trees as Brendan Regan sings the captivating ‘Grasping at Leaves’.  His brightly-strummed guitar is buoyed by tumbling, summery percussion, over which Regan’s […]

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