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Blitzen Trapper revisit Furr with 10th Anniversary Edition, new tracks – Listen

August 31, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

We love a bit of Blitzen here in AUK Towers. He was our favourite reindeer (less needy than Rudolf) and also half of the name of one of americana’s consistently best and most creative bands over […]

Nathan Bell announces new albums, UK dates

August 30, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

That’s not a typo – Nathan Bell has announced the release of two new albums which will be out in the UK on September 24th, along with a string of tour dates which kick off at […]

Video premiere: Sleepy Zuhoski “Muscle Memory”

August 30, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

New Texas label, Palo Santo Records is run by Sarah Henry, producer Salim Nourallah and Alex Dezen, singer of The Damnwells and they look like they’re going to be an exciting base for releases on the […]

John Smith announces new album, track, autumn dates

August 24, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

John Smith has announced the release of his new album ‘Hummingbird’ which features appearances from Cara Dillon, John Mccosker and Ben Nicholls, and will be released on October 5th on his own Commoner Records (via Thirty Tigers […]

Jason Isbell tells Republicans: “I’m hinged as hell!”

August 22, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Don’t tell Jeremy Hunt for God’s sake Jason. News from RS Country today around a spat that’s broken out between the lovely Mr Isbell and the Republican Party in the US. RS Country report: ““I was […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Bonnie Raitt “I Can’t Make You Love Me”

August 3, 2026 0

During the almost 55 years since the release of her eponymous debut album, Bonnie Raitt has established herself as a top quality singer and slide guitar player; she has won many awards over her career, including […]

artwork for Mason Jennings album "Dark Wings"

Mason Jennings “Dark Wings”

August 3, 2026 0

Minneapolis-based troubadour draws upon the Creative Spirit in turbulent times. Dark Wings is the eighteenth studio album from the prolific Mason Jennings. With a significant following in the USA and worldwide, new releases from the Minneapolis-based […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Samuel James Taylor

August 3, 2026 0

In one of several playfully erudite, self-written reflections included in press materials accompanying his debut solo album, Wild Tales and Broken Hearts (Sweet Irene Records, 2022), Sheffield troubadour Samuel James Taylor brands himself a believer in […]

Blitzen Trapper revisit Furr with 10th Anniversary Edition, new tracks – Listen

Nathan Bell announces new albums, UK dates

Video premiere: Sleepy Zuhoski “Muscle Memory”

John Smith announces new album, track, autumn dates

Jason Isbell tells Republicans: “I’m hinged as hell!”

For The Sake Of The Song: Bonnie Raitt “I Can’t Make You Love Me”

Mason Jennings “Dark Wings”

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Samuel James Taylor

Sophie Moore “Trouble in Mind”

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