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Ferris and Sylvester proclaim “It’s a Joy To Be Alive”

June 3, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 1

Having topped the UK’s Official Jazz & Blues Albums Chart, earned an Album of the Year at the Americana UK Awards, and played everywhere from Glastonbury to SXSW, Ferris & Sylvester have announced their new album, […]

The Jayhawks celebrate 40 years with UK tour and a new album, Yippee!!

June 3, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 2

Tour includes first time in Brighton. The Minneapolis band has announced four dates so far in the UK, with hopefully more to come. One date that stands out is the Brighton gig, which is their first […]

Iris Dement at Old Settler's Music Festival, Driftwood , Texas, 21st April , 2007

Anniversary Cheers: Iris DeMent’s “The Way I Should” celebrates 30 years

June 1, 2026 FredArnold 2

Yep Roc Records re-releases Iris DeMent’s iconic third album on its 30th anniversary – and it sounds better than ever! So, following on from the 30th Anniversary release of Iris DeMent’s album My Life, very nicely […]

Jim Keller releases first ever European vinyl retrospective called “Vinylly!”

May 29, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

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. […]

The latest AUK podcast is now available featuring Ella Spencer on Maverick and Jim Keller on Vinylly

May 29, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

This week’s podcast finds Keith wrestling with technical issues (mainly his own incompetence) to bring you two interviews. First up, Ella Spencer (one of our Americana 25 artists) talking about Maverick festival and much more, and […]

Hudson NY duo Babehoven to release third album in the autumn

July 14, 2026 0

Babehoven, the Hudson, NY-based project of singer/songwriter Maya Bon and producer and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Albert, have announced their new album, I See Them, I See Me, due 18th September 2026 via Double Double Whammy. I See […]

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 […]

More People Really Should Know About: James Hodder

July 14, 2026 0

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 […]

Ferris and Sylvester proclaim “It’s a Joy To Be Alive”

The Jayhawks celebrate 40 years with UK tour and a new album, Yippee!!

Anniversary Cheers: Iris DeMent’s “The Way I Should” celebrates 30 years

Jim Keller releases first ever European vinyl retrospective called “Vinylly!”

The latest AUK podcast is now available featuring Ella Spencer on Maverick and Jim Keller on Vinylly

Hudson NY duo Babehoven to release third album in the autumn

Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

More People Really Should Know About: James Hodder

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