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Kelley Mickwee “Everything Beautiful”

October 2, 2024 Chas Lacey 0

Soulful singing and retro-production reminiscent of ‘Dusty In Memphis’. Having set out to make “a record that sounds like a girl from Memphis, because that’s who I am”, Kelley Mickwee’s ‘Everything Beautiful’ has a wonderful retro-soul […]

Ruthie Foster “Mileage”

October 1, 2024 Tom Harding 0

A life’s journey through song. Ruthie Foster’s tenth album, her first for the legendary Sun Records, unfolds as a biography of her life and career, reflecting on the canon of American music itself and delivering a […]

Rosko Piko “Beautifully Wasted”

October 1, 2024 Ljubinko Zivkovic 0

Kent England duo Rosko Piko presents some beautifully crafted Americana on their debut album. You can describe the sound of a certain band/artist in a few words, or some might warrant a more detailed explanation. For […]

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The Clearwater Swimmers “The Clearwater Swimmers”

October 1, 2024 Andy Short 0

Not just treading water in the shallow end. The Clearwater Swimmers describe their self-titled debut album as “a collection of field notes exploring gratitude”. The collection is an indie rock, alternative folk affair with a heavy […]

Julian Taylor “Pathways”

September 30, 2024 FredArnold 1

Another fine recording by this Canadian folk-blues singer-songwriter, an AUK favourite, on something of a roll. What an ongoing pleasure it is to get the opportunity to listen to and review artists who have somehow flown […]

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More People Really Should Know About: Blue Water Highway

April 28, 2026 0

Blue Water Highway is an Austin-based Americana/folk rock band. Their signature is considered songwriting across a variety of styles, but always melodic, with fantastic harmony singing. Musically timeless, there are elements of Laurel Canyon songwriting, focussing […]

The Red Clay Strays to release their new album in June

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The Red Clay Strays have unveiled their new album, Grateful, arriving via HBYCO Records/RCA Records on 5th June 2026. Produced once again by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit), Grateful […]

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People used to call Dan Bern “the new Dylan” or sometimes “smarty pants.” There have been more than a few new Dylans over the years. Bern was not one of them. A pal of mine back […]

Kelley Mickwee “Everything Beautiful”

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Rosko Piko “Beautifully Wasted”

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Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Dan Bern

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