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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 […]

JD McPherson “Nite Owls”

September 30, 2024 Andy Davidson 0

An undiminished belief in the guitar and amp combo. In the seven years since McPherson released ‘Undivided Heart & Soul’ he has been trusted as the opening act and bandleader for three successive Robert Plant and […]

Hearts of Oak “Valley of Dark Hills”

September 27, 2024 Dean Nardi 0

Pilgrims crossing a dark valley, unable to shake off the sorrow. Since bass player Aron Christenson was killed two years ago while hiking with his dog near Walput Lake in Lewis County, Oregon, guitarist Ezra Meredith […]

Courting Ghosts “Falling My Friend”

September 27, 2024 David Jarman 0

South West England based Courting Ghosts impress with debut album. Formed in 2023 in southwest England, Courting Ghosts are relative newcomers to the Americana scene, but their debut album ‘Falling My Friend’ immediately impresses with its […]

artwork for Nick Lowe album "Indoor Safari"

Nick Lowe “Indoor Safari”

September 27, 2024 Graeme Tait 2

First new album in over a decade delivers just two new songs, plus two covers, with the remaining tracks comprising of reimagined previous releases. Having all but abandoned the idea of releasing any more albums, due […]

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Adam Klein with Adam Poulin “Live at Leesta Vall Sound Recordings”

April 28, 2026 0

Intimate, personal songs, recorded live and elevated by expressive fiddle playing. Adam Klein’s Live at Leesta Vall Sound Recordings originates from a raw, intimate 2019 in‑studio session with violinist Adam Poulin, recorded at Leesta Vall in […]

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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

April 28, 2026 0

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 […]

Julian Taylor “Pathways”

JD McPherson “Nite Owls”

Hearts of Oak “Valley of Dark Hills”

Courting Ghosts “Falling My Friend”

Nick Lowe “Indoor Safari”

Adam Klein with Adam Poulin “Live at Leesta Vall Sound Recordings”

More People Really Should Know About: Blue Water Highway

The Red Clay Strays to release their new album in June

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Joe Martin “Alone In Valentine”