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The Bean Pickers Union “Greatest Picks”

September 13, 2021 Martin Johnson 0
An eclectic rummage through Chuck Melchin’s Bean Pickers Union oeuvre. The Bean Pickers Union are really singer-songwriter and musician Chuck Melchin, and a revolving band of musical accomplices, who have released three albums and two EPs […]
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Charley Crockett “Music City USA”

September 10, 2021 Helen Jones 0
Sixteen tracks of smooth retro country make this a must-listen for any fan of the vintage sound. ‘Music City USA’ is Charlie Crockett’s 10th album in just six years – and it’s a double one at […]
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Riddy Arman “Riddy Arman”

September 9, 2021 Jim Finnie 0
Settle down, turn down the lights, and immerse yourself in this stunning debut release. There are times when an album from an artist who has barely been on your radar pops into your inbox to join […]
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Tim Grimm “Gone”

September 9, 2021 Russell Murphy 0
A master songwriter augments his status. During the past 25 years or so, Tim Grimm has built a reputation as a troubadour for our times, continually touring and performing – even with a little acting on […]
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The Lucky Ones “The Lucky Ones”

September 8, 2021 Ewan Lury 0
An album that deserves stronger vocals for the stories it tells. The Lucky Ones’ self-titled debut album partners bluegrass and string band music with detailed stories about Canada’s Far North, Yukon in fact, the territory made […]

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Jason McNiff heralds his tenth with “Ten Blue Songs”

News
July 8, 2026 0

The Welcome Addition “Now Forever” – a mournful tale of self-sabotage

Tracks
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Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Clayton Chaney

AUK Mini-Gigs
July 8, 2026 0

CR & The White Lights “My Old Self”

Album Reviews
July 8, 2026 0

Live Review: State Fayre Festival, Hylands Park, Chelmsford – 26th-28th June 2026

Live Reviews
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News

Jason McNiff heralds his tenth with “Ten Blue Songs”

July 8, 2026 0
Jason McNiff has announced the release of his latest album, Ten Blue Songs, his 10th, and, despite the melancholy title, he assures us it is a record of celebration, a celebration of the musical life he […]
Tracks

The Welcome Addition “Now Forever” – a mournful tale of self-sabotage

July 8, 2026 0
  Those of you familiar with us will know that we are a website based in the People’s Republic of Liverpool and so we’re always happy to feature music on our wavelength from around these parts […]
AUK Mini-Gigs

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Clayton Chaney

July 8, 2026 0
With nearly two decades of songwriting under his belt, Clayton Chaney feels more connected than ever to his craft, offering some incredibly heartfelt, pensive, and witty songs grounded in real human experience. “I try to keep […]

  • Jason McNiff heralds his tenth with “Ten Blue Songs”
  • The Welcome Addition “Now Forever” – a mournful tale of self-sabotage
  • Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Clayton Chaney
  • CR & The White Lights “My Old Self”
  • Live Review: State Fayre Festival, Hylands Park, Chelmsford – 26th-28th June 2026
  • Ferris & Sylvester “Jealous” – go green, my hulk
  • Video: Pokey LaFarge “The Thing” – I can’t get no satisfaction
  • Interview: Hank Alrich and his sonic explorations
  • George Mann and Si Kahn “Mayday!”
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Interview: Hank Alrich and his sonic explorations

July 7, 2026 1
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 […]
Interviews

Video Interview: Rodney Crowell on why “Then Again” is better late than never

July 2, 2026 0
It is sometimes forgotten that Gram Parsons did not enjoy commercial success as a solo artist during his short life, and that it was Emmylou Harris who took his sound to a wider audience with the […]

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Howling Bells “Chimera” – is it swinging in the void?

January 6, 2026 0
Well, how about that? This brave New Year of 2026 will see the return of the much-missed Howling Bells, who will have it all – new music (like today’s track), a new album (the first for […]
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Video: The Young ‘Uns “Be The Man”

October 10, 2017 0
A powerful and emotive song and video from The Young ‘Uns, telling the story of Matthew Ogston, who founded the Naz and Matt Foundation to tackle religious and cultural homophobia following the tragic death of his […]
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Jason Isbell “artist in residence” at Country Music Hall of Fame

October 17, 2017 0
A double dose of Isbell news today as Stereogum report with a ‘don’t bite the hand that feeds’ bent: “Jason Isbell doesn’t make country music, at least not in the traditionalist sense of the word, and […]

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