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Bill MacKay and Nathan Bowles “Keys”

April 30, 2021 Keith Hargreaves 0
Mixed offering from guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. There’s a stark, parched air to the solemn opener on this lo-fi guitar pickers fest ‘Idumea’ is one of two spiritual covers and bears an uncanny resemblance to the Newton […]
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Inland Isle “Time Has Changed Us”

April 30, 2021 Helen Jones 0
A strong debut that addresses some important issues and marks Inland Isle out as ones to watch. Life in America continues to be arduous for many, so with their full length debut ‘Time Has Changed Us’, […]
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Paul Handyside “Loveless Town”

April 29, 2021 Tim Martin 0
Reflective songs from the indie end of folk, mixed with a bit of country makes for great listening. Paul Handyside started life in 80s pop band Hurrah! And that influence spills over into his latest album. […]
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Esther Rose “How Many Times”

April 29, 2021 Clint West 0
Wonderful third album from New Orleans folk/country star in the making Esther Rose, a Michigan native who has for some years been based in New Orleans, has been slowly raising her profile with two particularly good […]
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Evans McRae “Only Skin”

April 29, 2021 Peter Tomkins 0
Songwriting duo team up for an album of intense, emotional ballads. Lowri Evans and Tom McRae are both writers and performers in their own right; but, having met on a songwriter’s retreat, they decided to write […]

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Les Thomas “I Remember Everything”

Album Reviews
July 10, 2026 0

Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring author and journalist Liz Thomson

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Ellie Holcomb “What Would I Do Without You” – watcha say?

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Video: Chris Pierce “Madonna Of The San Joaquin” – the hypocrisy of sanctimony

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Essentials: Americana Podcasts and Internet Radio updated for 2026

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Album Reviews

Les Thomas “I Remember Everything”

July 10, 2026 0
Les Thomas sparks memories and hope with this self-produced gem. Les Thomas uses an 1840 painting by J.M.W Turner for the cover of his latest record. The Slave Ship depicts a dramatic seascape as the ship […]
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Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring author and journalist Liz Thomson

July 10, 2026 1
This week, Keith has a wonderful chat with Liz Thomson, esteemed journalist, author, broadcaster, activist, and founder of The Village Trip. There’s new stuff from Alex Amen, Electric Elm, Hawk & Steel, Rhiannon Giddens, and Jason […]
Tracks

Ellie Holcomb “What Would I Do Without You” – watcha say?

July 10, 2026 0
Here’s a nice turn-around, as Drew & Ellie Holcomb release covers of each other’s songs. Released at the end of June, Drew offered his take on Ellie’s Constellations, while Ellie reimagines Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors’ […]

  • Les Thomas “I Remember Everything”
  • Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring author and journalist Liz Thomson
  • Ellie Holcomb “What Would I Do Without You” – watcha say?
  • Video: Chris Pierce “Madonna Of The San Joaquin” – the hypocrisy of sanctimony
  • Essentials: Americana Podcasts and Internet Radio updated for 2026
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  • AUK Shortcuts: Richard Neuberg, Grapes of Grain, Freedom Heartsong, Grain Electric, Erik Rabasca, Tony Kamel, Jeremy Beggs, Jenner Fox & Jeremy Elliott, and Skydiggers
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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 […]
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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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Jerry Leger announces new album “Donlands”

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Watch the video for the first track to be taken from it ‘Three Hours Ahead Of Midnight’. Canadian singer-songwriter Jerry Leger has announced the release of his new studio album ‘Donlands’ which lands on October 27th […]
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Live Review: Bonny Light Horseman + Bridget Kearney, Roundhouse, London – 20th November 2024

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Anticipation was high for Bonny Light Horseman – now with three albums to their name and with this year’s “Keep Me On Your Mind / See You Free” being to all intents and purposes a double […]
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Video Premiere: Holly Carter “What You See”

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Here’s the latest single from award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Holly Carter. ‘What You See’ is an excellent showcase for Carter’s talents, particularly the beautifully fluent melody of her voice alongside her distinctive fingerstyle guitar playing. The […]

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