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CS Nielsen “Pilgrims” (Kørfirs Records, 2020)

December 21, 2020 Lyndon Bolton 0

There has always been a bleakness about the sound and lyrics of Danish singer-songwriter CS Nielsen but on his fourth release ‘Pilgrims’ he plunges further into darkness and despair. Through his sonorous voice he has created […]

Terra Lightfoot “Consider the Speed” (Sonic Unyon Records, 2020)

December 21, 2020 Emily Dongray 0

Canuck Terra Lightfoot has been no stranger to our shores since her debut in 2011. From festivals to private concerts Terra Lightfoot has been making a name for herself across the world. A rock troubadour who […]

Gillian Welch “Boots No. 2 The Lost Songs Box Set” (Acony Records, 2020)

December 18, 2020 Paul Kerr 0

When they come to write the social history of 2020, perhaps the only folk with fond memories of the year will be fans of Gillian Welch. Previously quite spare with her recordings (five albums in 15 […]

Steve Forbert “Jackrabbit Slim Live In Ashbury Park” (Blue Rose/Time Life, 2020)

December 17, 2020 Ljubinko Zivkovic 0

During the seventies, there was a debate raging about who will be the next Bob Dylan. Music weeklies and monthlies were constantly compiling their lists, with the names of Bruce Springsteen, and Tom Waits to be […]

Bo Armstrong “Chasing Ballads” (Tough Cut, 2020)

December 17, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

Bo Armstrong is a Texas-born singer-songwriter who has released his debut full-length album, ‘Chasing Ballads’, following his debut EP release in 2018. Fans of good quality songs that are part of the Texas and Austin tradition […]

Essentials: The Top Ten Songs That Name-Drop Other Artists: AUK Readers’ Choice

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An Essentials occasional one-off feature, this one responding to our readers’ input. We ran a previous Essentials list which covered the top ten songs that name-drop other artists. As the title suggests, an artist mentions another […]

Artwork for Lawrence Rothman album Here Lies Love / Sawdust to Stardust "

Lawrence Rothman “Here Lies Love / Sawdust to Stardust”

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Powerful confessional lyrics drive Lawrence Rothman’s journey to the dark side of Americana. For their fifth album, Here Lies Love / Sawdust to Stardust, Lawrence Rothman has brought an ‘A‘ list of collaborators, including Madi Diaz, […]

Petunia live at the Kitchen Garden Cafe, Birmingham - 24th September 2026

Live Review: Petunia (solo without The Vipers), The Kitchen Garden Café, Birmingham – 24th September 2026

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The Kitchen Garden Café in King’s Heath, Birmingham, makes you glad people still believe in putting good music in small rooms. Attached to a restaurant and garden centre by day, it becomes an intimate music venue […]