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Johnny Dowd “Execute American Folklore” (Mother Jinx Records, 2016)

September 12, 2016 Paul Kerr 2
By now you either get or don’t get Johnny Dowd. Ten albums in this Ithaca NY resident continues to move further into the outfield with each release. Execute American Folklore features Dowd’s darkly humorous and idiosyncratic […]

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A. Lee Edwards “Interpreting Heart Sounds, Vol. 2”

September 7, 2026 0
A. Lee Edwards slows it all down and goes a layer deeper in his second interpretation of the sounds of his heart, with beautiful strings complementing the spacious production and bringing listeners to their knees through […]
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Sounds from beyond the Shed 251 “Life….”

September 7, 2026 0
Been a tough couple of weeks as we buried our father last week and adjusted to life without him (and crippling care costs!). My mother is handling things well, stating that she “lost him years ago,” […]
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Icarus Phoenix “The Oligarchy” – prepare for a shock

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The latest song from Icarus Phoenix touches softly on the endless cycles of change – whether that be in the realm of the personal or on the larger canvas of political changes and upheavals.  When contrasting […]

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Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1
As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]
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Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0
Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]
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Interview: Nora Kelly holds space for the quirky in outlaw country music

August 24, 2026 1
It’s always the ride and not necessarily the destination that makes a trip through a Nora Kelly Band album worthwhile. The songs can be zany, intriguing and melancholic all at once, cavorting to their own primal […]

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Track Premiere: Martin Ruby “Marfa”

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Martin Ruby – who also goes under the name Marco North – is a songwriter who finds a lot to draw on for inspiration in his life.  He started off in the New York music scene […]
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Track Premiere: Tennessee Stiffs “Hey Paranoia”

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‘Hey Paranoia‘ is a raucous tale of a young band out on the road, aiming for fun no matter the cost.  Is it autobiographical?  That elements of the new album ‘Dearly Departed‘ from which the song […]
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AUK’s top 10 americana albums ever: Viv Fish

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Our quest to find the best americana album ever continues with another compelling list, this time from AUK writer Viv Fish. It’s been a fascinating journey so far and if nothing else, has demonstrated the wide […]

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