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Tom Jenkins “Meadow Pt 2”

May 1, 2024 Paul Russell 0

Powerful second acoustic album from Welsh sheep farmer and musician. Inevitably music will be inspired by personal experiences and Tom Jenkins has a fascinating dual work situation. On the one hand he’s a sheep farmer in […]

Teresa Storch Band “Open Your Heart”

April 30, 2024 Paul Russell 0

Strong new album from duo who love jamming. The unmistakeable music category of the ‘jam band’ is definitely rooted in American music. Bands like Big Head Todd and the Monsters, The Dave Matthews Band, Phish and […]

Live Review: Annie Dressner, The Old School House, Robin Hood’s Bay – 19th April 2024

April 30, 2024 Viv Fish 0

After a short visit to Robin Hood’s Bay on tour with Jesse Terry last year, we vowed to return to take in more of the delights of the picturesque old fishing village & surrounding area, and […]

AUK Shortcuts April 2024: Sean Walshe, The Gravel-Aires, RubyJoyful, AC Sapphire and Kat & Zach

April 30, 2024 Paul Kerr 0

Our latest Short Cuts, a monthly feature where AUK casts a brief eye and ear on several albums we’ve received recently which just didn’t make the cut for a full review. Like most major music websites […]

artwork for The Bygones album "The Bygones"

The Bygones “The Bygones”

April 30, 2024 Andy Short 0

An exceptional debut. The Bygones’ debut is an astonishing and almost flawless album. Joshua Lee Turner and Alison Young became aware of each other when Turner played on a Simon and Garfunkel tribute tour. At the […]

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 […]

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’ […]

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

July 10, 2026 0

Here’s a live rendition of Madonna Of The San Joaquin from LA singer-songwriter Chris Pierce. The song is all the more powerful for being stripped back and performed solo acoustic, with just light, fluttering guitar as […]