Reviews

Our latest posts

AUK Shortcuts October 2023: Shaw’s Trailer Park, Thom Morecroft, Luluc, Sofia Talvik, Rachel Sermanni, John Douglas, Sunset Stranger, Meredith Lane and Tom Carlson

October 31, 2023 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 […]

Mama Lucky “Permanent Stranger”

October 31, 2023 Kimberly Bright 0

A dark and surreal outing for Southern Gothic sage Jim White as Mama Lucky, his long-neglected 2009 collaboration with Tucker Martine. Joined by a handful of friends in the studio, including singer Linda Delgado, Floridian singer-songwriter […]

Danielle Howle “Current”

October 31, 2023 Andy Davidson 0

A flow of emotions and a wonderful whirlpool of hope. South Carolinian Danielle Howle has amassed an impressive back catalogue since her fourth album was released by the Kill Rock Stars label back in 1999. Over […]

Lee Gallagher cover art 'The Falcon Ate The Flower'

Lee Gallagher and the Hallelujah “The Falcon Ate The Flower”

October 30, 2023 Jonathan Smith 0

Modern yet retro, fresh yet classic, quality music with a raw edge. It’s always a treat when new music arrives that is simultaneously distinctive and familiar. The new album by Lee Gallagher and the Hallelujah sounds […]

Chris Shiflett “Lost At Sea”

October 30, 2023 Paul Kerr 0

Another slice of energetic rock, roots and punk from stadium rocker who tries to keep his feet on the ground You have to admire Chris Shiflett for not resting on his stadium rock laurels. As guitarist […]

Sorrel Nation will release sophomore album next month

September 8, 2026 0

Following a breakthrough period that saw major festival appearances, BBC Radio support and the release of her debut album Lost En Route, singer-songwriter Sorrel Nation returns with her second album, Creeping Thyme. The record will be […]

Blaine Todd “Angle of Repose”

September 8, 2026 0

Quirky, gentle release from San Francisco Bay area songwriter and musician. Angle of Repose is the fifth album from Bay area Blaine Todd, a newcomer to our site, but a release with a resonance with many […]

More People Really Should Know About: Liz Stringer

September 8, 2026 0

There are, of course, countless reasons why we love attending gigs and feeding on the buzz that only live music can give. On the Americana circuit that we inhabit in these pages, often at smaller and […]

AUK Shortcuts October 2023: Shaw’s Trailer Park, Thom Morecroft, Luluc, Sofia Talvik, Rachel Sermanni, John Douglas, Sunset Stranger, Meredith Lane and Tom Carlson

Mama Lucky “Permanent Stranger”

Danielle Howle “Current”

Lee Gallagher and the Hallelujah “The Falcon Ate The Flower”

Chris Shiflett “Lost At Sea”

Sorrel Nation will release sophomore album next month

Blaine Todd “Angle of Repose”

More People Really Should Know About: Liz Stringer

Live Review: The Felice Brothers, 100 Club, London – 2nd September 2026

Bloodkin “Flowers & Ash”