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Live Review: Chris Ronald + Paul Hoad, Twickfolk, Cabbage Patch, Twickenham – 12th March 2023

March 17, 2023 Lyndon Bolton 0
Having released his third album ‘Light & Dark’, Canadian singer/songwriter Chris Ronald is touring over here at last. His joy at being back out on the road doing what he loves was palpable from the moment […]
Album Reviews

Chickasaw Mudd Puppies “Fall Line”

March 17, 2023 Rick Thorn 0
Deep South Americana. Fast and furious. Coming from Athens Georgia this duo has reformed from the Eighties following the discovery of some of their songs for the film ‘Tracing Cowboys’. This time they have also added […]
Album Reviews

The Band Of Heathens “Simple Things”

March 17, 2023 Martin Johnson 2
Back to basics in a high-end studio in Austin delivers lush roots rock. The Band of Heathens coalesced around three Austin-based singer-songwriters Colin Brooks, Ed Jurdi, and Gordy Quist, and the band subsequently won Best New […]
Book Reviews

Book Review: Tara MacLean “Song of the Sparrow”

March 16, 2023 Richard Parkinson 0
An epic tale of resilience and determination. The first reflection on finishing Tara MacLean’s autobiography ‘Song of the Sparrow’ is to wonder how she managed to pack such an epic tale, both emotionally and geographically, into […]
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Darren Jessee “Central Bridge”

March 16, 2023 Sean Hannam 0
Captivating third solo album from the Ben Folds Five drummer – brilliantly observed and intimate tales of heartache and happiness, with warm arrangements and swelling strings. US singer-songwriter, Darren Jessee, is arguably better known for drumming […]

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Live Review: Leah Blevins, Rough Trade, Denmark Street, London – 26th June 2026

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Something for the weekend: Truman Sinclair “4th of July”

July 3, 2026 0
Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm tonight. Don’t forget about our 25 year anniversary event in November which takes place […]
Leah Blevins
Live Reviews

Live Review: Leah Blevins, Rough Trade, Denmark Street, London – 26th June 2026

July 3, 2026 0
Performances don’t get much more intimate when less than 50 people are in the front space of a record shop and the artist is playing unamplified, less than five feet away. In the autumn of 2025, […]
Album Reviews

Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen “They Call Us The Lucky Ones”

July 3, 2026 0
Americana royalty teams up with a cracking Texas band to produce a varied and highly enjoyable mix of country, soul and stomp. Ryan Bingham is a comparatively rare example of an americana artist who has broken […]

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  • Live Review: Leah Blevins, Rough Trade, Denmark Street, London – 26th June 2026
  • Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen “They Call Us The Lucky Ones”
  • Americana Stories – Simon Lamont “Americana”
  • Our new supporters playlist is out later today – win a vinyl copy of Ashley McBryde’s new album
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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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Interview: Jeff Finlin – the hero who journeys among us

July 1, 2026 0
In 2023, an AUK writer displayed exquisite taste by naming Jeff Finlin as one of the top ten greatest americana artists of all time. Congrats to Jeff, as well as, after all, he did record the […]
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Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1
As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

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Alan Getto “Songs from a Farmhouse”

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Excellent contemporary indie-folk EP that makes for a compelling listen. Americana artist “Alan Getto” is a musician and songwriter based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This 5 track EP release has a gentle and atmospheric sound that is […]
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Creature Comfort “If Not For You” – reimagining a Dylan/Harrison classic

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Creature Comfort reimagines a Dylan/Harrison classic with their take on ‘If Not For You’.   The Nashville based quintet released this track as their first new single since 2021. “I was washing clothes one day thinking about […]
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Looking through Billboard’s Country chart at the moment is like perusing a “greatest drinking songs” feature. In the top 30 right now are the songs: ‘After a Few, Beer Can’t Fix, One Margarita, Drinking Alone, Why […]

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