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The Milk Carton Kids “I Only See The Moon”

May 15, 2023 Martin Johnson 0
The Kids have grown up without losing what made them in the first place. The Milk Carton Kids have had quite a degree of success with their brand of stripped-down contemporary folk, releasing seven studio albums […]
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Live Review: David Starr & Eric Stucky, The Invernairne, Nairn – 6th May 2023

May 15, 2023 Andy Davidson 0
David Starr finished his Spring Tour of the UK with an accomplished performance at the Invernairne Guest House as a band of residents, visitors and followers had the pleasure of hearing some fine live music while […]
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Annie Bartholomew “Sisters of White Chapel”

May 12, 2023 Viv Fish 1
A moving collection of well-thought-out lyrics accompanied by stunning musicality which personifies the characters. ‘Sisters of White Chapel’ is a historic songwriting project by Alaskan songwriter Annie Bartholomew. Based on the narratives of the women who […]
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Live Review: Aldous Harding + H. Hawkline, The Barbican, London, 28th April 2023

May 12, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0
There was a moment in the closing encore ‘Swell Does the Skull’, when Aldous Harding sings “I don’t want to be a sinner,” that the brain, ever alert for double meanings and enigmatic obliquities, decides that […]
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Michael Jerome Browne “Gettin’ Together”

May 12, 2023 Andy Davidson 0
Sincere imitation from a distinguished musician and some virtuoso friends. Michael Jerome Browne’s promo describes him as a musician’s musician. A blues archivist and knowledgeable on all points that connect American Roots Music. When he isn’t […]

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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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Something for the weekend: Hurray for the Riff Raff “Colossus of Roads”

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Well that’s it from us for another week dear reader – if you’re an AUK supporter our new playlist is out later today. We leave you in the meantime with a new song from a band […]
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Video Premiere: The Blue Highways “Tonight”

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Check out the video premiere of the passionate ‘Tonight’ from The Blue Highways.  This beautiful song has been recorded in the equally beautiful surroundings of St John’s Church, Hoxton.  The group usually includes the Lury brothers […]
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Sassparilla “Honey, I’m Using Again”

February 2, 2026 0
Some tough but real subjects feature in this set of songs, which are the perfect fit for Sassparilla’s signature blend of punk spirit meets americana. For Sassparilla frontman and songwriter Kevin Blackwell, there is one lyric […]

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