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Album artwork for 'Simple Machine' by The Strange Blue Dreams

The Strange Blue Dreams “Simple Machine”

October 7, 2022 Rhys Kelly 0

Intelligent and idiosyncratic 50s inspired rock-n-roll. Scottish band The Strange Blue Dreams release their second album of genre-defying curios: ‘Simple Machine’. Recorded before the big C and languishing on a shelf for a couple of years, […]

Collapsing Stars “Chapter”

October 6, 2022 Helen Jones 0

Unassuming but confidently made, this soothing blend of folk and Americana is a tonic for the soul. Like so many of us, Minneapolis based quartet Collapsing Stars had big plans for 2020; in fact, they were […]

The Cactus Blossoms “If Not For You, Bob Dylan Songs Vol. 1”

October 6, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Four Country tunes from the pen of Dylan. The Cactus Blossoms are the duo of brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum (in case you’re wondering, Jack has explained that his real name is something of a […]

M. Lockwood Porter “Sisyphus Happy”

October 6, 2022 Paul Russell 0

Superb release for Oakland songwriter with John Moreland helping out. It’s good to have a book on the go at all times – and it’s amazing how literature can influence song writing as well. Oakland, California […]

artwork for Seth Mulder album 'In Dreams I go Back'

Seth Mulder and Midnight Run “In Dreams I Go Back”

October 5, 2022 FredArnold 0

Another of dose of fine traditional bluegrass as the group changes label. Seth Mulder and Midnight Run are a high energy bluegrass band from East Tennessee and follow in the footsteps of many great bluegrass bands […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Gourds - Cow, Fish, Fowl or Pig
By Joe Nathan , 3 hours ago
RE: London Gigs Next Week
Tends to be a bit quiet the week after Easter, however....
By Richard Parkinson , 12 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
By Joe Nathan , 1 day ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
U2 - Easter Lilly EP
By Joe Nathan , 2 days ago
RE: Versions!
From the excellent Thee Holy Brothers...
By Paul Kerr , 2 days ago
RE: J'accuse
You're probably right Joe. Sensible words
By Paul Villers , 2 days ago
RE: Americana 25 Festival
Tickets sorted. Can't wait 👍
By MarkMcCall , 2 days ago
London Gigs Next Week
Posting this on the off chance anyone on here knows of ...
By MarkMcCall , 2 days ago
RE: Versions!
Quite a few traffic noises here!/p>
By Rick Bayles , 2 days ago

Americana 25 festival with Chuck Prophet, Steve Wynn and more comes to Liverpool in November – here’s how you can get your tickets

April 2, 2026 0

Last week we announced details of Americana 25, our celebration of 25 years of Americana UK, which comes to two stages across Liverpool’s Rough Trade venue and Quaker Meeting House later this year on Saturday November […]

Something for the long weekend: Michael Stipe & Andrew Watt “I Played the Fool”

April 2, 2026 2

Well that’s it from us for this week as we head into the long weekend. If you’re an AUK supporter your playlist will still be with you for 5pm tomorrow and don’t forget tickets for our […]

Our new supporters playlist comes out tomorrow – win a pair of tickets for the Folk by the Oak Festival!

April 2, 2026 0

If you’re not subscribing to our monthly supporters newsletter you’ll be missing out on our exclusive supporters playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month which this month includes new tracks by […]