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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 […]

Sons of the East “Palomar Parade”

October 5, 2022 Tim Martin 0

The ingredients for a great album are all here, look for that greatness on their next record. It’s taken 10 years for Sons Of The East to release an album. Having been a live and streaming […]

More People Really Should Know About: David Borné

June 30, 2026 0

On Singing Machine, Microphone, the final track on David Borné’s 2023 debut Genesis, he sings of the unbridled, innocent joy of making music during childhood for nothing but the pure love of it. It’s a soaring […]

Ian Prowse “No Names”

June 30, 2026 0

Impassioned energy and emotionally charged politics from Merseyside luminary. Ian Prowse has been making music for more than thirty years, first with indie band Pele, then forming the band Amsterdam in 1999, and now releasing albums […]

New tour dates for Brian Fallon, Pokey Lafarge and The Roseline

June 30, 2026 0

Occasionally, we provide a compendium of recently announced live shows, so here are three sets of tour dates that came our way in the last few days. Gaslight Anthem main man, Brian Fallon, who recently led […]

Collapsing Stars “Chapter”

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

M. Lockwood Porter “Sisyphus Happy”

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

Sons of the East “Palomar Parade”

More People Really Should Know About: David Borné

Ian Prowse “No Names”

New tour dates for Brian Fallon, Pokey Lafarge and The Roseline

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Dillon Warnek

Preview: Rose’s Pawn Shop selling great gigs for the next couple of weeks