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Live Review: Robert Jon and The Wreck, The Thekla, Bristol – 9th May 2022

May 17, 2022 Tim Martin 0
The fact that Robert Jon Burrison and his crew could draw a capacity crowd on a Monday night says a lot about the pulling power of good time Blues Rock. The Wreck are a tight well […]
Album Reviews

Noble Jacks “Last Of The Wild”

May 17, 2022 Tim Martin 0
High energy fiddle-driven songs that make for a great summer soundtrack. A 2019 tour with The Dead South seems to have seeped into the Noble Jacks’ song writing for their third album. That’s not to suggest […]
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The Wave Pictures “When The Purple Emperor Spreads His Wings”

May 16, 2022 Michael Macy 0
There is a whole lot goin’ on here, and it is all good. The ‘Purple Emperor Spreads His Wings‘, the new double album by The Wave Pictures is a tour de force.  It energetically revives the […]
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Elliah Heifetz “First Generation American”

May 16, 2022 Mark Nenadic 0
Disappointing.Traditional country-folk, veering into parody and pastiche. Elliah Heifetz, from the City of Brotherly Love, born of Russian immigrants to the USA, is today’s musical cosmonaut.  He’s a ‘First Generation American’, he grew up knowing poverty […]
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band “Dirt Does Dylan”

May 16, 2022 Alan Fitter 1
A glorious album of Dylan covers from the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. What do you get if you mix one of country rock’s finest ever bands with songs from the greatest songwriter of his (or […]

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AUK Short Cuts: Steve Robinson & Ed Woltil, Kevin Coleman, Bay Station, Mudlarks, Jo Bartlett & Neil Haydock, and Ben Walden

September 1, 2026 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, […]
Album Reviews

Bronwyn “Rattlin’ Bones”

September 1, 2026 0
Virtuoso fiddler-turned-songwriter delivers modern bluegrass masterclass. Rattlin’ Bones marks Bronwyn Keith-Hynes’ first foray into songwriting. For those unfamiliar with her name, here’s a brief résumé of the story so far. Raised near Charlottesville, Virginia, at the […]
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Miko Marks’ new album “Hell Or High Water” arrives next month

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Miko Marks has announced her latest album, Hell Or High Water, on 30th October 2026 via Redtone Records. It’s her first new studio album since her 2022 release, Feel Like Going Home. Hell Or High Water sees […]

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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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A refreshing perspective and a unique voice helps “Golden Seams” stand out from a slew of similar singer-songwriter offerings. “Everything that left a crack in me / A break / A gap / A piece amiss […]
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What should I do, Americana UK?

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What is the point of music? Is it just an entertainment that whiles away those empty hours, or does it hold some greater significance? Music often throws up unresolved problems, problems that we can all relate […]
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As a renowned singer, songwriter and musician, Emmylou Harris will no doubt need little or no introduction. Harris is, without doubt, one of the all-time greats. Her contribution to music over the years is summed up […]

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