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Ned Hill “By The Light of The Radio” (Whistlepig Records, 2020)

September 28, 2020 Ljubinko Zivkovic 0
The moment first notes of ‘Lonely Heart of Mine,’ the opener of ‘By The Light of The Radio’, the new album by Nashville ‘old hand’ Ned Hill hit the speakers, one word immediately comes to mind […]
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Lisa Lambe “Juniper” (Blue Élan Records, 2020)

September 28, 2020 Clint West 0
Dublin born singer-songwriter Lisa Lambe is already well known in her native Ireland. Her three-year stint in Celtic Woman, as well as a successful acting career, brought the commercial success that enabled her to record her […]
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Old Sea Brigade & Luke Sital-Singh “All The Ways You Sing In The Dark” (Nettwerk Records, 2020)

September 25, 2020 Paul Campbell 0
‘All the Ways You Sing In The Dark’ lasts thirteen minutes and leaves you longing for more.  The four songs on the EP come from a collaboration between Sital-Singh and Ben Cramer last summer and retain […]
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Ryan Law and The Shelter “Just a Stranger” (Independent, 2020)

September 25, 2020 Gordon Sharpe 0
If there is something particularly engaging about AUK and its remit then it is the opportunity to promote new and aspiring artists, who may run the gamut in terms of quality and originality but always impress […]
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The Marriage “Imagining Sunsets” (Independent, 2020)

September 24, 2020 Alan Fitter 0
Collins Dictionary says the meaning of the word pleasant is  “Something that is nice, enjoyable or attractive”. Then if you put pleasant into a thesaurus you get words such as lovely, nice, likeable, agreeable and pleasing. […]

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Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

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Album art for Chris Murphy "Songs From the Trees"

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

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Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

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The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

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Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

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Tracks

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

August 28, 2026 0
Well that’s it from us for this week, and what a sad week it’s been for not just the americana and country communities but for, well human decency. Plaudits can be cloying when someone moves on […]
Album art for Chris Murphy "Songs From the Trees"
Album Reviews

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

August 28, 2026 0
A strong storytelling album, highlighted by good songs, exemplary playing and a fascinating soundscape. Chris Murphy was born into an Irish-Italian family in New York, growing up surrounded by a wide range of traditional music such […]
Classic Clips

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

August 28, 2026 1
On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an energetic […]

  • Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”
  • Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”
  • Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975
  • The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)
  • Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash
  • Iron & Wine announces “Hen’s Teeth (Deluxe edition)”
  • Damien Dempsey “Holywell”
  • The latest AUK Podcast is now available featuring MMJ’s Jim James on being Wowed Out
  • Video: Prinz Grizzley “Put Me Down (A Foreign Man)” – a paradise of peace and quiet
  • Fairport Convention announce extensive 2026 Autumn tour
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Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 0
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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Video Premiere: William Poyer “Lightning”

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Here is the premiere of William Poyer’s cinematic video for ‘Lightning’, his latest single and the second release from his forthcoming EP.  The new material has been recorded with Ferris & Sylvester’s Archie Sylvester, who has […]
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Mumford & Sons return to their roots (well… a pond actually) with fourth album “RUSHMERE”

January 23, 2025 0
Mumford & Sons have announced details of their new album, “RUSHMERE”, their first since 2018’s “Delta”. It is set for release on 28th March through Island EMI Group. To coincide with this announcement, the band has […]
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Sc4m returns as part of the Rhythm Tree Festival

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For nine years sc4m was held annually in Winchester’s Railway pub building up a reputation as one of the best and most intimate Americana/roots music festivals in the UK. This year sc4m relocates to the Isle […]

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