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Bill Callahan “Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest” (Drag City, 2019)

June 12, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

Bill Callahan makes everything sound momentous – that dark growl of a baritone, reminiscent of Kurt Wagner, adds weight of course. And then there’s the quietly, and intellectually, confessional side of his lyrics which means that […]

The Hollering Pines “Moments in Between” (Independent, 2019)

June 12, 2019 Clint West 0

‘Moments in Between’ is the third album from Salt Lake City band The Hollering Pines. It has a clear, crisp production, some nice harmonising by sisters Marie Bradshaw and Kiki Jane Sieger and even features pedal […]

Massy Ferguson “Great Divides” (North and Left, 2019)

June 12, 2019 Gordon Sharpe 0

In January 2017, AUK colleague Dave Cowling posted a positive review of a previous release by Massy Ferguson, ‘Run it Right into the Wall’, and came to the following conclusions: “‘Into the Wall’ encapsulates everything that is […]

Buddy and Julie Miller “Breakdown on 20th Ave. South” (New West, 2019)

June 11, 2019 Steven Howlett 0

The husband and wife songwriting team reunite here for their first set of new songs in ten years. In truth the songs have been written by Julie in the period Buddy was busy working with a […]

Derek Senn “How Could A Man” (Independent, 2019)

June 11, 2019 Harold Hogan 0

California local Derek Senn took a weird and winding way into music, having a few early brushes with the guitar but not really picking it up seriously until his thirties. Armed with a sudden desire to […]

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Video Premiere: Roswell Road “Weirdo at the Party”

March 27, 2026 0

Here’s the spirited new single from London-based americana duo Roswell Road. Singer-songwriters Jasmine Watkiss and Zoë Wren tell frank, authentic stories, opening up with refreshing honesty about themselves and their everyday lives. Weirdo at the Party […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

March 26, 2026 0

As we await the outcome of our search for the Best Americana Song Of All Time, Dean Nardi kicks off the return of our popular Essentials series with a light-hearted look at the songs that pepper […]

Brown Horse “Total Dive”

March 26, 2026 0

Another stellar offering from a band with a burgeoning reputation. Norfolk’s Brown Horse is a band that is nothing if not prolific. Total Dive is the band’s third album in as many years. That productivity probably […]

Interviews

Interview: Michael Timmins on “More Acoustic Junk”, Cowboy Junkies and, well… other Mike stuff

March 25, 2026 0

A few months ago, we got an album of more (acoustic) junk from the Junkies. Okay, that is a horrible image. Better start over. Michael Timmins, along with siblings Margo and Peter, and Alan Anton, the […]

Interviews

Interview: Bob Lind on “It Oughta Be Easy”

March 12, 2026 0

Folk icon talks life, hope, and his 2026 record. Bob Lind recently released his fourth studio album of new material in the past fourteen years, “It Oughta Be Easy,” a characteristically literate, introspective, and often humorous […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Dave Alvin on The Third Mind’s “Spellbinder”

March 11, 2026 2

While Dave Alvin is regarded as one of the greats of American roots music, his taste in music and his own music from the Blasters onwards has included hints of his musical eclecticism. Evidently, he always […]

Book Reviews

Book Review – Ben Fong-Torres “Hickory Wind” (2nd re-issue 2020)

March 22, 2021 2

‘Hickory Wind: The Life and Times of Gram Parsons’ was originally published in 1991 and was, at the time, hailed as the definitive biography of the man most consider to be the godfather of country rock. […]

News

Chapman and Tzuke hit the road together in October

June 2, 2025 0

Beth Nielsen Chapman and Judie Tzuke have announced that they are to join forces for a 15-date autumn 2025 UK tour. Fans are promised an evening of music featuring both solo and collaborative work from the […]

Album Reviews

The Pawn Shop Saints “Weeds”

July 21, 2023 0

Pawn Shop Saints’ fourth album captures the moment. ‘Weeds’ is the fourth album from the Pawn Shop Saints, stalwarts of New England Americana. The Saints are led by singer/songwriter Jeb Barry who writes the songs, and […]

Bill Callahan “Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest” (Drag City, 2019)

The Hollering Pines “Moments in Between” (Independent, 2019)

Massy Ferguson “Great Divides” (North and Left, 2019)

Buddy and Julie Miller “Breakdown on 20th Ave. South” (New West, 2019)

Derek Senn “How Could A Man” (Independent, 2019)

Video Premiere: Roswell Road “Weirdo at the Party”

Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

Brown Horse “Total Dive”

Brudi Brothers to release new EP and KEXP session

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Satellite Inn