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Matt McManamon “Out Of The Cold” – things are looking up

July 19, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
In a previous musical life Matt McManamon was frontman of Dead 60s – with which band he scored 5 UK top 40 hits, toured with Morrisey, Kasabian and The Coral.  Dead 60s were seen on Top […]
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Track Premiere: Lara Taubman “Silver Linings”

July 18, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
Lara Taubman’s second album ‘Ol’ Kentucky Light‘, is out on September 16th on Atomic Sound Record Company,and it sees the New York-based country-soul singer/songwriter address mortality, mental health, spirituality, survival, and the finding of hope in […]
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Old Sea Brigade “Stayed Up Late” – Not tired though…

July 15, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
Taken from the new album ‘5AM Paradise‘ which is out on Nettwerk on October 28th, ‘Stayed Up Late‘ finds Old Sea Brigade (a.k.a Ben Cramer) in that hazy place that lack of sleep produces.  He is, […]
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Tim Stafford & Thomm Jutz “Take That Shot” – watch the birdie

July 15, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
Lively?  Sprightly? Bluegrass Perfection?  Yes to all of those.  Tim Stafford & Thomm Jutz’s latest single sees them trading vocals back and forth as they ponder the iconic photographs of the last century and more.  The […]
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Courtney Marie Andrews “Loose Future” – taking it easy

July 14, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
This is the title track of Courtney Marie Andrews’ new album ‘Loose Future‘ which is out 7th October via Fat Possum.  It’s a song that looks to the future in love, with an optimism that it’ll […]

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Classic Clips: Lynyrd Skynyrd “Call Me The Breeze” – Old Grey Whistle Test, London, 1975

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Something for the weekend: Chicago “Just You ‘N’ Me”

June 26, 2026 2
Well that’s it from us for this week. It’s PAYDAY for many people and if you’re dreamimg of a future when you can actually go out the of house without a wall of unbearable heat hitting […]
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Tift Merritt “Sugar”

June 26, 2026 0
Merritt returns with a beautifully sung meditation on love, work and the sweetness hidden in ordinary lives. After almost a decade away from releasing new albums, Tift Merritt returns with a collection of songs that feels […]
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Classic Clips: Lynyrd Skynyrd “Call Me The Breeze” – Old Grey Whistle Test, London, 1975

June 26, 2026 0
Somewhere I have a cassette tape of this session, recorded from the TV using the tiny built-in audio mic on my radio cassette player; very low tech. The recording was further embellished with random sneezes from […]

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  • Latest AUK Podcast is a bumper edition featuring Other Brother Darryl & Danni Nicholls
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  • Video Premiere: Maya de Vitry “Nobody Else”
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Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1
As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]
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Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0
Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]
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Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0
In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

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Video: Sons of Town Hall “Sirens” – no more trouble now

March 11, 2026 0
Here’s the video for Sirens from Transatlantic duo Sons of Town Hall. There’s an ethereal tunefulness and sweet, haunting poetry to the words as we lose ourselves in Sirens: “Come near sweet travelers // Drink from the […]
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Mary Scholz “Begin Again”

August 10, 2022 0
If this is the beginning again, it’s a very good place to start. Philadelphia native Scholz has a big voice and the production that Jonathan Wilson brings to the album wraps that voice in some stunning […]
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Ruthie Collins “Cold Comfort” (Curb Records/Sidewalk, 2020)

April 9, 2020 0
Ruthie Collins second album ‘Cold Comfort‘ is a hugely contemplative affair that, while not devoid of upbeat songs, creates something of a melancholy vibe throughout its 11 tracks.   That’s probably not that surprising given the album […]

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