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Hell in a Handcart – making a profit for “The Man”

July 3, 2026 Paul Villers 0
“In a time of universal deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act” – George Orwell “Well I woke up this morning…” as legendary blues numbers are won’t to have it. Normally my next line would […]

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Hell in a Handcart – making a profit for “The Man”

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Hell in a Handcart – making a profit for “The Man”

July 3, 2026 0
“In a time of universal deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act” – George Orwell “Well I woke up this morning…” as legendary blues numbers are won’t to have it. Normally my next line would […]
Elizabeth Cook
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Elizabeth Cook announces new album and narrative film

July 3, 2026 0
Elizabeth Cook returns with new album, Great Television, which will be released on 14th August 2026 via Thirty Tigers. Described as “a potent collision of country and rock & roll”, the album was produced by Shooter […]
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Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring Jim Walker of Brighthelmstone Promotions

July 3, 2026 0
This week finds Keith talking to Jim Walker, head honcho at Brighton-based Brighthelmstone Promotions. Jim talks us through all the ins and outs of promoting, as well as tempting us with some fabulous South Coast events. […]

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  • Elizabeth Cook announces new album and narrative film
  • Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring Jim Walker of Brighthelmstone Promotions
  • Eric Andersen “Stand Up And Resist” – what will you risk?
  • Video: Our Man in the Field “Wall of Sound” – a chance encounter with an Arkansas truck driver
  • Video Interview: Rodney Crowell on why “Then Again” is better late than never
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Video Interview: Rodney Crowell on why “Then Again” is better late than never

July 2, 2026 0
It is sometimes forgotten that Gram Parsons did not enjoy commercial success as a solo artist during his short life, and that it was Emmylou Harris who took his sound to a wider audience with the […]
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Interview: Jeff Finlin – the hero who journeys among us

July 1, 2026 0
In 2023, an AUK writer displayed exquisite taste by naming Jeff Finlin as one of the top ten greatest americana artists of all time. Congrats to Jeff, as well as, after all, he did record the […]
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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: Aaron Lee Tasjan “Little Movies”

January 9, 2017 0
Superb cosmic American music from Aaron Lee Tasjan to start 2017 off.  Catch him at Celtic Connections or the Slaughtered Lamb later this month.
Tracks

Track premiere: Starry Skies “Be Kind” – Listen

September 20, 2018 0
We ran a track from the new album from Starry Skies last month and so delighted were we with it that we’re first on board with the release of their new single ‘Be Kind’ which is […]
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Jason Collett of Broken Social Scene new solo album out today

November 4, 2022 0
Founding member of Candian band Broken Social Scene Jason Collett has released his latest solo album ‘Head Full of Wonder’ today on Arts & Crafts. Recorded in Montreal with producer Marcus Paquin, joined by drummer Liam […]

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