Biddulph ‘Up in Arms’

A personal appreciation of Craig Pickering

February 15, 2021 Gordon Sharpe 0

I wrote an article for AUK in February 2020 regarding the Norths Staffs ‘Up in Arms’ venue – or Biddulph Folk Club as it once was. This was part of a series of articles about […]

Skinny Dyck “Palace Waiting” EP

August 11, 2022 0

Another slice of steel-based retro country from this Canadian traditionalist. Ryan ‘Skinny’ Dyck is a Canadian country singer from Lethbridge, Alberta, who is beginning to develop quite a reputation for his twang-based Bakersfield sound. His […]

Various Artists “Luke Schneider Presents Imaginational Anthem Vol. XI : Chrome Universal – A Survey of Modern Pedal Steel”

August 11, 2022 0

Beautifully played and versatile but an album whose audience might be limited. Well, that’s an album title that just rolls off the tongue. If you plan to buy this at the record store you’ll need […]

Album artwork for StevieRay Lathan aalbum Hinterland

StevieRay Latham “The Hinterland EP”

August 11, 2022 0

A gorgeous excursion into classic Americana. All the boxes are ticked by this beguiling and atmospheric EP from Stevie Ray Latham which opens with the parched ‘Let Me Inside’, an excellent introduction to his acoustic […]

Obituaries

The Song Remains: Eric Taylor 1949-2020

March 12, 2020 2

I heard from a colleague, who has contact with associates of Eric Taylor, that he had died on March 9th 2020 following a period of illness. I immediately checked the web for confirmation but there […]

News

Introducing ‘The Twang Factor’ – AUK’s showcase for new artists

September 17, 2020 2

Another reminder about this one everyone! At AUK we are firm believers in supporting new talent, especially in the current difficult environment. We are therefore putting our money where our mouth is by introducing ‘The […]

Features

This website kills fascists – Vote for hope today

December 12, 2019 16

Today dear reader is one of the most important days for this country that we’ve faced in decades, certainly since 1979. I wrote a piece a couple of years ago on the day of 2017’s […]

Track Premiere: The Kipsies “Be Still”

Tracks

August 12, 2022 0

The Kipsies are a band based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, who make a roots influenced music that draws on traditional bluegrass and old-time instrumentation, but with a progressive and modern sound that blends in elements […]

Video: Steve Forbert “On the Streets of This Town”

Videos

August 12, 2022 0

It’s retro Friday once again, which means that we’re dipping into the archives to find some great music from years gone by. This week it’s the turn of the legendary Steve Forbert. ‘On the Streets […]

AUK’s Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century: Alasdair Fotheringham

Features

August 11, 2022 0

If the truth be known, and no disrespect intended, it’s always struck me as a little odd to start a list of ‘Top 10… whatever’ by emphasising the purely personal nature of the choices and […]