Blackie & The Rodeo Kings

More People Really Should Know About: Blackie & The Rodeo Kings

October 19, 2023 Rick Bayles 2

A lot of people seem drawn to americana for the folksy melodies and the sumptuous vocal harmonies, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. But, if you like your americana music a little darker and to […]

Stephen Fearing & The Sentimentals, Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington, 9th February 2020

February 26, 2020 Lyndon Bolton 0

Having had what he described as “a biblical journey” as he battled through the worst of Storm Ciara, Canadian troubadour Stephen Fearing noted that the setting of this show, a church converted into a thriving arts […]

Stephen Fearing “The Secret of Climbing” (Rega, 2018)

September 26, 2018 Paul Kerr 0

A founder member of Canadian supergroup Blackie and The Rodeo Kings, Stephen Fearing’s 11th solo release is a bit of a departure from his usual routine. Featuring just him and his bespoke Manzer acoustic guitar, ‘The […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Blackie & The Rodeo Kings

More People Really Should Know About: Blackie & The Rodeo Kings

Stephen Fearing & The Sentimentals, Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington, 9th February 2020

Stephen Fearing “The Secret of Climbing” (Rega, 2018)

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”