Bob Dylan

As Bad As Its Reputation? Bob Dylan & Grateful Dead “Dylan & The Dead”

November 7, 2024 Jonathan Aird 10

Two Giants come together – can they create musical magic? There are many albums that have a reputation for being dire, or at least underwhelming, that is not fully deserved. There are just as many feted […]

Bob Dylan “The 1974 Live Recordings”

September 16, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Dylan and The Band in masterful form rock the big rooms. A landmark year – 1974 – as Dylan went out on tour for the first time in 8 years, and significantly this was on tour […]

Bob Dylan & The Band “Forever Young” – Live at Seattle Center Coliseum

August 21, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Another Big Name (arguably – and I’d certainly agree – the biggest name) to catch up on, Bob Dylan is probably at least marginally someone that most readers of the site have at least a slight […]

Americana on Audio: Five books to listen to this summer

July 31, 2024 Tim Martin 0

With the arrival of the English school holidays book writers’ thoughts turn to advising you what to read while trying to manage the activities and expectations of children or grandchildren. At AUK we are no different, […]

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Interview: The Kennedys are pilgrims on a journey in song

July 19, 2024 Dean Nardi 1

Their albums are souvenirs reminding Pete and Maura of old memories. Not counting side projects, solo records and a retrospective, The Kennedys, Pete and Maura, have released 16 albums in an enduring career spanning nearly thirty […]

Ismay “Half Truth”

July 14, 2026 0

Quietly adventurous songs that reward patient listening with emotional depth and subtle musical invention. For listeners drawn to the quietly adventurous music of Aldous Harding, Cate Le Bon or Jessica Pratt, Half Truth, by California songwriter […]

Jenny Gillespie Mason “Medicine Of Light” – a healing balm

July 14, 2026 0

On her new album In the Safety of the Light, Jenny Gillespie Mason is turning back to her musical roots. After a decade pursuing psychedelic pop, jazz, and electronic textures through her project Sis (and most […]

Video: Alex Southey “Green Sunday” – a constant giving-in

July 14, 2026 0

Vancouver-born, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Alex Southey has released an absorbing new single. Green Sunday opens with gently insistent guitar before lush layers are introduced and, halfway through, percussion is ushered in, giving the song a greater urgency. […]

As Bad As Its Reputation? Bob Dylan & Grateful Dead “Dylan & The Dead”

Bob Dylan “The 1974 Live Recordings”

Bob Dylan & The Band “Forever Young” – Live at Seattle Center Coliseum

Americana on Audio: Five books to listen to this summer

Interview: The Kennedys are pilgrims on a journey in song

Ismay “Half Truth”

Jenny Gillespie Mason “Medicine Of Light” – a healing balm

Video: Alex Southey “Green Sunday” – a constant giving-in

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