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Our new supporters playlist comes out today – Win a pair of tickets to see Dawn Landes at the Barbican

August 2, 2024 Mark Whitfield 0
Our new playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month is out later today exclusively for AUK supporters which includes new tracks by Nada Surf, Sturgill Simpson, Beachwood Sparks, My Girl the […]
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Our new supporters playlist comes out today – Win a pair of tickets to see Fanny Lumsden on tour

July 5, 2024 Mark Whitfield 0
Our new playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month is out later today exclusively for AUK supporters which includes new tracks by The Decemberists, Jason McNiff, Seasick Steve, Ana Egge and […]
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Our new supporters playlist comes out today – Win a pair of weekend tickets for the 2024 Cambridge Folk Festival!

June 7, 2024 Mark Whitfield 0
As those of you who have been around these parts for a while will know, AUK supporters get entered into a draw each month where they can win vinyl, books or tickets to gigs, but we’re […]
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Glasgow Gig for Gaza announced for Royal Concert Hall

April 12, 2024 Mark Whitfield 2
There is a body of activity in the world of roots music building around what many consider to be the great moral issue of our times, and in a powerful statement of solidarity and humanitarian support, […]
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Transatlantic Sessions 20th anniversary tour revealed

November 18, 2022 Emily Dongray 0
The Transatlantic Sessions concert series celebrates its 20th-Anniversary next year with another diverse version of the format. A fresh cross-generational array of Scottish, Irish and North American-based special guests join the regular all-star instrumental line-up for […]

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Video Interview: Matt Hill’s Salford Celebration of Guy Clark’s Catalogue on his 10th Anniversary

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Ringo Starr “Long Long Road”

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Cajun Corner – catch ’em while they’re young!

Cajun Corner
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Kenny Shore “Happiness & Misery”

Album Reviews
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Austin singer-songwriter Alex Amen announces debut album for June

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Interviews

Video Interview: Matt Hill’s Salford Celebration of Guy Clark’s Catalogue on his 10th Anniversary

April 22, 2026 0
Matt Hill has combined his career as a singer-songwriter with his work as a campaigner in the charity sector and currently as a community songwriter. He has tasted success as an americana singer-songwriter and played in […]
Album Reviews

Ringo Starr “Long Long Road”

April 22, 2026 0
Another valiant effort that proves one of Liverpool’s most famous exports can fit in comfortably in Nashville. If you’re ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, it’s got to be tough to feel like you’re always living in the shadow […]
Cajun Corner

Cajun Corner – catch ’em while they’re young!

April 22, 2026 0
We’re back! It has been some time since we posted a Cajun Corner article, but we’re resolved to be more proactive about bringing you news and updates on Cajun & Zydeco music, because we know there […]

  • Video Interview: Matt Hill’s Salford Celebration of Guy Clark’s Catalogue on his 10th Anniversary
  • Ringo Starr “Long Long Road”
  • Cajun Corner – catch ’em while they’re young!
  • Kenny Shore “Happiness & Misery”
  • Austin singer-songwriter Alex Amen announces debut album for June
  • Benjamin Tod “Vengeance and Grace”
  • Steep Canyon Rangers “Roll Of The Dice” – let the bones roll where they will
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Video Interview: Matt Hill’s Salford Celebration of Guy Clark’s Catalogue on his 10th Anniversary

April 22, 2026 0
Matt Hill has combined his career as a singer-songwriter with his work as a campaigner in the charity sector and currently as a community songwriter. He has tasted success as an americana singer-songwriter and played in […]
Interviews

Interview: Dale Watson on “Unwanted” and the zen of pure country

April 21, 2026 0
Dale Watson figured it out. He figured out what’s wrong with our disconnected, polarised era. He figured out why we’re caught in a death spiral of social media outrage, intractable positions, and argument instead of dialogue. […]
Interviews

Interview: The Del Fuegos on the joys of reforming

April 17, 2026 0
Brothers Dan and Warren Zanes revel in the glory of performing live again after decades. The Del Fuegos are one of the pioneering US americana acts who burst onto the music scene in 1985 and were […]

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Live Review: The Mammals + The Rye Sisters, The Town Hall, Kirton In Lindsey – 7th April 2023

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Throughout the years I have been privileged to witness some of the worlds finest acts, encompassing the full range in performance and entertainment levels, from the average and disappointing all the way to the breathtakingly brilliant. […]
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Evelyn Cools “Wilder Mind” – free your mind and your body will follow

June 23, 2023 0
Evelyn Cools draws on inspiration from musical heroes such as Stevie Nicks, Simon & Garfunkel – which shines through on the new song ‘Wilder Mind‘ which is also the title track of her recently released EP.  […]
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Mark Whitfield, AUK Editor – My top 20 songs of 2023: Part One, 21-11

December 18, 2023 0
Johann Hari wrote a terrific book recently called “Stolen Focus” on why people can’t pay attention anymore, and it comes to mind when I reflect on the past 12 months having again failed to zone in […]

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