Drive By Truckers

AUK’s Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century: Martin Johnson

June 30, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Deciding the Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century has proven to be surprisingly difficult, and the list has been through many drafts before crystalising into its published form. I’ve been trying to understand why […]

Black Deer Festival 2022: Biblical weather, heavenly music and cool dudes from Arkansas

June 28, 2022 Clint West 8

After three years Black Deer was back. The relief and the excitement were palpable throughout the weekend. It felt like a special occasion and so it proved to be. The inclusion of artists like James and […]

Drive-By Truckers “Welcome 2 Club XIII”

June 1, 2022 Paul Kerr 0

Revitalised after the enforced lockdown, Drive By Truckers roar back in fine form. After three albums which reflected on the angst ridden and perilous state of the USA and then an enforced hiatus due to the […]

Drive -By Truckers “The Driver” – holy crap, this is intense

May 18, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Look, all we have to say is here’s some more evidence that suggests that the new album ‘Welcome 2 Club XIII‘ is going to do rather well on the end of year lists. ‘Welcome 2 Club […]

Drive By Truckers “Every Single Storied Flameout” – so damn good

May 4, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Ok – really quick, this is the second single from the new album ‘Welcome 2 Club XIII‘, and it’s raw and rocking and disdainful of those who find all their disasters are someone else’s fault. Got […]

Hudson NY duo Babehoven to release third album in the autumn

July 14, 2026 0

Babehoven, the Hudson, NY-based project of singer/songwriter Maya Bon and producer and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Albert, have announced their new album, I See Them, I See Me, due 18th September 2026 via Double Double Whammy. I See […]

Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

July 14, 2026 0

Majestic debut from Virginia songwriter with a fascinating true backstory. When it comes to musical inspiration, a musician’s life is integral to what music he or she makes. For Brennan Gilmore, that inspiration comes from a […]

More People Really Should Know About: James Hodder

July 14, 2026 0

A couple of years ago I saw James Hodder perform in the basement room of Farringdon’s Betsey Trotwood, supporting Casey Neill and Jerry Joseph. This spatially challenged, cosy venue facilitates close proximity to the artists and […]

AUK’s Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century: Martin Johnson

Black Deer Festival 2022: Biblical weather, heavenly music and cool dudes from Arkansas

Drive-By Truckers “Welcome 2 Club XIII”

Drive -By Truckers “The Driver” – holy crap, this is intense

Drive By Truckers “Every Single Storied Flameout” – so damn good

Hudson NY duo Babehoven to release third album in the autumn

Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

More People Really Should Know About: James Hodder

Ismay “Half Truth”

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