Erin Rae

Interview: Nicki Bluhm on writing about her life and her country soul

July 19, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Californian country rock mixed with Nashville country soul and a work ethic inspired by Phil Lesh. Nicki Bluhm wears her retro influences on her sleeve, but that doesn’t mean she can’t bring a 21st Century insight […]

Erin Rae “Lighten Up”

June 1, 2022 Tim Martin 0

Country soul, dream pop and strings are a winning mix on an album full of strong songs. Erin Rae’s first album ‘Putting On Airs’ came out over three years ago, and that time has seen a […]

Interview: Erin Rae on channelling Bobbie Gentry with Jonathan Wilson

March 8, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

How to create cinematic songs and still keep the vocals upfront and disproving the difficult third album cliché. There is an age-old cliché in the music business about the difficult third album where artists can struggle to […]

Erin Rae “Cosmic Sigh” – Feeling connected to the Universe

January 27, 2022 Jonathan Aird 1

If Erin Rae just had that wonderful voice that would be something, but she’s also a fine songwriter and ‘Cosmic Sigh‘ brings the echoes of the Great American Songbook to bear on a song that’s continually […]

Erin Rae “Candy & Curry” – Maybe take one or the other….

November 25, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Erin Rae returns with a new album ‘Lighten Up‘ on February 4th and sees the psychedelic singer-songwriter teaming with oft-times man of the moment Jonathan Wilson as producer. The album aims to be an amalgam of […]

Les Thomas “I Remember Everything”

July 10, 2026 0

Les Thomas sparks memories and hope with this self-produced gem. Les Thomas uses an 1840 painting by J.M.W Turner for the cover of his latest record. The Slave Ship depicts a dramatic seascape as the ship […]

Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring author and journalist Liz Thomson

July 10, 2026 1

This week, Keith has a wonderful chat with Liz Thomson, esteemed journalist, author, broadcaster, activist, and founder of The Village Trip. There’s new stuff from Alex Amen, Electric Elm, Hawk & Steel, Rhiannon Giddens, and Jason […]

Ellie Holcomb “What Would I Do Without You” – watcha say?