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The Twelve Days of the SXSW Lineup: Five rhinestone suits

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The first and second waves of the 37th annual Texan showcase of new music SXSW lineup have been released, and once again, it looks to be the sound of tomorrow. The festival runs a full six […]

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  • Track Premiere: Farees “She Talks With Jesus”
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Alex Mabey “The Waiting Room”

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Bleak reflections of an ending but not without hope. In fifteen tracks Alex Mabey presents in words and music her exit from an unhealthy marriage. This emotional tide runs deep as she lays out with stark […]

Album Reviews

Rachel Baiman “Common Nation Of Sorrow”

March 28, 2023 0

Poignant and honest album inspired by Baiman’s father’s activism. Music and activism have always been regular soulmates – just think of the likes of Nina Simone, Joan Baez, Billy Holiday and Dolly Parton. Music has the […]

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The Natural Lines “The Natural Lines”

March 27, 2023 0

Re-emergence of Matt Pond with a new alias, and a record that glistens and glimmers. The debut Natural Lines album sees the return of Matt Pond who with a “PA” added to his name released 14 […]

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The Song Remains: Eric Taylor 1949-2020

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I heard from a colleague,  who has contact with associates of Eric Taylor, that he had died on March 9th 2020 following a period of illness. I immediately checked the web for confirmation but there was […]

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Essentials: The top 10 Steve Earle albums

July 8, 2021 20

Steve Earle announced his arrival in our lives with his debut album in 1986. Since then, he has racked up almost thirty studio and live albums under his own name or in collaboration with others. I […]

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Live Review: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit + His Lordship, O2 Apollo, Manchester – 18th November 2022

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AUK’s Clint West sees Jason Isbell complete a journey from small venue troubadour to the first modern americana superstar. On November 25th 2013 Jason Isbell played at Manchester’s Ruby Lounge in support of his newly released […]

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Video Premiere: Jill Roger and Crying Time “Golden Hour”

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March 29, 2023 0

Photographers refer to the time just before sunset as ‘the golden hour’; it’s the moment when the light is just right for capturing their subject perfectly.  In the new single from Jill Rogers and Crying Time, […]

Interview: The Gibson Brothers’ Eric Gibson on their Darkest Hour

Interviews
March 28, 2023 2

Mixing country, bluegrass, and ‘70s singer-songwriters to make The Gibson Brother’s sound. The Gibson Brothers have been playing bluegrass for more than thirty years, and have won numerous bluegrass awards and shared the stage and studio […]

Track Premiere: Farees “She Talks With Jesus”

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March 28, 2023 0

It might seem odd to some that Americana UK is premiering this new song from Farees, which will be released everywhere on the 30th of March.  It’s a song that sees Farees taking what may seem […]

Live Review: Songwriters’ Circle – Annie Dressner, Lucy Grubb, Dan Wilde & Luke James Williams, Junction 2, Cambridge – 20th March 2023

Live Reviews
March 28, 2023 0

When great musicians and songwriters come together, they can feed off one another and elevate their performances.  That was certainly the case at Junction 2 in Cambridge when the Songwriters’ Circle played the third date on their […]

Billy Bragg announces the Roaring Forty UK and Ireland 2023 tour

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March 28, 2023 0

As part of his celebrations to mark 40 years in music, Billy Bragg has announced a tour of the UK and Ireland in the autumn. The full list of dates is below. Punk rocker, soldier, Essex […]

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