Hanging Stars

artwork for The Hanging Stars album "Just A Day"

The Hanging Stars “Just A Day”

June 17, 2026 Chas Lacey 0

Harmonies, hooks and retrospective riffs underpinned by exemplary production values. Popularly regarded as among the leading exponents of americana in the UK, The Hanging Stars have a ten-year track record of successful albums and tours behind […]

Revitalised Hanging Stars return with their sixth album and an extensive UK tour

March 26, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

London’s The Hanging Stars return with their sixth album, Just A Day, which is due out on Loose on 19 June – it promises to be a collection of four-part harmonies, twelve-string guitars and chiming songs, […]

Live Review: The Hanging Stars + Sunsinger & the High Seas, The Bear, Luton – 7th March 2026

March 16, 2026 Ian C Rothery 0

The Hanging Stars have a way of grabbing your attention. On the strength of the soundcheck at The Rambling Roots Review last April, their merch stand was breached and several records purchased, even before the set […]

Cover artwork for Lovebirds by Birds Flying Backwards

Birds Flying Backwards “Lovebirds”

March 10, 2026 Andrew Raw 0

A strong Laurel Canyon-style americana debut with words of love but also introspection. Lovebirds is Birds Flying Backwards’ debut album after a couple of EPs, The Serenity Now Variations (2023) and Surrender to The Void (2024). […]

Live Review: Ramblin’ Roots Revue, University of Bucks, 4th–6th April 2025

April 15, 2025 Oliver Gray 5

Established 2017 says the logo, and the Ramblin’ Roots Revue, despite rather oddly sharing a name with an entirely unconnected festival in the Netherlands, offers a convivial opportunity for a mass gathering of the UK Americana […]

Teenage Fanclub don’t dare to dream on new album and tour this autumn

July 24, 2026 0

Teenage Fanclub have announced their new album Do Not Dare To Dream, due out on 9th October via Merge Records. The band’s 13th studio album follows the 2023 release Nothing Lasts Forever and finds the group […]

Book Review: Uncut’s “The 200 Greatest Americana Albums…Ranked!”

July 24, 2026 0

Everyone loves a list, and at AUK we are no exception. Our Essentials strand is amongst the best-read features on the site, and our Top 10 lists are always well supported by both writers and readers. […]

The latest AUK podcast is now available featuring Sophie Moore

July 24, 2026 0

This week’s podcast features a delightful chat with Sophie Moore, whose album Trouble In Mind is out today. Sussex-based Sophie tells how the album came about and the power of asking the question as she relates […]

The Hanging Stars “Just A Day”

Revitalised Hanging Stars return with their sixth album and an extensive UK tour

Live Review: The Hanging Stars + Sunsinger & the High Seas, The Bear, Luton – 7th March 2026

Birds Flying Backwards “Lovebirds”

Live Review: Ramblin’ Roots Revue, University of Bucks, 4th–6th April 2025

Teenage Fanclub don’t dare to dream on new album and tour this autumn

Book Review: Uncut’s “The 200 Greatest Americana Albums…Ranked!”

The latest AUK podcast is now available featuring Sophie Moore

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