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AUK Short Cuts: The Long Version, A Different Thread, JP Soars & Anne Harris, Goldtooth, St. Arnaud, MOTH, William John Titus Bishop, Hank Alrich, and Ryan Dart

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Our latest Short Cuts, a monthly feature where AUK casts a brief eye and ear on several albums we’ve received recently, which just didn’t make the cut for a full review. Like most major music websites, […]

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Live Review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit + Will Johnson, Royal Albert Hall, London – 11th June 2026

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The Royal Albert Hall is large and atmospheric, impressing physically whilst looming large in the national psyche. It recalls a nation’s history whilst representing a vast cultural heritage, and it vibrantly continues to foster the joy […]
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The Bluest Sky “Birdland”

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World-weary vocals from New England’s Chuck Melchin, The Bluest Sky project, in fitting tribute to his recently passed brother Bill. Birdland is the fourth album by New England line-up The Bluest Sky, built around the songs […]
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This post was written before the Makerfield by-election. We have no idea what’s going to happen so if this is all too painful to read on Friday morning, swiftly move on. “In a time of universal […]

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In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]
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