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Lester Winchester McKendree “They Got It All”

June 4, 2026 0
Legendary trio of roots-rock musicians get together for a rollicking, fine debut. Considering their musical backgrounds, you could label Lester Winchester McKendree as a latent supergroup. Jimmy Lester is a first-class drummer who played in Los […]
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Track Premiere: Phil Hooley “Hope Street”

June 4, 2026 0
Today’s Americana UK first play comes from Phil Hooley’s third album Everything We’ll Ever Need which was again produced in Nashville by Justin Johnson. Phil’s vocal and guitar is handsomely supported by a host of top […]
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Video: Teddy Thompson “Come Back” – evolve or perish!

June 4, 2026 0
Here’s the brilliant new single from London-born, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson. Come Back is a glorious display of musicianship and songcraft. The song grows steadily, with fine guitar work central to the sound. Typically, for Teddy […]

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Interview: Ben Vaughn on being true to yourself and the joys of recording an album in your car

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To say Ben Vaughn has had an eclectic musical career would be a gross understatement. He grew up in the Philadelphia area, and his journey into music began when a kind uncle gave him a Duane […]
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Interview: Beau Jennings – In Tribute to Will Rogers and the Verdigris

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If History was your favourite class in school, raise your digital hand. Only two? Come on, the subject is not that dull. Now pay attention. Today, we are going to learn about a river called the […]
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Interview: Truman Sinclair – “it’s hope or die pretty much”

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Chicago-born and LA-based singer-songwriter Truman Sinclair will be a new name to many AUK readers, although the more observant of you will have noticed his song Joel Roberts topped my top tracks of 2025 list published […]

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Video Premiere: Leslie Rich and the Rocket Soul Choir “Kidder’s Son”

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From Minneapolis by way of Ireland, Leslie Rich has a great voice, writes a mean song and can rock with the best of them.  Check this out, the title track from his new EP, and see […]
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FREIGHT “Old Bones”

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Powerfully cosmic country. This is a release best listened to at night. In the solitude of your home or driving around late after dark, alt-country band FREIGHT’s sophomore album provides powerful introspection. If 2022’s “Hard Worker” […]

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