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The Latest AUK Podcast is now available featuring UNCUT legend Allan Jones on all things Americana and beyond

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This week sees Keith talking to one of his heroes, the journalist Allan Jones, once editor of Melody Maker and founder of UNCUT magazine, now a gentleman of the arts and letters whose tastes still exert […]
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Josiah and the Bonnevilles “As Is”

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A slight shift in musical style makes for a refreshing sound that relays strong stories. Josiah Leming, the man who goes by the stage moniker of Josiah and the Bonnevilles, has been honing his craft since […]

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The Delines at Rough Trade East 7th May 2022

Essentials: The Top 10 songs by The Delines

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Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations

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Thin Lear “Many Disappeared”

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Angelo De Augustine “Angel In Plainclothes”

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The Delines at Rough Trade East 7th May 2022
Essentials

Essentials: The Top 10 songs by The Delines

May 14, 2026 0
Those sufficiently long in the tooth may remember Margaret Thatcher’s purported praise of senior Conservative Party politician William Whitelaw: “Every prime minister needs a Willie”. For americana enthusiasts, their Willy could well be a Vlautin, songwriter […]
Interviews

Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations

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Daniel Tashian is a legend in Nashville. He’s a deeply respected songwriter, he’s a solo artist with six albums to his name, he’s been in two superb bands, and he’s the go-to guy when you want […]
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Album Reviews

Thin Lear “Many Disappeared”

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Thin Lear’s tales of death and loss sweetened by delectable pop melodies. New York-based Matt Longo, aka Thin Lear, grew up writing short stories, and that narrative style pervades his Many Disappeared album. Longo says he […]

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  • Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations
  • Thin Lear “Many Disappeared”
  • Live Review: Albert Lee, Union Chapel, London – 7th May 2026
  • Angelo De Augustine “Angel In Plainclothes”
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Interviews

Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations

May 14, 2026 0
Daniel Tashian is a legend in Nashville. He’s a deeply respected songwriter, he’s a solo artist with six albums to his name, he’s been in two superb bands, and he’s the go-to guy when you want […]
Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Thin Lear

May 13, 2026 0
The songs on Thin Lear’s sophomore album Many Disappeared are tied to each other not in their locale or their cast of characters, but instead in strange tragedies that have taken place, some many years ago. Current […]
Interviews

Interview: Judy Collins doesn’t look back, she looks forward

May 12, 2026 0
“My home is in New York City, on the Upper West Side,” Judy Collins said, proudly holding up a painting by her sister of cats and dogs that resembles a Monet. When I mentioned travelling up […]

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Videos

Video Premiere: Graham Brown Band “Haunted”

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Here’s the atmospheric new single from Vancouver’s Graham Brown Band.  Featuring a driving rhythm and strong bass line, the song pulls you in and then keeps your attention thanks to an engaging, ranging vocal melody.  A […]

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