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Classic Americana Albums: Brinsley Schwarz “The New Favourites of… Brinsley Schwarz”

April 26, 2023 Clint West 1

Brinsley Schwarz have a special place in the formative years of British americana. Taking their name from guitarist Brinsley Schwarz, the band were formally known as Kippington Lodge. The early years of the band were somewhat […]

Interview: Ron Sexsmith on nearing 60 and leaving Toronto

February 7, 2023 Martin Johnson 2

Take a pinch of Ray Davies, a slice of R&B, and the essence of Leonard Cohen and Gordon Lightfoot. Ron Sexsmith is a singer and a songwriter who excels at both functions. He didn’t release his […]

AUK’s Top 10 Albums of the 21st Century: Number 10 – Nick Lowe “The Convincer” (2001)

October 10, 2022 David Jarman 0

Features Editor Clint West writes: So the countdown begins as we reveal our ‘Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century’. Starting today with our Number 10. Over the next two weeks we will each day […]

Interview: Louisiana legend Tommy McLain on making Swamp pop-u-lar again after 40 years

August 24, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

The English influence on “I Ran Down Every Dream” may surprise some listeners. Sometimes it can seem that the term legendary is applied to any musician who has managed to maintain a lifelong career when in […]

Classic Clips: Carlene Carter & Dave Edmunds “Baby Ride Easy” – BBC “Queens of Country at the BBC”

July 15, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Rockpile holds a fairly unique position in music history in that while they are recognised as one of rock music’s great bands, and despite comprising UK musicians, they were also a significant influence on subsequent American […]

Paper Verses “Windstill”

September 21, 2026 0

Kent folk duo follow up two impressive EP releases with a beautiful debut. Paper Verses are a folk duo based in Broadstairs, Kent. Simone Lincoln and Matt Evans have released their debut full-length collection following two […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 245 “Stop….thief…”

September 21, 2026 1

I went to Brighton this week to see The Jayhawks. They were playing at the newly restored Corn Exchange. The gig was being promoted by the excellent Brighthelmstone Promotions, and a good time was promised and […]

Brown Wimpenny “Shady Grove” – chugs like a fast train