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Paul Kelly “Christmas Train”

December 8, 2021 Martin Johnson 2

Australian Paul Kelly has recorded a view of Christmas for the world. The Christmas Album has a very mixed reputation in the UK, but in America, it is much more part of the cultural annual cycle, […]

News

Our new AUK supporters playlist is out today – win a copy of the new Paul Kelly Christmas album!

December 3, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Our new playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month is out later today for AUK supporters, which includes a bonus exclusive subscribers playlist “The Best Americana I’ve Heard All Year – […]

Interviews

How I Write A Song: Paul Kelly

December 2, 2021 Alasdair Fotheringham 1

As part of our occasional series of How I Write A Song as his new Christmas album comes out, AUK talked to one of Australia’s best-known singer-songwriters, Paul Kelly. Paul Kelly’s career now spans five decades […]

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“Paul Kelly’s Christmas Train” available for pre-order

November 5, 2021 Emily Dongray 0

Last year Australian national treasure Paul Kelly brought out a single for the antipodean holiday ‘Gravy Day’. This year he has announced a new double album for release on November 19th entitled ‘Paul Kelly’s Christmas Train‘ […]

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Something for the weekend: Paul Kelly & Dan Sultan “Every Day My Mother’s Voice”

July 16, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

That’s it from us for another week dear reader, and after the depressing scenes following the Euros final last weekend both online and off, we leave you with a pertinent track from another continent which could […]

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Album Reviews

Angela Perley “Turn Me Loose”

March 27, 2023 0

Ohio native delivers another slice of country rock flavoured with a touch of psychedelia and catchy pop. Angela Perley hails from Columbus, Ohio, and first garnered attention whilst fronting her band the ‘Howlin’ Moons’ during the […]

Album Reviews

Upstate “You Only Get a Few”

March 25, 2023 0

Exceptional harmonies and insightful lyrics come together to make a vibrant collection of songs. In the three years since their previous release, Upstate has been through quite a myriad of life events: there has been the […]

Holy Moly & the Crackers Album "Solid Gold"
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Holy Moly & The Crackers “Solid Gold”

March 24, 2023 0

No surprises but some cracking tunes. Holy Moly and the Crackers have been a hard-working band for over a decade. When asked, they can deliver festival-friendly folky-stomps that have earned them a significant fanbase in the […]

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The Song Remains: Eric Taylor 1949-2020

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I heard from a colleague,  who has contact with associates of Eric Taylor, that he had died on March 9th 2020 following a period of illness. I immediately checked the web for confirmation but there was […]

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Essentials: The top 10 Steve Earle albums

July 8, 2021 20

Steve Earle announced his arrival in our lives with his debut album in 1986. Since then, he has racked up almost thirty studio and live albums under his own name or in collaboration with others. I […]

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Live Review: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit + His Lordship, O2 Apollo, Manchester – 18th November 2022

November 22, 2022 18

AUK’s Clint West sees Jason Isbell complete a journey from small venue troubadour to the first modern americana superstar. On November 25th 2013 Jason Isbell played at Manchester’s Ruby Lounge in support of his newly released […]

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Angela Perley “Turn Me Loose”

Album Reviews
March 27, 2023 0

Ohio native delivers another slice of country rock flavoured with a touch of psychedelia and catchy pop. Angela Perley hails from Columbus, Ohio, and first garnered attention whilst fronting her band the ‘Howlin’ Moons’ during the […]

The Mammals’ Mike + Ruthy arrive next week for UK dates

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March 27, 2023 0

The band which Kenneth Pattengale of Milk Carton Kids described as ”The essence of my future hope” are heading to the UK for some dates at the end of this week. Anyone who was in the […]

Josh Ritter “Honey I Do” – You Are Not Alone

Tracks
March 27, 2023 1

‘Honey I Do‘ is the latest single to be released in advance of the the new album ‘Spectral Lines‘ which will be released on April 28th via Thirty Tigers.  ‘Honey I Do‘ is full of all […]

Video: Wilswood Buoys “A Place to Call My Own” Feat. Frank Turner

Videos
March 27, 2023 0

Here’s a great introduction to the distinctive sound of Mersea Island’s Wilswood Buoys.  ‘A Place to Call My Home’ is a fresh take on traditional folk, featuring a catchy tune, fabulously fast fingers on the fretboard […]

Upstate “You Only Get a Few”

Album Reviews
March 25, 2023 0

Exceptional harmonies and insightful lyrics come together to make a vibrant collection of songs. In the three years since their previous release, Upstate has been through quite a myriad of life events: there has been the […]

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