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Video Premiere: Poetica “Sleep When I’m Tired”

January 17, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
The beautifully-shot, cinematic video to ‘Sleep When I’m Tired’ evokes a gently unsettling sense of otherworldly mystery.  There’s a creeping gothic dread as we walk the path with singer Rachael Sage, noticing the strange artefacts left […]

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Book review: Richard Houghton “Iain Matthews: A People’s History”

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Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Joseph Martone

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The Taproots “Comedy Of Fools”

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April 17, 2026 0

Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring The Sheepdogs in conversation

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Tony Rice’s 1977 self-titled album returns on vinyl and digital for his 75th birthday

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Book Reviews

Book review: Richard Houghton “Iain Matthews: A People’s History”

April 17, 2026 0
One of an ongoing series of books published by Spenwood Books which invites fans and colleagues to share their memories and stories regarding a particular artist or act, Iain Matthews: A People’s History covers the sixty […]
AUK Mini-Gigs

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Joseph Martone

April 17, 2026 0
Italian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist Joseph Martone – formerly of Joseph Martone & The Traveling Soulds – returned with his second solo album entitled Endeavours, released on vinyl, CD and digital formats in February 2026 via Italian […]
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Album Reviews

The Taproots “Comedy Of Fools”

April 17, 2026 0
Approachable SLO CAL vineyard rock uncorked by The Taproots. Half a century ago, many sweaty nights were spent enjoying a few beers and some pub rock at the Hope & Anchor in Islington. Today, though, it’s […]

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  • The Taproots “Comedy Of Fools”
  • Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring The Sheepdogs in conversation
  • Tony Rice’s 1977 self-titled album returns on vinyl and digital for his 75th birthday
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Interview: Thomas Ådland, of Thomas & The Angry Hearts, on Language, Love and Identity

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Two days before I heard them fill Martin’s Bar in Lillestrøm, I watched Thomas & The Angry Hearts make music in a wooden house surrounded by trees. In that studio, sound was built patiently: a harmony […]
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Interview: The Breath’s Stuart McCallum and Ríoghnach Connolly on collaborating with the Paraorchestra

April 7, 2026 0
How to achieve true musical Symbiosis. The Breath are guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer Ríoghnach Connolly, and they ensure that the song is always at the centre of their alt-folk sound. That sound is rich, reflecting […]
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Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time

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In 2022, with her second studio album, Flesh and Bone, Cynthia Marchant explored spiritual truth and depth, and the magic of connecting with self and others in the many stages of life. Three years later, she’s […]

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TK & The Holy Know-Nothings “Desert Rose” – Listen

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Jeremy Ivey to release third album in March new single out now

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Former member of Buffalo Clover, Jeremy Ivey, has announced his third album ‘Invisible Pictures‘ will be released on March 11th on Anti-. Ivey released his critically acclaimed solo debut ‘The Dream and The Dreamer‘ in 2019 […]

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