Ratso Sloman

Ratso Sloman “Skeleton Tree” – Listen

November 5, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Larry “Ratso” Sloman released his debut solo album, ‘Stubborn Heart‘ , last year – quite a change of direction for the man probably best known for ‘On the Road with Bob Dylan‘, the book that […]

Dawn Riding “You’re Still Here”

December 6, 2022 0

A little dark and angry, Sarah Rose Janko serves up another fine album. Dawn Riding is essentially Sarah Rose Janko (singer/songwriter/guitar player) and her musical colleagues Jasmyn Wong (drums) and Hall McCann (electric guitar and […]

Elizabeth Moen “Wherever You Aren’t”

December 5, 2022 0

Reflecting on life through indie rock, folk and soul. Less americana and more indie rock, pop, folk with a generous measure of soul this is a record of big sound. Dipping back only occasionally to […]

ATEM “Concrete Americana”

December 5, 2022 0

Cinema-worthy soundscapes from ATEM, a solo project by highly regarded black metal guitarist Jan Korbach. ATEM’s (“breath” in German) genesis was a plan to record an acoustic version of a song by guitarist Jan Korbach’s […]

Obituaries

The Song Remains: Eric Taylor 1949-2020

March 12, 2020 2

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 […]

Live Reviews

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 […]

News

Introducing ‘The Twang Factor’ – AUK’s showcase for new artists

September 17, 2020 2

Another reminder about this one everyone! At AUK we are firm believers in supporting new talent, especially in the current difficult environment. We are therefore putting our money where our mouth is by introducing ‘The […]

Dawn Riding “You’re Still Here”

Album Reviews

December 6, 2022 0

Live Review: Mary Gauthier + Jaimee Harris + Michele Gazich, Union Chapel, London – 26th November 2022

Live Reviews

December 6, 2022 0

Mary Gauthier took to the celebrated stage of the Union Chapel with Jaimee Harris and Michele Gazich (who would provide throughout the set another dimension to the music with his violin and piano playing) and […]

Peter Stone “Cogs” – a spectrum of love

Tracks

December 6, 2022 0

Of course when you’re asked “are we in Love?” the reply “yes my Darling, I’m in love with everyone” may not get the pleased response that you’re hoping for. But, if anyone can ever pull […]

Video Premiere: Grey DeLisle “Borrowed and Blue”

Videos

December 6, 2022 0

Here is the video premiere of the new single from singer-songwriter and autoharp player Grey DeLisle. Quite simply, ‘Borrowed and Blue’ is one of the most beautifully performed and produced songs you’ll hear this year. […]

Americana Bedrock – J. J. Cale

Americana Bedrock

December 5, 2022 4

A key architect of the Tulsa Sound and one of the most influential guitarists of the last fifty years. Mention J.J. Cale to anyone with a passing interest in americana and they will immediately know […]

Ratso Sloman “Skeleton Tree” – Listen

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