Simeon Hammond Dallas

Interview: Simeon Hammond Dallas on developing an independent roots music career

September 13, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Jeff Beck’s open guitar sound has influenced the eclectic approach of this Camden Town based singer-songwriter. Camden Town originally was a transport and industrial centre of Greater London but it has subsequently transitioned to an […]

Field Medic “grow your hair long if you’re wanting to see something you can change”

October 7, 2022 0

A change of production style leads to a more sophisticated setting for Field Medic’s angst-laden songs. Field Medic is the stage name of Kevin Patrick Sullivan, a folk singer/songwriter from San Francisco (now based in […]

Kelsey Waldon “No Regular Dog”

October 7, 2022 0

Classic country rock sounds with hard hitting lyrics along with some love for the late John Prine. Kentucky raised Kelsey Waldon’s second album on Oh Boy Records, the label set up by her late mentor […]

Amy Ray “If It All Goes South”

October 7, 2022 0

Indigo Girl, Amy Ray, explores the troubled history and themes of the Deep South with mixed results – musically adept, but often far too OTT. For her tenth album, ‘If It All Goes South’, Georgia-bred […]

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 […]

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 […]

Features

This website kills fascists – Vote for hope today

December 12, 2019 16

Today dear reader is one of the most important days for this country that we’ve faced in decades, certainly since 1979. I wrote a piece a couple of years ago on the day of 2017’s […]

Field Medic “grow your hair long if you’re wanting to see something you can change”

Album Reviews

October 7, 2022 0

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Jarrod Dickenson

AUK Mini-Gigs

October 7, 2022 0

Since the very beginning of the pandemic, when live music ground to a halt around the world, we’ve been bringing you regular ‘mini-gigs’ from a host of great artists. These have been opportunities to see […]

AUK Mini-Gig: Steve Forbert

AUK Mini-Gigs

October 7, 2022 0

We hope that in troubled times, our ‘mini-gigs’ have brought a little joy into your world. These little shows offer the chance to watch great artists up close; it’s like having a front-row seat. The […]

Classic Clips: Peter Bruntnell “By The Time My Head Gets To Phoenix”

Classic Clips

October 7, 2022 0

One of the best things about festivals is the chance to hear new artists, or ones who have passed you by a bit. I arrived at Americana Festival in Bath in the summer not knowing […]