Starpainter

Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Rabbits”

July 24, 2026 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it from us for this week, and we leave you dear reader with a new song from Alberta’s Starpainter who this week have officially confirmed their new album, Cayenne Flowerbed, which will be out […]

Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring The Hanging Stars

June 19, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 1

Join Keith, Richard, and Patrick as they unpack the new Hanging Stars album Just A Day, which is out today. An extensive chat featuring some plein aire sounds as a distraction, but well worth a listen. […]

Starpainter “I Found A River” – could be a lake…

June 5, 2026 Jonathan Aird 1

Some have accused us of pedantry – no, really, they have, and yes, we agree with you that to do so is both hurtful and deeply unfair. We appreciate your support, we really do. Anyway, some […]

Pump Up The Volume – A Year of Tracks

December 20, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, another year steams away down the Americana UK Tracks, and it’s therefore time to do the annual compare and contrast in which we find just which songs you enjoyed each month dear readers, and compare […]

Mark Whitfield, AUK Editor – My top 20 songs of 2023: Part Two, 10 – 1

December 19, 2023 Mark Whitfield 6

I was only saying yesterday that I am a tracks man these days and obviously ashamed of myself for my lack of willpower but honestly here in AUK Towers we can’t even get to the ballroom, […]

For The Sake of The Song: The Flying Burrito Brothers “Sin City”

August 17, 2026 0

Co-written by Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman for The Flying Burrito Brothers’ 1969 debut album, The Gilded Palace of Sin, Sin City features one of the best lines in the whole of popular music. “On the […]

Waylon Payne album cover art for Wayward 2026

Waylon Payne “Wayward”

August 17, 2026 0

A fantastic-sounding third album from the ‘outlaw prince’ treats us to some great songs and a sublime band. One of the first things that strikes you about this record is just how good it sounds. Many […]

Kelly Hunt to release third album “Requiem For A Sleepless Night” in September

August 17, 2026 0

Kelly Hunt’s last album, Ozark Symphony, was one of the highlights of 2023. Now, the Memphis native, returns with her third release, Requiem for a Sleepless Night, which will be issued on Compass Records on 18th […]

Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Rabbits”

Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring The Hanging Stars

Starpainter “I Found A River” – could be a lake…

Pump Up The Volume – A Year of Tracks

Mark Whitfield, AUK Editor – My top 20 songs of 2023: Part Two, 10 – 1

For The Sake of The Song: The Flying Burrito Brothers “Sin City”

Waylon Payne “Wayward”

Kelly Hunt to release third album “Requiem For A Sleepless Night” in September

Sheryl Crow to release 12th album in the Autumn

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Natalie Del Carmen