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Olav Larsen “Stream of Consciousness”

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Exquisite album of outstanding song-writing and perfectly restrained duets. You come across some strange combinations as a reviewer, especially in the country and Americana genre. Over the years, this writer discovered quite a lot about […]

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Peggy Seeger “First Farewell”

April 16, 2021 0

Potentially final album from folk stalwart addresses the ageing process through a family affair. Peggy Seeger is more than just a fixture on the folk scene – at 85 she is releasing what may be […]

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Joe Kaplow “Sending Money and Stems”

April 16, 2021 0

Bright indie tones belie darker shaded lyrics. The intriguing title to Kaplow’s latest album derives from a pandemic-driven necessity to e-mail raw audio files, AKA Stems, to his recording studio for mixing after he had […]

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Something for the weekend: Jason McNiff “Dust of Yesterday”

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Well that’s it for us for another week dear reader. We leave you with the beautiful opening track from the new album by longtime AUK favourite Jason McNiff ‘Dust of Yesterday’ which is out today. […]

Olav Larsen “Stream of Consciousness”

Album Reviews
April 16, 2021 0

Exquisite album of outstanding song-writing and perfectly restrained duets. You come across some strange combinations as a reviewer, especially in the country and Americana genre. Over the years, this writer discovered quite a lot about […]

The Brother Brothers “Circles” – Listen

Tracks
April 16, 2021 0

We’ve got to admit that we’re getting quite keen on the new folk sound of The Brother Brothers, and their new album ‘Calla Lily‘ is out today.  So what better time to listen to their […]

Video: Drew Danburry “Cassie Knows”

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When a video is presented by “Pink Fanny Pack Productions” you know you’re on to a winner. ‘Cassie Knows’ or to give the song its full title ‘Cassie Knows, or How a Shy Person Says […]

Peggy Seeger “First Farewell”

Album Reviews
April 16, 2021 0

Potentially final album from folk stalwart addresses the ageing process through a family affair. Peggy Seeger is more than just a fixture on the folk scene – at 85 she is releasing what may be […]

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