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Collecting music is a serious business – Stories from a CD shop

September 4, 2023 Tim Martin 3

In summer 2020, like a lot of people I was scratching around looking for a way to make a living. A socially distanced conversation on Clevedon sea front led to me becoming the proud owner of […]

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Graeme Tait

August 17, 2023 Graeme Tait 19

Having dared to take a peak at my fellow AUK Writer’s Top 10 list over the previous weeks, rather like a naughty schoolboy trying to copy in class, I get the feeling that these articles are […]

Interview: Bear’s Den’s Andrew Davie on why first love is important

August 1, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

After ten years as a band, Bear’s Den are still excited by music. Bear’s Den have done things their own way over the last ten years, and this has resulted in them achieving their own kind […]

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Rick Bayles

July 20, 2023 Rick Bayles 9

Writing for Americana UK can sometimes be a bit like riding one of those extreme roller coasters. One minute you’re trundling along on a straight track and all seems well with the world, the next you’re […]

Review – Black Deer Festival 2023: Britain’s premier Americana event continues to grow

June 27, 2023 Clint West 5

This year’s Black Deer was the fourth since it began in 2018 with an enforced break in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. It seems a good time then, to take stock and reflect on […]

Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

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Majestic debut from Virginia songwriter with a fascinating true backstory. When it comes to musical inspiration, a musician’s life is integral to what music he or she makes. For Brennan Gilmore, that inspiration comes from a […]

More People Really Should Know About: James Hodder

July 14, 2026 0

A couple of years ago I saw James Hodder perform in the basement room of Farringdon’s Betsey Trotwood, supporting Casey Neill and Jerry Joseph. This spatially challenged, cosy venue facilitates close proximity to the artists and […]

Ismay “Half Truth”

July 14, 2026 0

Quietly adventurous songs that reward patient listening with emotional depth and subtle musical invention. For listeners drawn to the quietly adventurous music of Aldous Harding, Cate Le Bon or Jessica Pratt, Half Truth, by California songwriter […]

Collecting music is a serious business – Stories from a CD shop

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Graeme Tait

Interview: Bear’s Den’s Andrew Davie on why first love is important

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Rick Bayles

Review – Black Deer Festival 2023: Britain’s premier Americana event continues to grow

Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

More People Really Should Know About: James Hodder

Ismay “Half Truth”

Jenny Gillespie Mason “Medicine Of Light” – a healing balm

Video: Alex Southey “Green Sunday” – a constant giving-in