Stornoway

AUK’s Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century: Gordon Sharpe

February 3, 2022 Gordon Sharpe 0

I still feel when writing an article of this sort that someone might sneak up behind me and say ‘aha’ and ‘got you’. It lays bare the limitations of my listening. Either I fill in […]

Stornoway “The Farewell Show” (Cooking Vinyl, 2020)

July 6, 2020 Gordon Sharpe 0

Live albums can be a mixed blessing but in this case, an immensely appreciative audience, a good recording and a vocalist/lyricist of the first order means that this is an excellent package. The album is […]

artwork for Trampled By Turtles album 'Alpenglow'

Trampled by Turtles “Alpenglow”

November 29, 2022 0

Memorable hooks, bright melodies and a wonderful blend of guitar, banjo, mandolin and fiddle set against reflective lyrics. ‘Alpenglow’ is the tenth studio album by Minnesota-based Trampled by Turtles, and what a great record it […]

Patrick Mulroy “Other People’s Houses”

November 29, 2022 0

Grain Thief guitarist and vocalist rediscovers his heartland rock roots on his solo outing. Patrick Mulroy is guitarist, vocalist and one of the main songwriters in Boston-based band, Grain Thief. They’ve been described as a […]

Blake Brown & The American Dust Choir – “Don’t Look Back”

November 29, 2022 0

Blake Brown & The American Dust Choir come up with a sophisticated and assured set of five Americana tunes. Insiders and die-hard Americana fans have probably heard Blake Brown’s name mentioned in the context of […]

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 […]

Trampled by Turtles “Alpenglow”

Album Reviews

November 29, 2022 0

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 74

Columns

November 29, 2022 0

Got my motor running… Whilst not wishing this series of articles to become sidetracked may I beg you indulgence as I share with you the pleasure: I got this weekend from taking ownership of my […]

Patrick Mulroy “Other People’s Houses”

Album Reviews

November 29, 2022 0

Live Review: The Staves, The Barbican, London – 22nd November 2022

Live Reviews

November 29, 2022 0

The Staves – Emily Staveley-Taylor, Jess Staveley-Taylor and Camilla Staveley-Taylor – can fairly be said to be indie-new-folk superstars since shortening their band name from The Staveley-Taylors to the more punchy The Staves and releasing […]