Susto

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 Martin Johnson 0

Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

Susto Stringband “Susto Stringband (Volume 2)”

June 15, 2026 Tim Martin 0

Unpretentious acoustic country songs played for the fun of it. Starting with an acapella version of Ralph Stanley’s Gloryland leads you to expect something out of the ordinary. So, when Diamond’s Icaro turns out to be […]

Susto Stringband “Hard Drug” – visions of death

March 27, 2026 Jonathan Aird 1

Seems to be our week for stringbands, but that’s ok. Susto, the alt-country group led by frontman Justin Osborne, have announced the release of Susto Stringband (Volume 2) on May 29 via Missing Piece Records. It’s […]

Brother Elsey Featuring SUSTO “Silver Tongue” – everything you put meaning to matters the most

December 2, 2024 Ed Donnelly 0

With support from Justin Osborne from SUSTO, Brother Elsey delivers ‘Silver Tongue’. On writing with Osborne, singer Brady Stablein said, “‘Silver Tongue’ is a song that’s a sign of the times. We wrote this song with […]

Mark Whitfield, AUK Editor – My top 20 songs of 2023: Part One, 21-11

December 18, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Johann Hari wrote a terrific book recently called “Stolen Focus” on why people can’t pay attention anymore, and it comes to mind when I reflect on the past 12 months having again failed to zone in […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

Susto Stringband “Susto Stringband (Volume 2)”

Susto Stringband “Hard Drug” – visions of death

Brother Elsey Featuring SUSTO “Silver Tongue” – everything you put meaning to matters the most

Mark Whitfield, AUK Editor – My top 20 songs of 2023: Part One, 21-11

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”