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 […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Samantha Crain Songs

August 6, 2026 0

March, 2026, walking down Islington High Street in the rain, heading for the hallowed Union Chapel, the anticipation of seeing Samantha Crain live was palpable. Too many years had gone by since a summer night at […]

Bird “Held Here Together”

August 6, 2026 0

Atmospheric strings build a soundscape from folk and psych to support excellent songs. Singer-Songwriter Bird, otherwise known as Janie Price, has released a new full-length album. Held Here Together is made up of her two recent […]

Live Review: Joshua Ray Walker + Malin Pettersen, The Lower Third, London – 28th July 2026

August 6, 2026 0

It was a hot night in the West End, but thankfully the air conditioning was cool at Denmark Street’s Lower Third. This was Joshua Ray Walker’s first show in London since recovering from stage 3 bowel […]

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

Essentials: The Top 10 Samantha Crain Songs

Bird “Held Here Together”

Live Review: Joshua Ray Walker + Malin Pettersen, The Lower Third, London – 28th July 2026

Phil Odgers & John Kettle “The War is Over – The Songs of Phil Ochs Vol 2”

Freddy Trujillo takes flight with his fifth solo album