The Byrds

“What Is This Americana Thing Anyway…?” – Richard Phillips

March 3, 2020 Paul Villers 0

It’s time, folks, for another instalment of our feature in which the writers of AUK attempt to put into words their personal reflections of what our genre is and why they love it so much. This […]

Classic Americana Compilations “Silver Meteor – A Progressive Country Anthology” (Sierra Records, 1980)

February 19, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

What makes a great compilation? Good music is a must obvious, the historical importance of some of the tracks, certainly, rare and forgotten tracks and artists that nevertheless capture an elusive something that was in the […]

Gene Clark “No Other” to get deluxe reissue from 4AD

September 11, 2019 Mark Whitfield 3

4AD have announced that they will be reissuing Gene Clark’s legendary ‘No Other’ album this coming November. Recorded at the Village Recorder in West Hollywood and produced by Thomas Jefferson Kaye, the album was originally released […]

Here’s 10 americana songs with great lyrics

July 2, 2019 Mark Underwood 7

Given the way in in which people typically consume music nowadays, all too often the lyrics are sidelined, if not completely overlooked. But great lyrics are often what make the best songs truly memorable. The following […]

Hillman and McGuinn play at Byrds tribute gig

July 27, 2018 Mark Whitfield 1

Have a good weekend dear reader – we leave you today with news of Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman who on Wednesday night re-united at downtown L.A.’s vintage, cathedral-like Ace Hotel Theatre. Billboard report: “The night’s Sweetheart of the Rodeo 50th […]