The Delines

AUK’s Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century: Pete Churchill

March 24, 2022 Peter Churchill 4

I have always believed it is the great songwriting that sets our beloved americana apart. In my own humble offering I would like to think that my selections reflect that particular aspect of the genre at […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 49

March 15, 2022 Keith Hargreaves 0

Pandemic forgotten ( ignored) school life returns to near normal.. It’s a remarkable thing the human memory, despite the devastating impact of Covid in all aspects of our lives, schools in particular felt it’s seismic grip, […]

Video: The Delines “Drowning in Plain Sight”

February 24, 2022 Andrew Frolish 1

Everything about ‘Drowning in Plain Sight’, the latest single from The Delines, exudes a timeless kind of class. As ever, the combination of Willy Vlautin’s songcraft and Amy Boone’s beautiful, soulful voice works to create to […]

The Delines “The Sea Drift”

February 22, 2022 Tim Martin 0

A set of bleak, cinematic, country soul short stories. Oscar winning material. The Delines have described themselves in the past as a “retro-country band.” On ‘The Sea Drift’ you can see why. Built around guitarist/writer Willy […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 43

January 26, 2022 Keith Hargreaves 0

Pandora’s Box is open … When I started teaching, the idea of pastoral support was fairly basic. A supportive word or gesture if called upon, perhaps a phone call home to check ‘all was alright’ if […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Michael Rudd

July 20, 2026 0

Hailing from New Mexico, roots rock singer/songwriter Michael Rudd has been around for almost four decades since he put a bag of clothes, a manual typewriter, a few notebooks and a guitar in his two-door Datsun […]

Frank Migliorelli & The Dirt Nappers “Abnormal Condition”

July 20, 2026 0

Raw, intense, varied Americana with a great ‘live’ feel. Abnormal Conditions’ is the fifth album by upstate New York roots rockers Frank Migliorelli and the Dirt Nappers, and it is an absolute corker. It blends rock, […]

For The Sake Of The Song : The Volares “Down To The Lane”

July 20, 2026 0

There are some songs that just hit the spot. Songs that one instantly adores and that have an almost profound effect on you and that you keep coming back to year after year. It’s been nearly […]

AUK’s Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century: Pete Churchill

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 49

Video: The Delines “Drowning in Plain Sight”

The Delines “The Sea Drift”

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 43

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Michael Rudd

Frank Migliorelli & The Dirt Nappers “Abnormal Condition”

For The Sake Of The Song : The Volares “Down To The Lane”

Live Review: Brennen Leigh + Jackson Ward, St. Mary’s Creative Space, Chester – 3rd July 2026

John R. Miller “The Great Unknowing”