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Joe Wilkes “Hope in my Chest, Fire in my Throat”

February 27, 2026 Dave James 0
Rich storytelling, humour, and sharp political observation. On his fifth album, Joe Wilkes delivers a powerful statement of intent. ‘Hope In My Chest, Fire In My Throat’ finds the folk troubadour at his most focused, combining […]
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Arlo McKinley “To Die For” – Just give me some truth

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With a foundation in music that encompasses singing and playing guitar in a Baptist church, playing in bands on the the DIY and punk rock circuits, Arlo McKinley has worked his way towards a crunching roots-rock […]

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The Steppers

Oklahoma jamgrassers The Steppers announce release of sophomore album

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Track Premiere: Lone Piñon “El Tecolote”

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Oklahoma jamgrassers The Steppers announce release of sophomore album

April 15, 2026 0
Oklahoma City jamgrass band The Steppers have announced their forthcoming 11-track album The Lights Are Always On on 26th June 2026. The Steppers are described as a “fast-picking, hard-driving psychedelic string trio” comprising Jake Tobey (guitar, […]
Tracks

Track Premiere: Lone Piñon “El Tecolote”

April 15, 2026 0
What a melting pot of music this Americana thing is – and here’s an opportunity for us to further expand our horizons as we look towards Northern New Mexico and the band Lone Piñon.  This song […]
Videos

Video Premiere: Naomi Campbell “The Cottage” – who will sleep in that old White House tonight?

April 15, 2026 0
The ethereal new solo single from Naomi Campbell, a member of Motel Sundown, carries us back in time, conveying us there through a wistful melody and her yearning vocals. With a sense of forlorn nostalgia, The […]

  • Oklahoma jamgrassers The Steppers announce release of sophomore album
  • Track Premiere: Lone Piñon “El Tecolote”
  • Video Premiere: Naomi Campbell “The Cottage” – who will sleep in that old White House tonight?
  • Jim Lauderdale and The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys “The Birds Know”
  • Ian Prowse announces 12th album and extensive tour dates
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Interview: Thomas Ådland, of Thomas & The Angry Hearts, on Language, Love and Identity

April 13, 2026 0
Two days before I heard them fill Martin’s Bar in Lillestrøm, I watched Thomas & The Angry Hearts make music in a wooden house surrounded by trees. In that studio, sound was built patiently: a harmony […]
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Interview: The Breath’s Stuart McCallum and Ríoghnach Connolly on collaborating with the Paraorchestra

April 7, 2026 0
How to achieve true musical Symbiosis. The Breath are guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer Ríoghnach Connolly, and they ensure that the song is always at the centre of their alt-folk sound. That sound is rich, reflecting […]
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Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time

April 7, 2026 0
In 2022, with her second studio album, Flesh and Bone, Cynthia Marchant explored spiritual truth and depth, and the magic of connecting with self and others in the many stages of life. Three years later, she’s […]

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Video: Bob Collum “Mr McGhee”

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From his excellent new album, Pay Pack And Carry, out on October 5th, this is a new song from Tulsa born, Essex resident Bob Collum and very good it is too, with his trademark classic yet […]
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The Twang Factor 4 Presents: Cold Bones Lullabies

November 20, 2025 0
The next entrant in Twang Factor 4 is Cold Bones Lullabies, who is a singer-songwriter based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Cold Bones Lullabies usually plays at venues like Cafe 9 in Sheffield. After playing bass guitar […]
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Watch Yola’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert

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We are collectively big fans of Yola here at AUK as she swept the board for our readers poll in 2019 on the back of her critically acclaimed debut album ‘Walk Through Fire’ which is brimming […]

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