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Interview: Elles Bailey on collaboration, her voice, and not taking her story away

February 3, 2026 0

When one says award-winning artist about a singer, Elles Bailey would certainly fall into this category, having been named to an impressive list, including: UK Americana Live Act of the Year, UK Blues Artist of the […]

Romi Mayes at Casa del Popolo, Montreal, Canada 30th May 2015

More People Really Should Know About: Romi Mayes

February 3, 2026 0

It has always been a source of joy and wonder when you come across an excellent artist who should be better known. In some cases, you wait for that moment to arrive, and in others you […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Robert Scheffler

February 3, 2026 1

Robert Scheffler once held a day job as a research editor and writer for Esquire Magazine, but there came a time to leave his position and get back to where it all began, writing songs and […]

P.J.M Bond “Coyote (King Of The Island)” – this land is my land

February 3, 2026 0

It’s been a while since we heard from Dutch singer-songwriter P.J.M Bond, who’s Hemingway inspired debut album “In Our Time” so impressed back in early 2024 as did his earlier EPs. In the past we’ve made […]

Video: The Avett Brothers “Matrimony” – a magical snapshot in time

February 3, 2026 0

Readers, this is a real treat. AUK-favourites, The Avett Brothers, have released a video for ‘Matrimony’, recorded all the way back in 2005. This never-before-seen footage was long thought lost and transports us to the band’s […]

Interviews
Interview: Elles Bailey on collaboration, her voice, and not taking her story away
When one says award-winning artist about a singer, Elles Bailey would certainly fall into this category, having been named to an impressive list, including: UK Americana Live Act of the Year, UK Blues Artist of [...]
Features
More People Really Should Know About: Romi Mayes
It has always been a source of joy and wonder when you come across an excellent artist who should be better known. In some cases, you wait for that moment to arrive, and in others [...]
AUK Mini-Gigs
Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Robert Scheffler
Robert Scheffler once held a day job as a research editor and writer for Esquire Magazine, but there came a time to leave his position and get back to where it all began, writing songs [...]
Features
For The Sake Of The Song: Daniel Lanois “The Maker”
Back in the mists of time (1989) and after waiting longer than most, I finally got around to buying a CD player and, having done so, went out and acquired a couple of albums I [...]
Classic Clips
Classic Clips: Jeff Buckley “Grace” – Live at MTV New York for 120 Minutes, 1995
On the 31st December 2025, MTV UK played their final music video. In MTV Music’s case, that video was ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ by The Buggles, which was, fittingly, also the first ever music [...]

For The Sake Of The Song: Daniel Lanois “The Maker”

February 2, 2026 1

Back in the mists of time (1989) and after waiting longer than most, I finally got around to buying a CD player and, having done so, went out and acquired a couple of albums I fancied […]

Soulful Joyann Parker to release her fourth album at the end of March

February 2, 2026 0

Midwest singer-songwriter Joyann Parker will be releasing her latest album “Life Lines” on 27th March 2026. Blessed with a strong expressive voice in a blues / R&B vein, Parker’s previous albums have achieved some success reaching […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 219 “Nothing to see here”

February 2, 2026 0

I said in last week’s column that I was attending the AUK Writers weekend in Buxton this last weekend. I also said that what happens in Buxton generally stays in Buxton. And therefore, I must report […]

The Sky Chiefs “Engines” – start me up

February 2, 2026 0

The Sky Chiefs are setting up to release their self-titled debut album, which will be out on February 13th. They are, though, more than worthy of attention because they consist of a duo already known in […]

Video: Howling Bells “Melbourne” – my house is now a hip café

February 2, 2026 0

‘Melbourne’ is the new single from Australian trio Howling Bells, comprised of vocalist and guitarist Juanita Stein, her brother and guitarist Joel Stein and drummer Glenn Moule. While the rhythm and guitar is insistent and the […]

P.J.M Bond “Coyote (King Of The Island)” – this land is my land
February 3, 2026 0
It’s been a while since we heard from Dutch singer-songwriter P.J.M Bond, who’s Hemingway inspired debut album “In Our Time” so impressed back in early 2024 as did his earlier EPs. In the past we’ve [...]
Video: The Avett Brothers “Matrimony” – a magical snapshot in time
February 3, 2026 0
Readers, this is a real treat. AUK-favourites, The Avett Brothers, have released a video for ‘Matrimony’, recorded all the way back in 2005. This never-before-seen footage was long thought lost and transports us to the [...]
The Sky Chiefs “Engines” – start me up
February 2, 2026 0
The Sky Chiefs are setting up to release their self-titled debut album, which will be out on February 13th. They are, though, more than worthy of attention because they consist of a duo already known [...]
Video: Howling Bells “Melbourne” – my house is now a hip café
February 2, 2026 0
‘Melbourne’ is the new single from Australian trio Howling Bells, comprised of vocalist and guitarist Juanita Stein, her brother and guitarist Joel Stein and drummer Glenn Moule. While the rhythm and guitar is insistent and [...]
Something For The Weekend: Bruce Springsteen “Streets Of Minneapolis”
January 30, 2026 1
We’ve reached the end of the week, and as you may have picked up from recent posts the majority of the Editorial team and a good chunk of the Writers are heading off to a [...]

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