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Steep Canyon Rangers “Roll Of The Dice” – let the bones roll where they will

April 22, 2026 0

Gearing up for the release of their fifteenth studio album; not counting the collaborations with renowned bluegrass banjoist Steve Martin, the Steep Canyon Rangers: Graham Sharp (banjo, vocals), Mike Guggino (mandolin/mandola, vocals), Aaron Burdett (guitar, vocals), […]

Video Premiere: Whitney Walker “Solar Princess”

April 22, 2026 0

Solar Princess, the brand new single from Whitney Walker, is unpredictable and compelling, bursting with musical freedom. Propelled forward by dramatic drumming from Robert Mitchell, there’s a great sense of urgency and dynamic energy. Meanwhile, Walker’s words […]

Interview: Dale Watson on “Unwanted” and the zen of pure country

April 21, 2026 0

Dale Watson figured it out. He figured out what’s wrong with our disconnected, polarised era. He figured out why we’re caught in a death spiral of social media outrage, intractable positions, and argument instead of dialogue. […]

Abigail Lapell to play extensive UK and European tour in November

April 21, 2026 0

Toronto singer-songwriter Abigail Lapell, who is releasing her new album Shadow Child on 8th May 2026 via Outside Music, has announced a run of six UK headline shows as part of a wider UK and European […]

Track Premiere: Candace Hastings “Horses I Left Behind”

April 21, 2026 0

Candace Hastings is long steeped in songwriting. Her first came when she was in fifth grade; it had just one chord and was written on the three-quarter-size Kay guitar that her mother bought for her the […]

Interviews
Interview: Dale Watson on “Unwanted” and the zen of pure country
Dale Watson figured it out. He figured out what’s wrong with our disconnected, polarised era. He figured out why we’re caught in a death spiral of social media outrage, intractable positions, and argument instead of [...]
Features
For the Sake of the Song: Steve Young “Rock, Salt & Nails”
Before embarking on this feature, to avoid duplication, I conducted a search on ‘Steve Young’, on the AUK website and was surprised to find there are precious few recent pieces devoted to someone who was [...]
Classic Clips
Classic Clips: Buffalo Springfield “For What It’s Worth” & “Mr. Soul” – The Hollywood Palace, 8th April 1967
The Hollywood Palace was an hour-long American Television variety show which broadcast from January 1964 until February 1970. Unlike the Ed Sullivan Show, this one had a different presenter each week. This classic clip from [...]
Features
The Song Remains: Andy Kershaw (1959-2026)
The current UK roots and world music scenes owe a significant debt to broadcaster Andy Kershaw. Anyone in the UK who enjoyed world music and became a fan of roots-influenced rock from the ‘80s owes [...]
Interviews
Interview: The Del Fuegos on the joys of reforming
Brothers Dan and Warren Zanes revel in the glory of performing live again after decades. The Del Fuegos are one of the pioneering US americana acts who burst onto the music scene in 1985 and [...]

For the Sake of the Song: Steve Young “Rock, Salt & Nails”

April 21, 2026 1

Before embarking on this feature, to avoid duplication, I conducted a search on ‘Steve Young’, on the AUK website and was surprised to find there are precious few recent pieces devoted to someone who was surely […]

Jesse Malin “Hollywood Forever” – tribute to a friend

April 21, 2026 0

After all the hard times Jesse Malin has been through in recent years it’s more than good to hear new sounds from the man who embodies the spirit of punkish-rock and roll. The new songs are […]

Video Premiere: The Rosie Daze Band “Will Rise” – music for the ages

April 21, 2026 0

Minneapolis-based The Rosie Daze Band will transport you into the musical past with their infectious brand of old-time folk and bluegrass. The group’s new single, Will Rise, is an absorbing combination of instruments delivered by superbly […]

Debut album and London launch show for new Nashville act Maisy Owen

April 20, 2026 0

Nashville native Maisy Owen has announced the release of her debut album Dark On A Sunny Day on 1st May 2026 via Tompkins Square. Owen will be performing a gig at London’s Theatreship on 23rd June […]

Buffalo Springfield on 10th September 1966

Classic Clips: Buffalo Springfield “For What It’s Worth” & “Mr. Soul” – The Hollywood Palace, 8th April 1967

April 20, 2026 0

The Hollywood Palace was an hour-long American Television variety show which broadcast from January 1964 until February 1970. Unlike the Ed Sullivan Show, this one had a different presenter each week. This classic clip from 1967 […]

Steep Canyon Rangers “Roll Of The Dice” – let the bones roll where they will
April 22, 2026 0
Gearing up for the release of their fifteenth studio album; not counting the collaborations with renowned bluegrass banjoist Steve Martin, the Steep Canyon Rangers: Graham Sharp (banjo, vocals), Mike Guggino (mandolin/mandola, vocals), Aaron Burdett (guitar, [...]
Video Premiere: Whitney Walker “Solar Princess”
April 22, 2026 0
Solar Princess, the brand new single from Whitney Walker, is unpredictable and compelling, bursting with musical freedom. Propelled forward by dramatic drumming from Robert Mitchell, there’s a great sense of urgency and dynamic energy. Meanwhile, Walker’s [...]
Track Premiere: Candace Hastings “Horses I Left Behind”
April 21, 2026 0
Candace Hastings is long steeped in songwriting. Her first came when she was in fifth grade; it had just one chord and was written on the three-quarter-size Kay guitar that her mother bought for her [...]
Jesse Malin “Hollywood Forever” – tribute to a friend
April 21, 2026 0
After all the hard times Jesse Malin has been through in recent years it’s more than good to hear new sounds from the man who embodies the spirit of punkish-rock and roll. The new songs [...]
Video Premiere: The Rosie Daze Band “Will Rise” – music for the ages
April 21, 2026 0
Minneapolis-based The Rosie Daze Band will transport you into the musical past with their infectious brand of old-time folk and bluegrass. The group’s new single, Will Rise, is an absorbing combination of instruments delivered by [...]

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