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Beloved Atlanta rockers return with a confident, back-to-basics album that restores the band’s core sound.Forty years on from the release of their debut album, Drivin N Cryin are back with their tenth studio release. Formed in Atlanta in 1985, and coming from the same golden era of college radio rock that birthed fellow Georgia bands R.E.M., Indigo Girls, and the Black Crowes, the band’s reputation has been built over the years on an uncompromising spirit, coupled with songs full of Southern rock grit, folk storytelling and high-energy rock n roll. Led by singer-songwriter Kevn Kinney and anchored by the rhythm…
Last week we announced details of Americana 25, our celebration of 25 years of Americana UK, which comes to two stages across Liverpool’s Rough Trade venue and Quaker Meeting House later this year on Saturday November 28th, and we’re pleased today to be able to share ticket details for the event. Aiming to keep the event affordable for everyone, there will be two tiers of tickets, a standard £38+booking fees ticket and a solidarity ticket of £48+booking fees for those who can afford it, which allows us to further support our chosen charities, the American Civil Liberties Union and Medical…
It should come as no surprise, given his starring roles in Game of Thrones and Industry, that Kit Harington’s first foray behind the lens should focus on the bleaker side of life. Having dominated TV screens for well over a decade now, between his confrontations with white walkers and the ghouls of the corporate world on HBO, Harington took the blacker-than-tar energy of GoT and Industry’s comedic moments and ploughed them into his directorial debut. Psychopomp (a creature/demon/angel/spirit entrusted with the responsibility of escorting a newly deceased soul to the afterlife) is a 25 minute existential crisis of a road…
Most action movies are forgettable. That’s not an opinion — it’s just the math. You watch them, you enjoy them for two hours, and three weeks later you can’t remember the villain’s name. The 2000s were different. The decade produced a handful of action films that people are still arguing about, still referencing, still ripping off. This is the definitive ranked list. If your favourite isn’t on it, that’s a conversation worth having. Most action movies are forgettable…10District 9 (2009)Thirty million dollars. That was the budget. The catering bill on some Marvel productions runs close to that. Neill Blomkamp took…
Jamie Lenman has released the gritty new single ‘Not Likely’, which is a feisty, furious and punk-fuelled groove setting the scene for more music to come. The track is only available to stream viaBandcamp, where fans can listen or ‘pay-what-you-want’ to buy. The release is also accompanied by the attitude filled video which you can watchhere. About the song, Lenman says,“I never intended to retire from music itself, just the machine that surrounds it. I’m always writing and recording, and this new tune is one of my favourites from over the last couple years. I felt like it would be…
Despite being one of the longest-standing, most diverse, and most creative multi-meaning film or storytelling genres,horror filmmaking has been consistently overlooked and undervalued in terms of cultural or artistic quality in the eyes of the Academy. Horror fans have consistently taken to social media and film blogs to express their vexation at the Oscars for repeatedly undermining objectively brilliant film elements or examples simply because they were delivered within the horror genre. This most notably happens in the form of performances, with artists such as Toni Collette’s stellar and emotionally devastating efforts in Ari Aster’s Hereditary (2018) and Lupita Nyong’o’s…
Project Hail Mary is the blockbuster du jour at the multiplex box office this month. A space odyssey starring Ryan Gosling and an unexpectedly charming walking, eventually talking rock formation, the film is a certified crowdpleaser – intended to be seen big and heard loud. Daniel Pemberton – Tristan Bejawn Your viewing experience will benefit greatly from finding a screening with a good soundsystem. There’s nuance, rich detail, and an unusual texture to Spiderverse composer Daniel Pemberton’s score for the film. Pemberton has been scoring film, television, and games for over twenty years. His credits include Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,…
FENIX360 is set to ignite the London music scene with an unforgettable night of emerging artistry and electrifying performances atThe Pheasantryon Wednesday, April 15th at 8 PM. This highly anticipated showcase brings together an exciting lineup of rising stars, headlined by the captivating Isabella Coulstock, whose presence and artistry are quickly making waves across the music world. Joining her on stage are the soulful and compelling Luke Potter and the mesmerizing Chloë Wilson, each bringing their own unique sound and energy to the evening. Set against the vibrant cultural backdrop of London, this event promises an intimate yet powerful live…
It’s Official Film Chart time, and this week sees Sinnershold firm at Number 1 for a second consecutive week, continuing its strong post-awards momentum. The Oscar-winning drama follows twin brothers returning to their Mississippi hometown in search of a fresh start, only to discover an even greater evil waiting to welcome them back — a haunting story of guilt, redemption and the past that refuses to stay buried. Climbing one place to Number 2, One Battle After Another continues its impressive rise. The sweeping action epic is clearly striking a chord with audiences thanks to its large-scale spectacle, intense conflict…
British actor and writer Ryan Enever is set to release his highly anticipated debut novel, Sins of Our Sons, available in eBook, Paperback, and Hardback formats. Sins of our Sons is a haunting and emotionally raw novel about love, guilt, and the unbearable weight of sacrifice. Through a gritty crime narrative and deeply human characters, it examines how far a parent will go to protect a child when morality and survival collide. About the NovelDaniel Davies has everything he’s worked for—a successful career, a loving wife, and a family he would do anything to protect. But when his teenage son,…
Well that’s it from us for this week as we head into the long weekend. If you’re an AUK supporter your playlist will still be with you for 5pm tomorrow and don’t forget tickets for our Americana 25 event in Liverpool go on sale tomorrow (Friday March 3rd) at 10am. We hope to see you there!We leave you this week dear reader with a song from the new HBO college comedy drama (I can’t use the word dramedy) Rooster. In a press release, Stipe says, “I’m thrilled to lend my voice to Rooster — as a giant fan of everyone…
Men and Their Emotions (M.A.T.E) charity is proud to announce a high-profile celebrity football match on Sunday, 3 May 2026, at Swindon Town FC‘s County Ground. This exciting event will unite well-known personalities and former professional footballers in a thrilling showdown to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s mental health. Founded by comedian and actor Daniel O’Reilly (aka Dapper Laughs), M.A.T.E was born from his own journey of overcoming severe drug addiction and suicidal thoughts. Now three years sober, Daniel has become a passionate advocate for men’s mental health. The charity is actively saving lives by breaking down the…