Americana UK

Live Review: The Hanging Stars + Sunsinger & the High Seas, The Bear, Luton – 7th March 2026

March 16, 2026 0

The Hanging Stars have a way of grabbing your attention. On the strength of the soundcheck at The Rambling Roots Review last April, their merch stand was breached and several records purchased, even before the set […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 224 “Early Morning Thoughts”

March 16, 2026 0

Generally, there’s a rhythm to the week, and as the days get longer and the mornings lighter, that rhythm tends to stretch a bit. I’ve always been a ‘morning person’; I’ve spent most of my life […]

The Song Remains: Joseph Allen “Country Joe” McDonald (1942 – 2026)

March 16, 2026 0

Country Joe McDonald: Patriot, Provocateur, Punk AF. Country Joe McDonald died on 7th March 2026 at his home in Berkley, California, of complications from Parkinson’s Disease; he was 84. McDonald is best remembered for his revolutionary […]

Jim Lauderdale and the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys “We Look At Things In Different Ways” – rejoice in the differences

March 16, 2026 0

Mr Americana, Jim Lauderdale, has a new album slated for release on April 24th, it’s called The Birds Know and it finds Lauderdale reunited once again with the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys in order to slake his […]

Video: Annie Dressner “Dumb Boy” – I hate that you made me cry

March 16, 2026 0

New York City’s Annie Dressner has released a new video for her single, Dumb Boy, which has been featured on BBC 6 Music thanks to Riley & Coe. Dumb Boy is a song for all those […]

Features
For The Sake Of The Song: The Byrds “You Don’t Miss Your Water”
The wonderful You Don’t Miss Your Water, from The Byrds’ seminal 1968 Sweetheart Of The Rodeo album, was first written and recorded on the Stax label by soul singer William Bell in 1961. Bell was [...]
Features
The Song Remains: Joseph Allen “Country Joe” McDonald (1942 – 2026)
Country Joe McDonald: Patriot, Provocateur, Punk AF. Country Joe McDonald died on 7th March 2026 at his home in Berkley, California, of complications from Parkinson’s Disease; he was 84. McDonald is best remembered for his [...]
Classic Clips
Classic Clips: I’m With Her and Iron & Wine “Overland” – Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA – 24th July 2025
2025 has been a busy year for folk supergroup I’m With Her. The three principals – Aoife O’Donovan, Sarah Jarosz and Sara Watkins released their second album “Wild And Clear And Blue” on 9th May. [...]
Features
The Top 10 Americana Songs Of All Time: Chas Lacey
The devil may have all the best tunes but six months and many songs down the line from this feature’s inaugural selection, the erudition and impeccable taste of my esteemed colleagues mean that many of [...]
Interviews
Interview: Bob Lind on “It Oughta Be Easy”
Folk icon talks life, hope, and his 2026 record. Bob Lind recently released his fourth studio album of new material in the past fourteen years, “It Oughta Be Easy,” a characteristically literate, introspective, and often [...]

Something for the weekend: This is Lorelie “Angel’s Eye”

March 13, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week and we leave you dear reader with the fantastic opening track from the 2024 album Box for Buddy, Box for Star from American singer, songwriter and record producer […]

Classic Clips: I’m With Her and Iron & Wine “Overland” – Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA – 24th July 2025

March 13, 2026 0

2025 has been a busy year for folk supergroup I’m With Her. The three principals – Aoife O’Donovan, Sarah Jarosz and Sara Watkins released their second album “Wild And Clear And Blue” on 9th May. Its […]

Live Review: Eagles, Sphere, Las Vegas – 27th February 2026

March 13, 2026 0

When you’re due to be in Sin City for a sporting occasion and realise that the stars are very much aligned, meaning your visit coincides with one of the weekend dates of the residency by Eagles […]

Viarosa’s Richard Neuberg emerges from a sixteen year hiatus with “The Vine”

March 13, 2026 0

Richard Neuberg has announced his new album, The Vine, will be released on the 29th of May and has shared the first single, Saltwater which you can watch the video for below. Richard is best known as […]

The latest AUK Podcast now available this week featuring the brilliant Sam Beam of Iron and Wine

March 13, 2026 0

This week’s podcast sees Keith chatting with Sam Beam following the release of Iron and Wine’s latest Hen’s Teeth. It’s an illuminating insight into process and creativity with a genuine musical genius. There are also new […]

Jim Lauderdale and the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys “We Look At Things In Different Ways” – rejoice in the differences
March 16, 2026 0
Mr Americana, Jim Lauderdale, has a new album slated for release on April 24th, it’s called The Birds Know and it finds Lauderdale reunited once again with the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys in order to slake [...]
Video: Annie Dressner “Dumb Boy” – I hate that you made me cry
March 16, 2026 0
New York City’s Annie Dressner has released a new video for her single, Dumb Boy, which has been featured on BBC 6 Music thanks to Riley & Coe. Dumb Boy is a song for all [...]
Something for the weekend: This is Lorelie “Angel’s Eye”
March 13, 2026 0
Well that’s it from us for this week and we leave you dear reader with the fantastic opening track from the 2024 album Box for Buddy, Box for Star from American singer, songwriter and record [...]
Bruce Springsteen “A Rainy Night In Soho” – those wet London nights
March 13, 2026 0
Bruce Springsteen is just one of many well known names who have contributed to the new tribute album 20th Century Paddy, which showcases the music of Shane MacGowan. It falls to Springsteen, though, to mark [...]
Video: Iron and Wine “Roses” – Laugh into each other’s empty mouth
March 13, 2026 0
The much-loved Iron and Wine, also known as multi-instrumentalist and producer Sam Beam, has released the third single from his brand new album, Hen’s Teeth. Released on 27th February 2026 via Sub Pop, this is [...]

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