Americana UK

Icarus Phoenix “The Oligarchy” – prepare for a shock

September 7, 2026 0

The latest song from Icarus Phoenix touches softly on the endless cycles of change – whether that be in the realm of the personal or on the larger canvas of political changes and upheavals. When contrasting […]

Video Premiere: Grey DeLisle “There’s The Door”

September 7, 2026 0

GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Grey DeLisle delivers a catchy new song and a fine vocal performance in her new single, There’s The Door. Once again, with lilting melody, precision, humour, and emotive character, DeLisle demonstrates that she possesses […]

Something for the weekend: Great Lakes “Why Did My Love Go Away?”

September 4, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week, and we leave you dear reader with a track from the new album by Great Lakes, Fear of the Fear, a band we have been big fans of […]

Classic Clips: The Monkees “What Am I Doing Hangin’ ‘Round?” – The Monkees TV Series Episode 40, “Monkees Marooned” 1967

September 4, 2026 1

Growing up, I loved to watch the television show The Monkees, though looking back, I figure I wasn’t watching the episodes as they first aired, but re-runs. There were only two series of the show, though […]

The Waterboys live at OVO Hydro, Glasgow - 29th August 2026

Live review: The Waterboys, OVO Hydro, Glasgow – 29th August 2026

September 4, 2026 0

Prior to this homecoming gig, much had been made about the release of Atlantic Rain: The Lost Fisherman’s Blues Recordings, the latest offering on Fantasy Records; a collection of lost material from the 86-88 sessions. Tonight, […]

Classic Clips
Classic Clips: The Monkees “What Am I Doing Hangin’ ‘Round?” – The Monkees TV Series Episode 40, “Monkees Marooned” 1967
Growing up, I loved to watch the television show The Monkees, though looking back, I figure I wasn’t watching the episodes as they first aired, but re-runs. There were only two series of the show, [...]
Classic Clips
Classic Clip: Pieta Brown with Bo Ramsey “Bad News” – venue unknown, 2010
Pieta Brown (53) is the daughter of beloved folk singer-songwriter Greg Brown with whom she reunited after a rather bohemian lifestyle following her parents’ separation when she was 2 years old. At the time she [...]
Anniversary Cheers
Anniversary Cheers: case/lang/veirs celebrates 10 years
Outstanding one-off album is re-released together with an album of live tracks from the tour that accompanied the album, plus a new song (on vinyl and digital). case/lang/veirs was released in 2016. In keeping with [...]
Classic Clips
Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975
On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an [...]
Features
The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)
Dolly Parton was born in a one-room cabin in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and rose from rural poverty to become one of the most decorated and beloved artists in music history. While her glitzy [...]

Brothers Osborne will release fifth album “Watertown” in October

September 4, 2026 0

The award-winning duo Brothers Osborne have announced their fifth studio album, Watertown, will be released on 23rd October 2026 via MCA / Snakefarm in the UK. Named in reference to, and in reverence of, their hometown, […]

Our new supporters playlist is out tomorrow – win tickets to see Ranagri

September 4, 2026 0

If you’re not subscribing to our monthly supporters newsletter you’ll be missing out on our exclusive supporters playlist of the best new americana we’ve heard over the last few weeks which this month includes new tracks […]

The latest AUK Podcast now available featuring My Girl The River and Hollow Hand

September 4, 2026 0

This week’s show is a tale of two albums, both released today. First up, Keith chats with Kris Wilkinson-Hughes on the story behind their new album Manifest Good Things, which we published our review of yesterday, […]

Julian Taylor “Drive” – moving forward, of course

September 4, 2026 0

A new song from Julian Taylor is always good news, and if it also features his regular UK band of Michele Stodart on bass, Raevennan Husbandes on guitar, and Sian Monaghan on drums then that’s going […]

Video: Grace Elizabeth Harvey “The Dream of Common Language” – the search for deeper understanding

September 4, 2026 0

Be absorbed by The Dream of Common Language by Liverpool singer-songwriter Grace Elizabeth Harvey. Opening with fluttering guitar, the song builds gently through subtle percussion and the sweet melody of Harvey’s pure voice. Her words tumble […]

Icarus Phoenix “The Oligarchy” – prepare for a shock
September 7, 2026 0
The latest song from Icarus Phoenix touches softly on the endless cycles of change – whether that be in the realm of the personal or on the larger canvas of political changes and upheavals. When [...]
Video Premiere: Grey DeLisle “There’s The Door”
September 7, 2026 0
GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Grey DeLisle delivers a catchy new song and a fine vocal performance in her new single, There’s The Door. Once again, with lilting melody, precision, humour, and emotive character, DeLisle demonstrates that she [...]
Something for the weekend: Great Lakes “Why Did My Love Go Away?”
September 4, 2026 0
Well that’s it from us for this week, and we leave you dear reader with a track from the new album by Great Lakes, Fear of the Fear, a band we have been big fans [...]
Julian Taylor “Drive” – moving forward, of course
September 4, 2026 0
A new song from Julian Taylor is always good news, and if it also features his regular UK band of Michele Stodart on bass, Raevennan Husbandes on guitar, and Sian Monaghan on drums then that’s [...]
Video: Grace Elizabeth Harvey “The Dream of Common Language” – the search for deeper understanding
September 4, 2026 0
Be absorbed by The Dream of Common Language by Liverpool singer-songwriter Grace Elizabeth Harvey. Opening with fluttering guitar, the song builds gently through subtle percussion and the sweet melody of Harvey’s pure voice. Her words [...]

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