Americana UK

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Samuel James Taylor

August 3, 2026 0

In one of several playfully erudite, self-written reflections included in press materials accompanying his debut solo album, Wild Tales and Broken Hearts (Sweet Irene Records, 2022), Sheffield troubadour Samuel James Taylor brands himself a believer in […]

Americana Stories – 1 month left to submit your story

August 3, 2026 0

After announcing this new feature in the Spring, the more observant of readers will notice that we have been publishing stories sent in by our readers since June, which have been of a hugely impressive standard […]

AMERICANAFEST returns for its 27th year in September

August 3, 2026 0

With the autumn approaching in the distance, music fans will be aware that one of its highlights is AMERICANAFEST which brings together showcasing artists, industry leaders and music fans across a wide range of venues in […]

The Song Remains: Glen Hansard (1970-2026)

August 3, 2026 0

Busker, songwriter and actor who helped keep Ireland’s culture on the world’s stage. Irish singer-songwriter and actor Glen Hansard was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in the early morning of Wednesday 29 July in West […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 247 “Careful… Now!”

August 3, 2026 0

To twist the words of Father Ted towards current politics, I’m not thinking of madness and idiocy, or indeed the faults of the Catholic church, but the call to arms this week by the current PM. […]

Features
For The Sake Of The Song: Bonnie Raitt “I Can’t Make You Love Me”
During the almost 55 years since the release of her eponymous debut album, Bonnie Raitt has established herself as a top quality singer and slide guitar player; she has won many awards over her career, [...]
AUK Mini-Gigs
Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Samuel James Taylor
In one of several playfully erudite, self-written reflections included in press materials accompanying his debut solo album, Wild Tales and Broken Hearts (Sweet Irene Records, 2022), Sheffield troubadour Samuel James Taylor brands himself a believer [...]
Features
Americana Stories – 1 month left to submit your story
After announcing this new feature in the Spring, the more observant of readers will notice that we have been publishing stories sent in by our readers since June, which have been of a hugely impressive [...]
Features
The Song Remains: Glen Hansard (1970-2026)
Busker, songwriter and actor who helped keep Ireland’s culture on the world’s stage. Irish singer-songwriter and actor Glen Hansard was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in the early morning of Wednesday 29 July in [...]
Features
Americana Stories – Rick Bayles “The Little Shop of Hollers”
The next Americana Story comes from one of our own. Rick Bayles escaped the UK to live in the Dordogne region of France, and from there he reports back through his monthly Vox Continental column, [...]

LeBarons “Running River” – when will the good time arrive?

August 3, 2026 0

We’ve been with Lebarons since the 2018 singles leading up to their first album, their last release was Days Are Mountains some three years back, and this is their latest single. Should we guess at a […]

Video Premiere: Bob Hillman “Interesting Friends”

August 3, 2026 0

King of the Bees is the latest musical project from San Francisco singer-songwriter Bob Hillman. Originally, King of the Bees was envisioned as a ‘secret’ band, with mystery surrounding its members. However, it didn’t work out […]

Something for the weekend: case/lang/veirs “People Have The Power”

July 31, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week, and we leave you dear reader with a new song from case/lang/veirs who have this week shared their cover of Patti Smith’s track People Have The Power which […]

Jack Browning to release his long awaited second album in September

July 31, 2026 0

London-based singer-songwriter Jack Browning will release his sophomore album, Painted Skies, on September 16th via Too Fine Records. The twelve-song collection follows Browning’s signing to the Nashville label earlier this year and arrives after two years […]

Americana Stories – Rick Bayles “The Little Shop of Hollers”

July 31, 2026 0

The next Americana Story comes from one of our own. Rick Bayles escaped the UK to live in the Dordogne region of France, and from there he reports back through his monthly Vox Continental column, sharing […]

LeBarons “Running River” – when will the good time arrive?
August 3, 2026 0
We’ve been with Lebarons since the 2018 singles leading up to their first album, their last release was Days Are Mountains some three years back, and this is their latest single. Should we guess at [...]
Video Premiere: Bob Hillman “Interesting Friends”
August 3, 2026 0
King of the Bees is the latest musical project from San Francisco singer-songwriter Bob Hillman. Originally, King of the Bees was envisioned as a ‘secret’ band, with mystery surrounding its members. However, it didn’t work [...]
Something for the weekend: case/lang/veirs “People Have The Power”
July 31, 2026 0
Well that’s it from us for this week, and we leave you dear reader with a new song from case/lang/veirs who have this week shared their cover of Patti Smith’s track People Have The Power [...]
Twilark “Tired To Sleep” – to sleep , perchance to forget
July 31, 2026 0
“I never wanted to need anyone or anything” sings Twilark (aka Canon Pence) on this woozy love song that drifts between states of needing, rejecting, feeling morose and maybe just a little confused. There’s a [...]
Video: Gareth Dunlop “Freewheeling” (Live at Salvation Music Studios)
July 31, 2026 0
The latest single from Belfast singer-songwriter Gareth Dunlop is a reflective song that explores the importance of memory and the elements of our younger selves still apparent in who we become. With lyrics that many [...]

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