Americana UK

Petunia live at the Kitchen Garden Cafe, Birmingham - 24th September 2026

Live Review: Petunia (solo without The Vipers), The Kitchen Garden Café, Birmingham – 24th September 2026

October 1, 2026 0

The Kitchen Garden Café in King’s Heath, Birmingham, makes you glad people still believe in putting good music in small rooms. Attached to a restaurant and garden centre by day, it becomes an intimate music venue […]

Interview: Fischer-Z’s John Watts reminisces on 50 years of making heartfelt music

October 1, 2026 0

The songs of John Watts, whether in his band Fischer-Z, in his other bands or as a solo artist, aren’t technically Americana, but everything in their construction and recording has the feel of exactly what Americana […]

Folk-americana duo Rosine announce debut album due Spring 2027

October 1, 2026 0

The Nashville-based duo Rosine featuring GRAMMY Award winner Forrest O’Connor and rising vocalist Meredith Lane O’Connor have announced the release of their self-titled debut album, Rosine, due Spring 2027 on Compass Records. The announcement comes with […]

Julie Christensen “Don’t You Push” – no names, no id, and that’s the cops

October 1, 2026 0

We’re always behind the times, look at us about to be making a fuss about ICE when we could be talking about the new tourist attraction cum snipers’ nest that a cemetery needs, or political adverts […]

Video Premiere and Q&A: Lady Nade “Identity”

October 1, 2026 0

Lady Nade’s journey of self-exploration is brought to vivid life in this bold new single, Identity. With uplifting, joyous backing vocals and instrumentation, Lady Nade delivers thought provoking lyrics that reveal the many aspects of herself. […]

Essentials
Essentials: The Top Ten Songs That Name-Drop Other Artists: AUK Readers’ Choice
An Essentials occasional one-off feature, this one responding to our readers’ input. We ran a previous Essentials list which covered the top ten songs that name-drop other artists. As the title suggests, an artist mentions [...]
Interviews
Interview: Fischer-Z’s John Watts reminisces on 50 years of making heartfelt music
The songs of John Watts, whether in his band Fischer-Z, in his other bands or as a solo artist, aren’t technically Americana, but everything in their construction and recording has the feel of exactly what [...]
Can't Live with it, Can't Live without it
Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Sufjan Stevens
The Americana UK archives are not exactly rammed with Sufjan Stevens content. Andrew Frolish selected the sublime John Wayne Gacy, Jr. for his Chain Gang feature in 2022 (here). Otherwise, there are a few ‘guest [...]
Interviews
Interview: Shawn Colvin, celebrating 30 years of “A Few Small Repairs”
Shawn Colvin has long established herself as one of the most captivating of singer-songwriters. She’s an accomplished guitar player, possessed of a fine voice, and she’s a storyteller of great talent. Her first album, Steady [...]
Features
For the Sake of the Song: Lucinda Williams “Metal Firecracker”
There are songs that you love for the lyrics, songs that you love for the music; sometimes you get a song where both are so perfect you have a masterpiece. Lucinda Williams’ Metal Firecracker is [...]

Sufjan Stevens at Celebrate Brooklyn 2011

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Sufjan Stevens

September 30, 2026 0

The Americana UK archives are not exactly rammed with Sufjan Stevens content. Andrew Frolish selected the sublime John Wayne Gacy, Jr. for his Chain Gang feature in 2022 (here). Otherwise, there are a few ‘guest appearance’ […]

Folk Tracks Roundup – September 2026

September 30, 2026 0

At last we’ve managed to gather in enough fine new Folk tracks to make for another roundup, and what a variety we have this time. From an ultra-modern take on alternate folk to the traditional: we’re […]

Tessa Rosa Jackson live at St Pancras Old Church, London - 16th September 2026

Live Review: Tessa Rose Jackson + Chloe Foy, St Pancras Old Church, London – 16th September 2026

September 30, 2026 0

The shortening autumnal hours mean the dark night sky is showing through the church windows well before showtime at this Victorian church, just a block away from the London bases of some of the world’s biggest […]

James Felice announces release of second solo album in November

September 30, 2026 0

James Felice has announced that Homeworld Blue, his sophomore solo album, will be released on 13th November 2026 via Conor Oberst’s Million Stars Records. Produced by Nate Walcott of Bright Eyes and recorded in Omaha, Nebraska, […]

Mildred “Bird Laugh” – snow is falling

September 30, 2026 0

Mildred have not let the grass grow; their debut release came out earlier this year, and already they have new music in the form of a double A-side single, of which Bird Laugh forms an A-side. As […]

Julie Christensen “Don’t You Push” – no names, no id, and that’s the cops
October 1, 2026 0
We’re always behind the times, look at us about to be making a fuss about ICE when we could be talking about the new tourist attraction cum snipers’ nest that a cemetery needs, or political [...]
Video Premiere and Q&A: Lady Nade “Identity”
October 1, 2026 0
Lady Nade’s journey of self-exploration is brought to vivid life in this bold new single, Identity. With uplifting, joyous backing vocals and instrumentation, Lady Nade delivers thought provoking lyrics that reveal the many aspects of [...]
Folk Tracks Roundup – September 2026
September 30, 2026 0
At last we’ve managed to gather in enough fine new Folk tracks to make for another roundup, and what a variety we have this time. From an ultra-modern take on alternate folk to the traditional: [...]
Mildred “Bird Laugh” – snow is falling
September 30, 2026 0
Mildred have not let the grass grow; their debut release came out earlier this year, and already they have new music in the form of a double A-side single, of which Bird Laugh forms an A-side. [...]
Video: Arborist “The Taming Of Horses” – Time is all in our minds
September 30, 2026 0
Here’s the latest single from award-winning singer-songwriter Arborist, also known as Mark McCambridge. The Taming Of Horses features layers of atmospheric instrumentation that lift up the tuneful keys and reinforce McCambridge’s ranging, melodic voice. His [...]

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