Americana UK

Ferris and Sylvester proclaim “It’s a Joy To Be Alive”

June 3, 2026 0

Having topped the UK’s Official Jazz & Blues Albums Chart, earned an Album of the Year at the Americana UK Awards, and played everywhere from Glastonbury to SXSW, Ferris & Sylvester have announced their new album, […]

It was fifty years and five months today…

June 3, 2026 0

Well, here’s the thing, we’re hitting all the anniversaries over the next few years. And whilst it is true that Dylan’s Desire came out on the 5th of January 1976 there is another reason to mention […]

The Jayhawks celebrate 40 years with UK tour and a new album, Yippee!!

June 3, 2026 2

Tour includes first time in Brighton. The Minneapolis band has announced four dates so far in the UK, with hopefully more to come. One date that stands out is the Brighton gig, which is their first […]

Liv Wade “Carolina” – finally, another song that mentions parallelograms

June 3, 2026 0

Carolina is a person that Liv Wade clearly wants to avoid, and Liv Wade makes clear that to do so allows her to be “free to be myself and not afraid to tell the truth.” For […]

Video Premiere: Turn Turn Turn “Manitowoc”

June 3, 2026 0

Here’s the latest video from americana trio Turn Turn Turn. The band features Savannah Smith on vocals and guitar, Barb Brynstad on vocals and bass, and Adam Levy on vocals and guitar. Collectively, the three are […]

Can't Live with it, Can't Live without it
Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Buffalo Springfield
There’s something about Buffalo Springfield. I can’t quite put my finger on it. Their work is shrouded in a haze. That is, it’s hard to look at anything that Stephen Stills or Neil Young did [...]
Features
More People Really Should Know About: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast
Readers who caught one of Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast’s shows at the tail-end of 2025 and in early 2026 will understand the reasons for nominating this Asheville, North Carolina band as one deserving of [...]
Cajun Corner
Cajun Corner – 2 Coreys, and Cajun country’s most decorated academic
This time around, we’ve got new albums from a brace of Coreys, a new single from a feted musician and poet, plus a landmark anniversary for a beacon of Louisiana music. MoMojo Records are releasing [...]
Features
For The Sake Of The Song: Lori McKenna “Drinkin’ Problem”
The New York Times recently published a list of what they say are the “30 Greatest Living American songwriters”, and while it was nice to see Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Brandy Clark make the [...]
Anniversary Cheers
Anniversary Cheers: Iris DeMent’s “The Way I Should” celebrates 30 years
Yep Roc Records re-releases Iris DeMent’s iconic third album on its 30th anniversary – and it sounds better than ever! So, following on from the 30th Anniversary release of Iris DeMent’s album My Life, very [...]

Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast at Bromley Blues Club 7th December 2025

More People Really Should Know About: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast

June 2, 2026 0

Readers who caught one of Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast’s shows at the tail-end of 2025 and in early 2026 will understand the reasons for nominating this Asheville, North Carolina band as one deserving of wider […]

Jesper Lindell “Whicha Way Did It Go” – zipping up his boots

June 2, 2026 0

Jesper Lindell more than invokes a muscular Memphis sound on this latest single from the upcoming album Royal, he actually took his band on a road trip to the States, booking two days in each of […]

Video Premiere: ES Pearl Presents… Ed Snodderly “Fixing This Old Gate”

June 2, 2026 0

ES Pearl Presents Baggage Flies Free is the latest collection of Appalachian sounds from the acclaimed Ed Snodderly, due to be released on 19th June 2026 on Majestic Records/Need to Know Music. Long celebrated, Snodderly is […]

Cajun Corner – 2 Coreys, and Cajun country’s most decorated academic

June 1, 2026 2

This time around, we’ve got new albums from a brace of Coreys, a new single from a feted musician and poet, plus a landmark anniversary for a beacon of Louisiana music. MoMojo Records are releasing a […]

Lori Mckenna at New Bedford Summerfest 1st July 2006

For The Sake Of The Song: Lori McKenna “Drinkin’ Problem”

June 1, 2026 1

The New York Times recently published a list of what they say are the “30 Greatest Living American songwriters”, and while it was nice to see Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Brandy Clark make the cut, […]

It was fifty years and five months today…
June 3, 2026 0
Well, here’s the thing, we’re hitting all the anniversaries over the next few years. And whilst it is true that Dylan’s Desire came out on the 5th of January 1976 there is another reason to [...]
Liv Wade “Carolina” – finally, another song that mentions parallelograms
June 3, 2026 0
Carolina is a person that Liv Wade clearly wants to avoid, and Liv Wade makes clear that to do so allows her to be “free to be myself and not afraid to tell the truth.” [...]
Video Premiere: Turn Turn Turn “Manitowoc”
June 3, 2026 0
Here’s the latest video from americana trio Turn Turn Turn. The band features Savannah Smith on vocals and guitar, Barb Brynstad on vocals and bass, and Adam Levy on vocals and guitar. Collectively, the three [...]
Jesper Lindell “Whicha Way Did It Go” – zipping up his boots
June 2, 2026 0
Jesper Lindell more than invokes a muscular Memphis sound on this latest single from the upcoming album Royal, he actually took his band on a road trip to the States, booking two days in each [...]
Video Premiere: ES Pearl Presents… Ed Snodderly “Fixing This Old Gate”
June 2, 2026 0
ES Pearl Presents Baggage Flies Free is the latest collection of Appalachian sounds from the acclaimed Ed Snodderly, due to be released on 19th June 2026 on Majestic Records/Need to Know Music. Long celebrated, Snodderly [...]

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