March 2017 – Page 21 – Americana UK

Bill Callahan confirmed as headliner for EOTR 2017

March 9, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

The battle between Green Man and End of the Road for the best americana festival vibe this year continues as Uncut report: “Bill Callahan has been announced as the final headliner for this year’s End Of The Road […]

Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy to release Merle Haggard covers album – Listen

March 9, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

You did read that headline correctly. Rolling Stone reports: “Merle Haggard’s influence knew no bounds, attracting fans from all genres of music. That powerful pull has inspired a new album from indie folk-rock artist Bonnie “Prince” […]

Jim Lauderdale “London Southern” (Proper Records, 2017)

March 9, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Three decades into his career Jim Lauderdale has achieved, with London Southern, a long cherished ambition to record an album in London. The temptation to do so was driven by excellent motives – he could record […]

Linah Rocio “Warrior Talk” (Aveline Records, 2017)

March 9, 2017 Paul Kerr 0

We’re really stretching the boundaries of Americana UK with Chilean born, Swiss based Linah Rocio’s latest album. OK, there’s a banjo to be heard on the second last song here, Megan although it struggles to be […]

Video: Campbell L Sangster “Odds Are Stacked”

March 9, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

Extraordinary video, directed by Mike Matthews, and a powerful song exploring female masculinity from Campbell L Sangster.

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]

Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Features

The Song Remains: Steve Cropper (1941 -2025)

December 8, 2025 2

Prime creator of the Stax sound in the 1960s and keeper of its flame. The world lost one of its most influential guitarists on December 3rd 2025, when Steve Cropper passed away in Nashville, marking the […]

Videos

Video: Louis Brennan “Airport Hotel”

February 20, 2018 0

A hugely powerful and emotional song and video from Irish singer-songwriter Louis Brennan, taken from his album Dead Capital out on February 23rd.

Tracks

L.A. Edwards “Gone 4U” – the passing of time

May 8, 2024 0

L.A. Edwards evoke a drive through the American heartland via CBGBs on their new single ‘Gone 4U’. While the title of the song seems like an homage to Prince, the song itself is pure Midwest americana; […]

Month: March 2017