March 2017 – Page 6 – Americana UK

Steepways “Holy Smoke” (Mansion House Records 2017)

March 28, 2017 Rick Bayles 0

This is a strong first album from London songwriting duo Blair Chadwick and Charlie Bateson, operating under the nom de guerre of Steepways. They’ve assembled a talented group of musicians around them – Drummer Jamie Shaw, […]

Video: Ashton Lane “Slow Grown”

March 28, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

Husband and wife duo Tim & Esther O’Connor preview a fine slow burning song from their forthcoming new album with a guest appearance from Graeme Duffin, guitarist with Wet Wet Wet and Esther’s father. There’s a […]

Sean Rowe “New Lore” (Anti, 2017)

March 27, 2017 David Cowling 0

I really try to be fair when writing these reviews. I try not to get too caught up in my own taste, try to be a little bit objective at least, measure the records against what […]

London based and fancy reviewing gigs for us?

March 27, 2017 Mark Whitfield 2

We get a fair amount of offers to cover gigs by americana artists here at AUK but particularly with showcases and album launches, they are often London based which is awkward since precisely one of our […]

Lucy Rose announces UK/European dates, new album

March 27, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Lucy Rose has announced details of a new album and a “global cinema tour” taking her to rather exciting places to showcase the record and its companion documentary film. ‘Something’s Changing’ will be released on the […]