August 2017 – Page 12

Paul Messinger “America 2.0 – Assorted Tales and The New Myth” (Independent 2017)

August 18, 2017 Keith Hargreaves 0

America 2.0 is an extraordinary album that attempts to examine the very concept of what America is in the Trump era and what it means to be part of the great American melting pot. It is […]

Pitchfork Live series hosts Iron & Wine tonight

August 18, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Get your cocktails/mocktails ready. They report: “Pitchfork is pleased to announce the latest installment in the ongoing Pitchfork Live series. On Friday, August 18, Iron & Wine will perform live from the studios at One World Trade Center in New York […]

Steve Earle: “We’ve never had an orangutan in the White House before”

August 18, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

There’s a fascinating interview with Steve Earle over at RS Country this morning where he talks extensively about, among other things, his latest record and Trump. He tells them: “I don’t see him finishing the term. […]

Track premiere: Moonsville Collective “Hurricane Girl” – Listen

August 18, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Moonsville Collective is a Southern California five piece whose new album “Moonsville III” comes out on September 8th promising “sonically warmer, more upbeat waters” for these troubled times. Their new single from the record, Hurricane Girl is an understated, bluegrass […]

Video: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit “If We Were Vampires”

August 18, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

A lovely video for one of the best songs on the mighty Jason Isbell’s latest album The Nashville Sound. UK dates in October.

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Month: August 2017

Paul Messinger “America 2.0 – Assorted Tales and The New Myth” (Independent 2017)

Pitchfork Live series hosts Iron & Wine tonight

Steve Earle: “We’ve never had an orangutan in the White House before”

Track premiere: Moonsville Collective “Hurricane Girl” – Listen

Video: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit “If We Were Vampires”

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”