October 2017 – Page 4

Pick of the Political Pops: Paul Simon “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”

October 27, 2017 Paul Villers 0

When we came round from the effects of one of our all too regular Bacchanalia some months ago we were surprised to find that we had decided to divorce our partner(s) in the European Union. The […]

Matt Woods “How to Survive” (Lonely Ones Records 2017)

October 27, 2017 Dave Clarke 0

Matt Woods hails from Knoxville, Tennessee where this CD was recorded in Shed 55. Here is an album to linger with and learn from. Matt accepts the reality of modern life. In Love in a Nuclear […]

Video: Emmylou Harris & the Hot Band “Luxury Liner”

October 27, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

October’s last retro slot is taken by one of the all-time great bands, here including Rodney Crowell and Albert Lee, with the peerless Emmylou Harris tearing through Luxury Liner. Have a good weekend everyone.

Tom Waits’ remastered “Anti” albums out next month

October 26, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

If you’re stuck for stocking fillers for 6 different people this Christmas, Tom Waits is set to release newly remastered versions of each of his acclaimed albums in the Anti-catalogue next month. In addition, the album ‘Real […]

Bruce Cockburn “Bone On Bone” (True North Records 2017)

October 26, 2017 Michael Farley 0

A lot is expected of a new release from one of Canada’s finest musicians so this new offering after a hiatus of around six years has been eagerly awaited. The good news is that it does […]

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 […]

Interviews

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

Interviews

Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0

Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]

Interviews

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0

American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]

Americana Roots

Americana Roots: Armchair Boogie

July 8, 2022 0

Americana Roots highlights the freshest and most original Americana and bluegrass from across the pond in the US. It covers everything from brand-new, just out of the box bands, to cult favourites, to established acts who […]

Videos

Video: Angus & Julia Stone “The Wedding Song”

February 26, 2024 0

Here is the beautiful new single from Australian singer-songwriters Angus and Julia Stone. It’s unashamedly, unselfconsciously romantic, focusing on the joy to be found in loving relationships. It’s rare to find a song that is heart-warming […]

Album Reviews

Danny George Wilson “Another Place”

November 3, 2021 0

This diverse mix of songs shows it is possible to get a second first impression for this already well-known Americana voice. For Danny and the Champions of the World frontman Danny George Wilson, inspiration for his […]

Month: October 2017

Pick of the Political Pops: Paul Simon “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”

Matt Woods “How to Survive” (Lonely Ones Records 2017)

Video: Emmylou Harris & the Hot Band “Luxury Liner”

Tom Waits’ remastered “Anti” albums out next month

Bruce Cockburn “Bone On Bone” (True North Records 2017)

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”