2017 – Page 137 – Americana UK

David Rawlings “Cumberland Gap” – Listen

July 28, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

New music from David Rawlings is always a bit of a treat and this Southern gothic tune appears on the singer-songwriter’s new album ‘Poor David’s Almanack,’ which is due out August 11th. “That song was written a […]

The Vine Brothers “No Candy” (Independent, 2017)

July 28, 2017 Mark Walton 0

Some clarification to begin: they’re not brothers and none of them is called Vine. That should not in any way undermine the authenticity that the Arkansas trio bring to their rootsy folk/bluesgrass sound, a genre noted […]

Storm the Palace “The Moon above Villiers Street” – Listen

July 28, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Sometimes music doesn’t come quickly – it takes time to mature, to be just right. Sophie Dodds knows this, having spent nine years getting the songs on Storm The Palace’s debut album Snow, Stars and Public Transport just […]

Video: Neil Young & Crazy Horse “Like a Hurricane”

July 28, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

And Friday’s retro slot is filled by Neil Young, live in San Francisco in 1986. No further explanation needed.

Passenger announces surprise new album, out tomorrow

July 27, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Passenger has announced a new album, and if you saw any of the live stream last night (which you can catch below, but not live) (obviously), you’ll have heard that it’s his most americana-y record to […]

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

August 28, 2026 0

On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an energetic […]

The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

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Dolly Parton was born in a one-room cabin in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and rose from rural poverty to become one of the most decorated and beloved artists in music history. While her glitzy outfits […]

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

August 28, 2026 0

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 […]

Year: 2017