2017 – Page 144 – Americana UK

Jinder “Kingsize Blackfoot” (Din of Ecstasy 2017)

July 21, 2017 Dave Clarke 1

This is Phil Dewhurst (Jinder)’s 10th album. He lives and works in Dorset, and by his own words has played, sung, recorded, engineered, produced and mastered this album himself at a studio in that county. The […]

Lord Huron to return to UK

July 21, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Don’t get too excited though – it’s not until after Christmas (but at least now you know what to ask for !). Lord Huron will be bringing the sounds of their 2015 album Strange Trails back […]

The Deslondes “Hurry Home” (New West Records, 2017)

July 21, 2017 Paul Kerr 0

Five divergent musicians who eventually found each other in New Orleans, The Deslondes follow up their impressive 2014 debut album with the equally fine Hurry Home. Less country inclined than its predecessor the album finds the […]

Harbottle & Jonas “Anna is a Dancer” (Independent, 2017)

July 21, 2017 Owen Gillham 0

A descending, modal chord progression plucked out on what sounds like a 12 string guitar, the twang of a string bent here and there – with the first few bars, any listener with a penchant for […]

Rainbrother “Fat Eggs” – Listen

July 21, 2017 Jonathan Aird 1

Having struggled with immigration for their SXSW appearance this year – lead singer Bjarke Bendtsen had his entry visa which resulted in Rainbrother playing their first gig in Austin with Bjarke still on his living room couch […]

The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

August 28, 2026 0

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 […]

Iron & Wine announces “Hen’s Teeth (Deluxe edition)”

August 28, 2026 0

Iron & Wine aka Sam Beam has announced the release of Hen’s Teeth (Deluxe Edition) due out 22nd September from Sub Pop. This expanded edition features six new recordings in total: four previously unreleased songs along […]

Year: 2017

Jinder “Kingsize Blackfoot” (Din of Ecstasy 2017)

Lord Huron to return to UK

The Deslondes “Hurry Home” (New West Records, 2017)

Harbottle & Jonas “Anna is a Dancer” (Independent, 2017)

Rainbrother “Fat Eggs” – Listen

The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

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

Iron & Wine announces “Hen’s Teeth (Deluxe edition)”

Damien Dempsey “Holywell”

The latest AUK Podcast is now available featuring MMJ’s Jim James on being Wowed Out