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Joan Osborne to release new Dylan covers album

July 4, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
Joan Osborne of philosophical musings about higher being fame has announced the release of her ninth studio album “Songs of Bob Dylan” for September 1st, her own interpretation of Dylan’s catalogue from his 60s and 70s standards through […]
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Drag City finally streams (some) content online

July 4, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
First Aimee Mann.  Then Taylor Swift.  Then when they came for me there was no one left to not stream their albums. And you’re still out of luck on Spotify.  Stereogum report: “Drag City have long […]
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Video: The Unthanks “How Wild The Wind Blows”

July 4, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0
Taken from Taken from Diversions Vol. 4 – The Songs And Poems Of Molly Drake (Nick Drake’s mother of course) this is just beautiful and released as a single on August 4th.
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Warren Zevon book collection goes up for auction

July 3, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
Although you may need to take early retirement to enjoy them all (and if you’re already retired, this whole post is laced with envy).  Stereogum reports: “Late singer and songwriter Warren Zevon’s heroes were writers and […]
Live Reviews

Joe Purdy, support Lydia Ramsey, The Horn, St Albans, 15th June 2017

July 3, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0
Does it get better than this – a beautifully warm evening, driving off to see Joe Purdy for the second time in a week, Bob Harris Country on the radio and Bob’s interviewing Jason Isbell. Oh […]

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Essentials: The Top 10 Lucinda Williams Ballads

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Adam Beattie “Home Fires Burning”

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Book Review: Amy Speace “To The Performer, The Singer–Songwriter’s Handbook”

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Billy Strings to release latest album “So Much For Goodbyes” on 28th August

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Essentials: The Top 10 Lucinda Williams Ballads

July 2, 2026 0
It would be strange to start things off by actually introducing Lucinda Williams, so let’s begin with a justification instead: Williams has been at it since her 1979 debut Ramblin’ Woman, though she only truly broke […]
artwork for Adam Beattie album "Home Fires Burning"
Album Reviews

Adam Beattie “Home Fires Burning”

July 2, 2026 0
The hero’s journey echoed in the experiences of an everyman. It might be an exaggeration to say there are as many types of songwriters as there are songwriters, but then again, it might not. As well […]
Book Reviews

Book Review: Amy Speace “To The Performer, The Singer–Songwriter’s Handbook”

July 2, 2026 0
Amy Speace is a long-standing favourite of Americana UK, her most recent album, The Blue Rock Session, appearing late in 2025, a stripped-back collection on acoustic guitar and piano, recorded at a writing retreat in Wimberley, […]

  • Essentials: The Top 10 Lucinda Williams Ballads
  • Adam Beattie “Home Fires Burning”
  • Book Review: Amy Speace “To The Performer, The Singer–Songwriter’s Handbook”
  • Juana Everett “Past Lives in California”
  • Billy Strings to release latest album “So Much For Goodbyes” on 28th August
  • Beth Lee “Life Keeps Moving On” – we’re on the move again
  • Video: Charles Wesley Godwin “Hey There Son” (feat. Wyatt Flores)
  • Interview: Jeff Finlin – the hero who journeys among us
  • Danni Nicholls “Making Moves”
  • All-star tribute to the Delmore Brothers to be released in October
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  • Alan Peatfield: I'm a massive fan of Charles' music. Saw him perform in Nashville last September and he was magnificent. This track…
  • Alan Peatfield: I've always enjoyed Danni's music since picking up on her thro' "Mockingbird" Seen her live numerous occasions. This new album…
  • keith hargreaves: Great review David check out the podcast too for more from Danni https://americana-uk.com/americana-uk-weekly-podcast-presented-by-auks-keith-hargreaves

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Interview: Jeff Finlin – the hero who journeys among us

July 1, 2026 0
In 2023, an AUK writer displayed exquisite taste by naming Jeff Finlin as one of the top ten greatest americana artists of all time. Congrats to Jeff, as well as, after all, he did record the […]
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Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1
As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]
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Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0
Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

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Ryan Adams album cancelled following allegations

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Variety has reported over the weekend that although Ryan Adams recently announced the release of three new albums due out this year, that number looks to be rapidly shrinking: “The first of his planned 2019 releases, “Big […]
Live Reviews

Steve Earle and The Dukes, O2 Academy, Bristol, 17th July 2018

July 31, 2018 0
It was with great anticipation that I finally got to see Steve Earle and The Dukes live for the first time when they came to the O2 Academy in Bristol. As anyone who has seen the […]
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The Mavericks announce a new album “Moon & Stars” and European tour dates

March 6, 2024 0
Americana icons The Mavericks have announced details of their highly-anticipated new album ‘Moon & Stars’.  The record is due for release on 17th May via the band’s Mono Mundo Recordings imprint in conjunction with Thirty Tigers.  […]

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