2017 – Page 17 – Americana UK

Richard Warren “Disentangled” (Hudson, 2017)

December 6, 2017 Mark Nenadic 0

Those of you familiar with Richard Warren’s previous solo records will know what to expect from this fourth album – Disentangled. You won’t be disappointed either. Sounding like a stoner/psychedelic happening featuring Duane Eddy on guitar and […]

Alela Diane announces new “motherhood” album “Cusp”

December 6, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Portland, Oregon based singer-songwriter Alela Diane has announced her return with a new album “Cusp”, the follow up to 2013’s “About Farewell”. The new album is about the unspoken artistic taboo: “Have a baby if you […]

Video: JD McPherson “Style (Is A Losing Game)”

December 6, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

Ahead of UK dates in February/March this is the latest from JD McPherson, taken from his new Undivided Heart & Soul album, and a great choppy slice of rock’n’roll it is too.

Alex Hedley “Let it Roll On” – Listen

December 5, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Dorset based Alex Hedley has released his new single ‘Let It Roll On’ taken from his ‘This Life’ EP which comes out later next month. If Nick Drake-esqe acoustic folk is your thing, you’ll probably enjoy this. Not […]

First new John Prine album in 13 years on the way

December 5, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Unlucky for some, unless you’re a baker. Rolling Stone reports: “John Prine, whose 2017 highlights included headlining the Newport Folk Festival, releasing his first-ever book, John Prine Beyond Words, and winning Artist of the Year at the […]

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

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Well that’s it from us for this week, and what a sad week it’s been for not just the americana and country communities but for, well human decency. Plaudits can be cloying when someone moves on […]

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

August 28, 2026 0

A strong storytelling album, highlighted by good songs, exemplary playing and a fascinating soundscape. Chris Murphy was born into an Irish-Italian family in New York, growing up surrounded by a wide range of traditional music such […]

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

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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 […]

Year: 2017