2017 – Page 249 – Americana UK

Tift Merritt “Stitch of The World” (Yep Roc Records, 2017)

March 28, 2017 Peter Churchill 1

In 2015, after almost two years on the road touring in support of her album Travelling Alone, Tift Merritt decided to take a year off the road, just “to see what would happen to me.” What […]

The Buttertones “Gravedigging ” (Innovative Leisure, 2017)

March 28, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, at last here’s an album with plenty of twang – of course in this case it’s the treble high guitar twang of a surf band, given a somewhat harder edge with a heavy dose of […]

Rodney Crowell talks about Guy Clark in new podcast

March 28, 2017 Mark Whitfield 1

Imagine having this many friends. Rolling Stone reports: “Rodney Crowell has been Guy Clark’s buddy, Emmylou Harris’ bandmate and one of country music’s biggest hitmakers, and this week he’s Chris Shiflett’s guest on the latest episode […]

Steepways “Holy Smoke” (Mansion House Records 2017)

March 28, 2017 Rick Bayles 0

This is a strong first album from London songwriting duo Blair Chadwick and Charlie Bateson, operating under the nom de guerre of Steepways. They’ve assembled a talented group of musicians around them – Drummer Jamie Shaw, […]

Video: Ashton Lane “Slow Grown”

March 28, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

Husband and wife duo Tim & Esther O’Connor preview a fine slow burning song from their forthcoming new album with a guest appearance from Graeme Duffin, guitarist with Wet Wet Wet and Esther’s father. There’s a […]

“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

June 29, 2026 0

Jeffrey Silverstein has announced Doggone, his new album, is set for release on 23rd October via UK label Full Time Hobby. Meeting at the intersection of the loner-folk, cosmic country, and kraut-laden choogle, Silverstein is a […]

Cover art for Jolene Marie album "Sun Creek"

Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

June 29, 2026 0

Calgary singer-songwriter delivers ten vignettes that explore the intertwining of desire and despair on this excellent debut album. Jolene Marie is not an artist comfortable in the spotlight. With a generally private and reserved persona, she […]

Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

June 29, 2026 0

Shooter Jennings has announced the release of Diamonds, a new album of previously unheard songs by his father, Waylon Jennings. Physical copies (CDs, LPs, Cassettes) and downloads of Diamonds will be in stores on 13th November […]

Year: 2017

Tift Merritt “Stitch of The World” (Yep Roc Records, 2017)

The Buttertones “Gravedigging ” (Innovative Leisure, 2017)

Rodney Crowell talks about Guy Clark in new podcast

Steepways “Holy Smoke” (Mansion House Records 2017)

Video: Ashton Lane “Slow Grown”

“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

For the Sake of the Song: Elles Bailey “Starling”

Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”