2017 – Page 255 – Americana UK

New Fleet Foxes album picks up where previous ended

March 22, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Like exactly where it left off. Pitchfork reports: “On June 16, Fleet Foxes release Crack-Up, their first new album in six years. According to frontman Robin Pecknold, they pick up literally where they left off on […]

The Sweet Water Warblers “With You” (SweetWaterWarblers, 2017)

March 22, 2017 Rick Bayles 0

Wow! These ladies can really sing. The quality of the harmony work on all the tracks on this EP is just outstanding. Hailing from Michigan, the Sweet Water Warblers are Rachael Davis, Lindsay Lou and May […]

Here’s 10 socially progressive country tunes for you

March 22, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

We love country music here at AUK, but the politics of mainsteam country can be something of a turn off in these weary times, so this is a nice article from Billboard reporting on country anthems […]

Jason Isbell previews new country music exhibit

March 22, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

If you ever get a chance to go to Nashville (a kind of Mecca for americana fans) then the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is still an essential. RS Country reports: “If the thought […]

Video: Henke Wermelin “When We Move Back Home”

March 22, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

A fine song from Sweden from Henke Wermelin’s imminent new album Accolades.

Video: Oh Pray Tell “Poor Black Woman Blues”

August 27, 2026 0

Here is Poor Black Woman Blues, the powerful new single from Oh Pray Tell, also known as the trio of Sally Titasey, Shayna-Adjowa Jones, and Betty Supple. It’s a song of resistance and finding strength together, […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

August 26, 2026 0

As the listener traverses the hills, mountains and valleys of Okkervil River’s albums, there are many treasures lying in wait. Some in plain sight, some hidden, others only to be discovered following repeated excursions. Navigating Down […]

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Year: 2017

New Fleet Foxes album picks up where previous ended

The Sweet Water Warblers “With You” (SweetWaterWarblers, 2017)

Here’s 10 socially progressive country tunes for you

Jason Isbell previews new country music exhibit

Video: Henke Wermelin “When We Move Back Home”

Video: Oh Pray Tell “Poor Black Woman Blues”

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”

Live Review: Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge – 1st-2nd August 2026