February 2018 – Page 12

Interview: William Bell

February 15, 2018 Iain Patience 0

As the Americana world expands almost daily in terms of what its defining characteristics are, we are seeing musicians and artists from the likes of the blues and soul arenas crossing over more and more. William […]

The President Lincoln “Pilgrims and Aliens” (Nine Mile Records, 2018)

February 15, 2018 Scott Baxter 0

The Gaffer generally, and understandably, prefers reviews to not be written in first person. I suppose the prospect of being even partly responsible for unearthing another Everett True would actually be a burden too heavy for […]

Mavis Staples has UK dates in June & July

February 15, 2018 Jonathan Aird 1

Following on from her latest Jeff Tweedy produced album If All I Was Was Black and then touring with Bob Dylan the legendary Mavis Staples has announced a handful of European dates for 2018, including two nights back-to-back […]

Track Premier: Jesse Terry “Mr Blue Sky”

February 15, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Jesse Terry has a brand new album coming out, hot on the heels of last September’s ‘Stargazer’. It’s an album of duets with female artists including: Dar Williams / Sarah Darling / Erin Rae/ Kim Richey […]

Will Varley, Shepherds Bush Empire, London, 9th February 2018

February 15, 2018 Keith Clifford 0

It’s taken Will Varley nearly 15 years to cross Shepherds Bush Green, from where he used to play at Ginglik (a venue in a converted Edwardian public toilet at the other end of the roundabout) to […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Month: February 2018

Interview: William Bell

The President Lincoln “Pilgrims and Aliens” (Nine Mile Records, 2018)

Mavis Staples has UK dates in June & July

Track Premier: Jesse Terry “Mr Blue Sky”

Will Varley, Shepherds Bush Empire, London, 9th February 2018

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”