May 2018 – Page 28 – Americana UK

Cosmos Sunshine “Letdown” – Listen

May 3, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

If you’re born on a hippy commune on the Connecticut River then there’s a good chance you’ll end up with a distinctive name like Cosmos Sunshine Heidtmann. Wisely dropping the Heidtmann, Cosmos Sunshine makes big rolling […]

Callaghan, Bush Hall, London, 26th April 2018

May 3, 2018 David Fox 0

Bush Hall is one of those milestone venues for many artists when they are building their careers as it is just the right size to test whether an act can headline their own London show. With […]

Ray Davies continues his journey through Americana

May 3, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

The quintessential English songwriter Ray Davies has had a long fascination with America, and the USA in particular. His 2013 autobiography was entitled “Americana,” and he went on to release an album of the same name […]

Lilly Hiatt, Nell’s Jazz and Blues, West Kensington London, 25th April 2018

May 3, 2018 Cary Gee 0

It would be an understatement to describe Lilly Hiatt’s introduction to London as understated. But when you are courageous enough to hang yourself out to dry, literally and metaphorically, in full view of the audience, you […]

Video Premiere: Speedbuggy USA “Honky Tonk Singer”

May 3, 2018 Jeremy Searle 0

This is taken from Speedbuggy USA’s new album Kick Out the Twang, due out on 2 July and coinciding with a UK tour (see below). A great song that’s dark, reflective and laced with steel guitar […]

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: May 2018

Cosmos Sunshine “Letdown” – Listen

Callaghan, Bush Hall, London, 26th April 2018

Ray Davies continues his journey through Americana

Lilly Hiatt, Nell’s Jazz and Blues, West Kensington London, 25th April 2018

Video Premiere: Speedbuggy USA “Honky Tonk Singer”

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”