May 2018 – Page 5 – Americana UK

The Equatorial Group “Apricity” (Independent, 2018)

May 25, 2018 Elise Kennedy 0

The Equatorial Group’s self-funded debut album ‘Apricity’ does not fit neatly into a particular genre of Americana, having a distinctly psychedelic acoustic sound. ‘Motorbikes’ is the closest to a country-Americana song with the opening guitar picking of […]

Pick of the Political Pops: The Jayhawks “Stumbling Through The Dark”

May 25, 2018 Paul Villers 0

We like to think of The Bunker as a place of refuge situated as it is deep underground in the bowels of the lower reaches of Americana-UK Towers. Here, with a well stocked bar, a fast […]

Massage “Lydia” – Listen

May 25, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Alex Naidus – formerly of Pains of Being Pure at Heart – heads up Massage, an LA based band with a nice line in jangly-guitar pop. ‘Lydia’ is one of the first songs the band worked […]

David Crosby has UK dates upcoming

May 25, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Get excited – David Crosby, the one who writes “the weird shit” has announced UK dates for this September. Don’t get too excited, it’s not what we’d call a tour. It’s two dates – Manchester at […]

Video: Joe Ely “Musta Notta Gotta Lotta”

May 25, 2018 Jeremy Searle 0

For the retro slot this week we go back to 1986 and Joe Ely live, with David Grissom on guitar, and an incendiary live version of this classic. Have a great Bank Holiday everyone, more videos […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Justin Hinds & the Dominos - Early Recordings
By Joe Nathan , 8 hours ago
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Kasey Chambers - The Captain
By Joe Nathan , 18 hours ago
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Ratboys - Singin’ to an Empty Chair
By Joe Nathan , 1 day ago
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Third World - Journey to Addis
By Joe Nathan , 2 days ago
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Rosanne Cash - The River & the Thread (vinyl) Jes...
By Peter Thompson , 3 days ago
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Drive-By Truckers - Pizza Deliverance
By Joe Nathan , 3 days ago
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Guy Clark - Keepers
By Joe Nathan , 3 days ago
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Jerry Jeff Walker - Cowboy Boots and Bathin’ Suits
By Joe Nathan , 3 days ago
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Jimmy Buffett - A1A
By Joe Nathan , 4 days ago

Video Premiere: Roswell Road “Weirdo at the Party”

March 27, 2026 0

Here’s the spirited new single from London-based americana duo Roswell Road. Singer-songwriters Jasmine Watkiss and Zoë Wren tell frank, authentic stories, opening up with refreshing honesty about themselves and their everyday lives. Weirdo at the Party […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

March 26, 2026 0

As we await the outcome of our search for the Best Americana Song Of All Time, Dean Nardi kicks off the return of our popular Essentials series with a light-hearted look at the songs that pepper […]

Brown Horse “Total Dive”

March 26, 2026 0

Another stellar offering from a band with a burgeoning reputation. Norfolk’s Brown Horse is a band that is nothing if not prolific. Total Dive is the band’s third album in as many years. That productivity probably […]

Month: May 2018