July 2018 – Page 15 – Americana UK

The Wood Brothers “One Drop Of Truth” (Honey Jar Records 2018)

July 16, 2018 Michael Farley 0

The Wood Brothers comprise the trio of brothers Oliver and Chris Wood, along with Jano Rix, and have been around for some time, this being their sixth album release. On this work they have a bluesy […]

Ash Mountain “Boom” (Independent, 2018)

July 16, 2018 MD Spenser 0

This three-song EP by the Mancunian band Ash Mountain is marked by music that is highly enjoyable but hardly original. It’s filled with jangly guitars somewhat reminiscent of The Byrds, and all three tracks sound similar. The […]

Track Premiere: Nickel & Rose “Americana”

July 16, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

What do you get when one musician – Carl Nichols – steeped in American gospel music and the sounds of Senegal, Mali and Guinea teams up with a musician – Johanna Rose – who has come out […]

Track Premiere : Bee Appleseed & The Cosmic Family “21st Century Poet”

July 16, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Bee Appleseed & The Cosmic Family make a rich sound that blends together rock, folk influences and a healthy portion of American soul. On this track, from upcoming on the 20th July album ‘Backpacker Blues‘ the […]

Mavis Staples, Union Chapel, London, 10th July 2018

July 16, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Mavis Staples is a living legend – recent Americana Grammy winner, Jeff Tweedy collaborator, mainstay of STAX Records, civil rights activist, the list goes on. And thankfully a legend that has not been diminished by time. […]

Video: Bird “The Lady Who Reads The Cards” – a strange but beautiful spiritual encounter

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Here’s the latest single from multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Bird, aka Janie Price. The Lady Who Reads The Cards is a catchy song, full of melodic hooks that showcase the range of Bird’s clear, controlled voice. Co-written […]

Mary Gauthier “Reckoning”

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One of our finest songwriters delivers an album for our times with consummate clarity and lyrical daring. Mary Gauthier was something of a late starter, delivering her first album when she was in her late thirties […]

Sylvie finally make a full length debut which arrives in November

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Sylvie, the project of Los Angeles artist Ben Schwab, has announced their forthcoming album, New Season, available November 6th, 2026, via Ghostly International. Rina (feat. Alex Amen) is the single out now. Reflecting on a passing […]

Month: July 2018

The Wood Brothers “One Drop Of Truth” (Honey Jar Records 2018)

Ash Mountain “Boom” (Independent, 2018)

Track Premiere: Nickel & Rose “Americana”

Track Premiere : Bee Appleseed & The Cosmic Family “21st Century Poet”

Mavis Staples, Union Chapel, London, 10th July 2018

Video: Bird “The Lady Who Reads The Cards” – a strange but beautiful spiritual encounter

Mary Gauthier “Reckoning”

Sylvie finally make a full length debut which arrives in November

More People Really Should Know About: Carey Ott

Dave Sutherland “Just Like a Black and White Film”