2018 – Page 255 – Americana UK

Sturgill makes acting debut as laid off steelworker

March 8, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Presumably after watching Bowie’s magnificent performance in Labyrinth and thinking “I can do that..” You can try Sturgill but will only end up a pale(r) imitation. RS Country reports: “Sturgill Simpson is set to make his […]

Neko Case “Hell-On” – Listen

March 8, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

You may recall that recently we were asking what’s Laura Veirs being doing? Well, one thing she’s been doing is recording with Neko Case for the latter’s new album ‘Hell-On’, which is out on Anti- on […]

Video: Arkansas Dave “Squeaky Clean”

March 8, 2018 Jeremy Searle 0

From his eponymous debut album, out on April 20th, this is a fabulously soulful groove from Arkansas Dave.

NME ceases weekly print publication after 66 years

March 7, 2018 Mark Whitfield 3

Sad news today from The Guardian about a British musical institution who did have at least a passing interest in americana from time time. The entrance of the local library will look a little more bare […]

Darlingside “Extralife” (More Doug Records/Thirty Tigers 2018)

March 7, 2018 Dave Jennings 0

Massachusetts based Darlingside combine an almost dystopian view of the future with intricate, four-part harmonies to present an irresistible package on ‘Extralife‘. Described by NPR Music as “literary-minded, baroque, folk-pop” and with a distinctive vocal style that […]