2018 – Page 307 – Americana UK

Americana for the masses in Kent, Black Deer Festival is born!

January 11, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

A new festival Black Deer has been announced this morning which “promises you a jam-packed weekend of celebrating all things Americana and Country!” Taking place in Eridge Park, Britain’s oldest deer park located on the Kent/East […]

The Novel Ideas “The Novel Ideas” (Independent 2017)

January 11, 2018 Dave Jennings 0

The Novel Ideas are a country-folk four-piece from Brighton, Massachusetts and their self-titled album was released in the UK in November. Having been playing together for around six years and featuring three different song-writers in their […]

Video: Prinz Grizzley “Fiery Eyes”

January 11, 2018 Jeremy Searle 0

Adding to the fine tradition of great European Americana comes Austrian man Prinz Grizzley (aka Chris Comper) with an excellent yearning classic country-influenced song.

Red River Dialect announce UK dates

January 10, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Red River Dialect describe themselves on their site as “a six strong band of human animals, brewing a lightly carbonated folk-rock from the psycho-spiritual malt of David Morris’ songwriting”. We rather liked their new record, which […]

Jonathan Wilson, new album in March. Tour too.

January 10, 2018 Jonathan Aird 4

The living modern embodiment of the Laurel Canyon vibe Jonathan Wilson has announced that his latest album of happening sounds for discerning listeners will be released on the 2nd of march. It’s called Rare Birds and […]

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 […]

Interviews

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

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Interviews

Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0

Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]

Interviews

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0

American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]

Album Reviews

Will Overman “Stranger”

September 3, 2025 0

Cracking album number two for Charlottesville singer-songwriter. Will Overman’s music has been described as “restless“, and one can see why in listening to this second release. He’s experienced a major relationship breakup, and the pandemic completely […]

Album Reviews

Marlene Oak “Welcome To Oak Land”

December 3, 2025 0

A difficult and emotional subject is expressed with the kind of beauty and hopefulness that only someone who has lived it can convey. It’s fair to say the past decade has brought some challenges for Swedish […]

Album Reviews

Elli De Mon “Pagan Blues”

June 19, 2023 0

An album packed full of edgy, blues-inspired rock. ‘Pagan Blues’ is the seventh album released by highly acclaimed Italian artist Elli de Mon and it follows 2 years on from her very well-received previous release ‘Countin’ […]

Year: 2018

Americana for the masses in Kent, Black Deer Festival is born!

The Novel Ideas “The Novel Ideas” (Independent 2017)

Video: Prinz Grizzley “Fiery Eyes”

Red River Dialect announce UK dates

Jonathan Wilson, new album in March. Tour too.

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”