2018 – Page 42 – Americana UK

Loudon Wainwright III “Years in the Making” (StorySound Records, 2018)

November 7, 2018 Rich Evans 0

After 45 years in the industry, Loudon Wainwright needs little introduction as an artist. Over 26 albums, he has created a diverse tapestry of music and has dabbled with a wealth of genres. ‘Years in the […]

Seasick Steve has a UK tour this month

November 7, 2018 Jonathan Aird 1

Steve Wold, the man behind the beard, hasn’t had a UK tour since 2015, it’s been festivals and conquering the world as Seasick Steve since then. Oh, and putting out a new album (‘Can U Cook?‘) […]

Karla Kane “Goodguy Sun” – Listen

November 7, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s pretty neat to work with one of your musical heroes, and Karla Kane had already recorded with Martin Newell, but when he passed across a song demo and suggested she might like to record it […]

Gypsyfingers tour with their folk, rock and trip-hop!

November 7, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Well this is an unusual one. Gypsyfingers describe themselves as “an ethereal folk-rock band” founded by songwriter Victoria Coghlan and producer Luke Oldfield (Metronomy, The Wytches, The Last Dinosaur). Victoria’s classical training and love of dance […]

Video Premiere: Rich Krueger “Kenny’s (It’s Always Christmas In This Bar)”

November 7, 2018 Jeremy Searle 2

No, fear not, Americana UK hasn’t started Christmas waaay too early. This is from Rich Krueger’s new album NOWThen, just out. It’s about his favourite bar, The Gallery Cabaret in Chicago, which looks a fine place […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Kasey Chambers - The Captain
By Joe Nathan , 7 hours ago
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Ratboys - Singin’ to an Empty Chair
By Joe Nathan , 19 hours ago
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Third World - Journey to Addis
By Joe Nathan , 1 day ago
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Rosanne Cash - The River & the Thread (vinyl) Jes...
By Peter Thompson , 2 days ago
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Drive-By Truckers - Pizza Deliverance
By Joe Nathan , 2 days ago
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Guy Clark - Keepers
By Joe Nathan , 2 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 , 3 days ago
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Chris Knight - Chris Knight
By Joe Nathan , 5 days ago

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 […]

Brudi Brothers to release new EP and KEXP session

March 26, 2026 0

Mom and Pop Music artists The Brudi Brothers have announced the release of a new EP titled Dark & Stormy on April 17th. In celebration of the release, vaunted Seattle radio station KEXP has aired The […]

Interviews

Interview: Michael Timmins on “More Acoustic Junk”, Cowboy Junkies and, well… other Mike stuff

March 25, 2026 0

A few months ago, we got an album of more (acoustic) junk from the Junkies. Okay, that is a horrible image. Better start over. Michael Timmins, along with siblings Margo and Peter, and Alan Anton, the […]

Interviews

Interview: Bob Lind on “It Oughta Be Easy”

March 12, 2026 0

Folk icon talks life, hope, and his 2026 record. Bob Lind recently released his fourth studio album of new material in the past fourteen years, “It Oughta Be Easy,” a characteristically literate, introspective, and often humorous […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Dave Alvin on The Third Mind’s “Spellbinder”

March 11, 2026 2

While Dave Alvin is regarded as one of the greats of American roots music, his taste in music and his own music from the Blasters onwards has included hints of his musical eclecticism. Evidently, he always […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Eli Gardiner “The Right and The Wrong”

August 12, 2020 0

We are very pleased to premiere the new video from Eli Gardiner. ‘The Right and The Wrong’ is the first single from Gardiner’s upcoming album, due out on 25th September. It showcases excellent guitar work, complementing […]

Album Reviews

Rodeo.FM “Upgrade of Truth”

January 25, 2021 0

Quality songs with a quality sound. Since forming in 2004, Berlin-based writer Pat Carter and the band of brothers known as Rodeo.FM has played extensively, everywhere from funerals to festivals. ‘Upgrade of Truth‘, their third self-published […]

Album Reviews

Woods End “II” (Independent, 2018)

April 5, 2018 0

Brendan Behan said ‘critics are like eunuchs at a harem; the know how it’s done, they’ve seen it done every day, but they’re unable to do it themselves.’ While I’d stop short of referring to myself […]

Year: 2018

Loudon Wainwright III “Years in the Making” (StorySound Records, 2018)

Seasick Steve has a UK tour this month

Karla Kane “Goodguy Sun” – Listen

Gypsyfingers tour with their folk, rock and trip-hop!

Video Premiere: Rich Krueger “Kenny’s (It’s Always Christmas In This Bar)”

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

Brown Horse “Total Dive”

Brudi Brothers to release new EP and KEXP session

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Satellite Inn

Revitalised Hanging Stars return with their sixth album and an extensive UK tour