2018 – Page 9 – Americana UK

Pick of the Political Pops: 2nd South Carolina String Band “Bonnie Blue Flag”

December 14, 2018 Paul Villers 0

This week we didn’t think things in the political spectrum could get any more farcical. But they did. We like to think that this particular column is read with a healthy dose of scepticism and that […]

Joe Bourdet “Seamist”- Listen

December 14, 2018 Jonathan Aird 2

A first listen to LA singer-songwriter Joe Bourdet’s new single is likely to bring to mind ‘Wolfking of LA‘ or ‘Topanga Canyon‘, perhaps leaning more to the latter as Joe Bourdet has more of Skip Battin’s […]

Rodney Crowell “Christmas Everywhere” (New West, 2018)

December 14, 2018 Paul Kerr 1

At last, a grown up Christmas album which acknowledges the conflicting demands of the season, how to weather the commercial blitzkrieg, keep the kids happy and keep oneself sane. Rodney Crowell’s Christmas album has been some […]

Video: Lucinda Williams with Mary Chapin Carpenter “Sweet Old World”

December 14, 2018 Jeremy Searle 0

In this weeks’ retro slot we go back to 1993 for a lovely live performance of the wonderful Sweet Old World from the album of the same name. Have a great weekend everyone.

Americana UK’s editor chooses his picks for 2018

December 13, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

It’s always weird writing about yourself in the third person, the ego of me, but then headlines without the accompanying cheery picture might leave people mystified. Anyway, there’s my excuse. What a year it’s been for music, […]

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 […]

Year: 2018

Pick of the Political Pops: 2nd South Carolina String Band “Bonnie Blue Flag”

Joe Bourdet “Seamist”- Listen

Rodney Crowell “Christmas Everywhere” (New West, 2018)

Video: Lucinda Williams with Mary Chapin Carpenter “Sweet Old World”

Americana UK’s editor chooses his picks for 2018

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”