January 2019 – Page 3

The Mountain Goats return, In League with Dragons!

January 30, 2019 Mark Whitfield 1

The Mountain Goats, our favourite band to be named after animals since, er, The Animals, have announced their return with a new album called ‘In League With Dragons’ which is due April 26th on Merge. The […]

Buffalo Blood + Lucas & King @Celtic Connections, The Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow, 25th January 2019

January 30, 2019 Paul Kerr 1

The live world premiere of a project which crosses the Atlantic, delves into roots music and offers insights into current events which blight the planet, is just about perfect fodder for Celtic Connections, a festival which […]

Track Premiere: Graham Stone Music “Fighting For”

January 30, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s great to have the premiere for this new song by Graham Stone – taken from his new album ‘Bad News‘ which is out on April 12th. It’s an impassioned roots-rocker that reflects on the turmoil […]

Video: Megson “Contradicshun”

January 30, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0

This is the tile track of the new album from English folk duo Megson. The album is out on February 8th and is excellent. Nice video too.

Iron & Wine announce 15th Anniversary edition of “Our Endless Numbered Days”

January 29, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

Two of the best things in life are ironing and drinking wine and in celebration of that timeless fact, Sub Pop will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Iron & Wine classic ‘Our Endless Numbered Days’ with […]

Dean Owenswith John Convertino and Joey Burns

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

September 24, 2026 0

It’s week 2 of the search for our writers’ Top 10 UK americana albums, and Jonathan Hincks will doubt add to the debate with his choice, as follows: With the hands of the Doomsday Clock edging […]

Album artwork for The Fool by Embla and the Karldotters

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

September 24, 2026 0

Norwegian queer-country assertively and affectionately delivering. Embla Karidotter was the drummer for Norwegian indie band Razika for 13 years, before she chose to change direction and build on her love of country music with new band […]

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

September 24, 2026 0

On the 16th of October, Béla Fleck is to release the recording of a stellar Nashville night as a live album called Live Heart. On January 8, 2022, he and a multigenerational gang of musical heavy […]

Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]

Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Album Reviews

PD Liddle “Casual Labour” (Xtra Mile Recordings, 2018)

October 11, 2018 0

It was back in 2015 that Dry the River broke up, and PD Liddle was of course the lead singer with that band which were frequently associated with that other London based folkesque band Mumford & […]

Album Reviews

Nathan Kalish “Great Big Motel Bed in the Sky”

July 11, 2022 0

Nashville-based journeyman musician delivers album reflecting on loss and life. Rooted in the heart and soul of America, this album reflects on key life themes, giving it universal appeal. Kalish’s music is described as “inspired by […]

Tracks

Josh Ritter “Showboat” – Listen

July 19, 2017 2

The lovely Josh Ritter is back with his ninth full-length album ‘Gathering’ which comes out September 22nd on Pytheas Recordings/Thirty Tigers. Ritter will be heading out with his “Royal City” band over the course of this winter, […]

Month: January 2019

The Mountain Goats return, In League with Dragons!

Buffalo Blood + Lucas & King @Celtic Connections, The Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow, 25th January 2019

Track Premiere: Graham Stone Music “Fighting For”

Video: Megson “Contradicshun”

Iron & Wine announce 15th Anniversary edition of “Our Endless Numbered Days”

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

Izzie Walsh “Where Do We Go From Here?”

Americana Stories – Stephen Eyre “On the road”