April 2019 – Page 11 – Americana UK

Joy Williams “When Does A Heart Move On?” – Listen

April 18, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s tempting, of course, to hear this song as part of an on-going exchange of bruised emotions between Joy Williams and her ex-partner in singing John Paul White. It’s probably just a coincidence though. Probably. Even […]

Video: The Marcus King Band “Goodbye Carolina”

April 18, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0

From their latest album “Carolina Confessions“, out now, this is The Marcus King Band with a nice slice of soulful heartland rock accompanied by a fine video There are UK dates in June too.

Eric Bolander “The Wind” (Eastwood Records, 2019)

April 17, 2019 Dave Clarke 0

Eric Bolander is from Garrison, Kentucky,where he is an art teacher by day and a singer-songwriter by night. This album was recorded in Lexington Ky and produced by Duane Lundy (Sturgill Simpson). Listen to the title […]

Erin Durant “Take A Load Off” – Listen

April 17, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

Erin Durant has shared the lead single from her second album ‘Islands‘, to be released in June. Produced by TV on the Radio’s Kyp Malone it perfectly showcases Durant’s perfect vocal and elegant songwriting. ‘Take a […]

Adam Klein ‘Low Flyin Planes’ (Cowboy Angel Music, 2019)

April 17, 2019 Keith Hargreaves 0

This is Klein’s seventh album and with each release he grows into a more assured and distinctive singer songwriter. He describes this album as the ‘sonic follow up’ to 2013’s ‘Sky Blue Deville’, also reviewed enthusiastically […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

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

Malin Pettersen “Wildhorse” (Die With Your Boots On, 2020)

October 12, 2020 1

Norway has not traditionally been the birthplace of Americana musicians. Yet former Lucky Lips singer Malin Pettersen has been recognised as an established talent in the world of Nordicana and has most definitely made waves in […]

Videos

Video: Shred Kelly “Dead Leaves”

April 1, 2020 0

This is definitely a song and video that’s relevant in today’s technology-driven world. It explores social media and the online connections that either bind or divide us in an increasingly polarised environment. Canadian band, Shred Kelly, […]

Tracks

Something for the weekend: Fruit Bats “We Used to Live Here”

March 24, 2023 0

That’s it from us for another week dearest of readers and we leave you today with a new song from our favourite Chiropteran mammals, Fruit Bats ‘We Used to Live Here’ which is the final sneak […]

Month: April 2019