August 2019 – Page 29

Lucinda Williams, the Barbican, London, 27th July 2019

August 1, 2019 Mark Underwood 4

From today’s perspective it’s hard to underestimate the importance of Lucinda Williams’ ‘Car Wheels On A Gravel Road’ to the Americana genre. While its impact on release in 1998 wasn’t particularly apparent (it only reached 65 […]

Ida Mae “Chasing Lights” (Thirty Tigers, 2019)

August 1, 2019 Harold Hogan 0

‘Chasing Lights‘ is the debut album from this British-born duo, and what a debut it is; showcasing a depth and breadth of talent as well as a range of styles, from tender folk to swaggering rock […]

Che Apalache “Rearrange My Heart” (Free Dirt Records, 2019)

August 1, 2019 Mike Elliott 0

“Now, you and I can sing a song / and we can build a congregation / but only when we take a stand / will we change our broken nation.” Those lyrics are lifted from ‘The Dreamer,’ […]

Louien “I Follow You” – Listen

August 1, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

We introduced Louien – also known as Live Miranda Solberg – a few months back and here she is again with another stunning track from her new album ‘None of My Words’ which will be released […]

Video: Davina and the Vagabonds “Devil Horns”

August 1, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0

Here’s a fun animated video to accompany the new song from Davina And The Vagabonds. It’s taken from their new album ‘Sugar Drops’, out on August 2nd, and it’s a great little mash-up of all sorts […]

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

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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”

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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 […]

Month: August 2019

Lucinda Williams, the Barbican, London, 27th July 2019

Ida Mae “Chasing Lights” (Thirty Tigers, 2019)

Che Apalache “Rearrange My Heart” (Free Dirt Records, 2019)

Louien “I Follow You” – Listen

Video: Davina and the Vagabonds “Devil Horns”

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”