August 2019 – Page 5 – Americana UK

Peter Donegan “Live” (Independent, 2019)

August 28, 2019 Andrew Frolish 0

Why do artists produce live albums? Usually, it’s to provide a flavour of their live performances and give a feel of being part of a unique event. Often, it’s to give a sense of their genuine […]

Songs for the apocalypse: Del Amitri “Driving With the Brakes On”

August 28, 2019 Mark Whitfield 1

Del Amitri always seem to me to be woefully underappreciated as a quality band, falling entirely unfairly into the realms of Coldplay for some critics despite songs to kill for and lead singer Justin Currie’s cracked, […]

Rod Melancon “Pinkville” (Blue Élan Records 2019)

August 28, 2019 Dave Clarke 0

This is Rod Melancon’s fourth album, produced by Adrian Quesada and Will Walden and recorded in Austin Texas. Prepare to be astounded and moved by music that growls at you from The South. The title track […]

Sarah McQuaid announces extensive November UK tour

August 28, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

Spain-born, US-raised and UK-based singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid is heading out on the road again for 12 solid weeks of touring, with 35 shows in the USA and 22 in the UK, starting on September 6th and […]

Dori Freeman “Every Single Star” (Blue Hens Music, 2019)

August 28, 2019 Jim Finnie 0

Since she rose to prominence with her excellent self-titled debut album in 2016, Dori Freeman has been on a roll and with the release of ‘Every Single Star’ that momentum shows no sign of abating. With […]