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Americana singer-songwriter Neal Casal has died

August 27, 2019 Mark Whitfield 1
We’re only getting this news from Tweets doing the rounds at the moment but it seems that americana singer-songwriter Neal Casal passed away yesterday. As well as being an artist in his own right, he played […]
Album Reviews

Leslie Stevens “Sinner” (Thirty Tigers, 2019)

August 27, 2019 Keith Hargreaves 0
Jonathan Wilson is a hugely talented producer, as well as a solo artist in his own right, and when he produces an album the great and the good sit up and take notice (Dawes, Father John […]
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AMA announces its line-up for 2019 awards ceremony

August 27, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0
The 18th annual Americana Honors & Awards is happening next month over in Nashville and they have announced the performing lineup for their big ceremony which takes place on the 11th. The list includes (deep breath…)
Album Reviews

Jimbo Pap “It Can Always Get Worse” (Fiesta Red Records, 2019)

August 27, 2019 Diccon Johnston 0
The debut album from Jimbo Pap occupies the border territory between outright country and indie rock. Gram Parsons is name-checked in the first song and somewhere along the way, Wilco passes through the mix. Jimbo Pap […]
Tracks

The End Of America “Monsters” – Listen

August 27, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0
‘Monsters‘ is the latest single from the Philadelphia based band The End of America,  made up of Brendon Thomas, Trevor Leonard and  James Downes who produce incredibly tight harmonies in their alt-folk -rock influenced songs.  ‘Monsters‘ contemplates the […]

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Mary Gauthier “Reckoning”

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One of our finest songwriters delivers an album for our times with consummate clarity and lyrical daring. Mary Gauthier was something of a late starter, delivering her first album when she was in her late thirties […]
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Sylvie finally make a full length debut which arrives in November

September 22, 2026 1
Sylvie, the project of Los Angeles artist Ben Schwab, has announced their forthcoming album, New Season, available November 6th, 2026, via Ghostly International. Rina (feat. Alex Amen) is the single out now. Reflecting on a passing […]
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More People Really Should Know About: Carey Ott

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Carey Ott is nothing if not prolific. He hails from Chicago, and he’s a multi-instrumentalist, a producer and engineer and a performer. He’s released seven albums to date as well as numerous singles. In my music […]

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

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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. […]

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Brent Cobb + Zack Logan, Dingwalls, London, 5th September 2018

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Tonight we are offered a fine double dose of deep Southern drawls at this quasi-legendary venue in the heart of London’s Camden Market. First up is Zack Logan, on his first UK visit and touring his […]
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Jim Basnight “Stop The Words” – Silence is Golden!

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Recording since the late 1970s Jim Basnight has wracked up a lot of music, solo and in bands such as The Rockinghams and the Moberlys.  ‘Stop The Words‘ comes from his most recent download only album […]
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Video: Mark Moldre “White Lightning”

August 6, 2020 0
Here is a delightfully creative, homemade video, featuring cut-out text and images combined with performance footage.  It’s the fourth single from Mark Moldre’s acclaimed 2019 album, ‘Fever Dreams’, celebrating a year since it’s release.  ‘White Lightning’ […]

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