December 2019 – Page 16

Book Review – Sheree Homer “Under The Influence of Classic Country” (McFarland, 2019)

December 9, 2019 Rick Bayles 1

Anyone interested in the history of country music, and its wider influence on this music we call Americana, would do well to check out Sheree Homer’s excellent new book “Under the Influence of Classic Country”. Subtitled […]

Dylan’s Girl from the North Country hits Town (again)

December 9, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

This December sees the return of the hit musical ‘Girl from the North Country‘ to the London stage. Based on the music of Bob Dylan it has a plot which it is safe to say separates […]

Mail The Horse “Mail The Horse” (Baby Robot Records, 2019)

December 9, 2019 Steven Howlett 0

Three albums and an EP into their career, Mail the Horse are grabbing the present by channelling times past on a new album of county-tinged blues rock. So used are we to viewing time as a […]

The Lone Bellow “Marshmallow World” – Listen

December 9, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

You will, unfortunately, just have to imagine the Santa Hats and the tinsel. But make no mistake, this is The Lone Bellow being festive as they add their own twist to a song that was first […]

Signe Marie Rustad “When Words Flew Freely” (Die With Your Boots On Records, 2019)

December 9, 2019 Steven Howlett 0

‘Big in Norway’ might not seem like the kind of ringing endorsement that will have you reaching for your wallet to buy Signe Marie Rustad’s new album ‘When Words Flew Freely’; but honestly, you know what? […]

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 […]

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

August 7, 2026 1

Of all the recent musicians we have sadly lost in recent times, the tragic news of the passing of Raul Malo last year was one of the most gut-wrenching for me. He was only 60 years […]

Interviews

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

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Interviews

Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0

Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]

Interviews

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0

American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]

Tracks

Drea Lake “Sturgeon Moon” – harvesting love

September 25, 2025 0

Drea Lake has a plan for the Autumn and beyond “Will you join me in September? Where the golden fields do swell“, she sings, describing a harvesting of memories which will serve to carry positivity through […]

Album Reviews

Up Around The Sun “Water Valley”

January 22, 2025 0

Taking traditional tunes and doing something completely new is a challenge. Up Around The Sun have succeeded in creating a new genre, ambient Bluegrass. Up Around The Sun is Jerry Hagins on banjo and Tim Kerr […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Mark Joseph “Sad Mississippi Blues” Feat. Stanley Behrens

October 19, 2023 0

Check out this absorbing live Acoustic performance from Mark Joseph. Filmed by Ethan Burmeister in Mt. Moriah Cemetery as the sun filtered through the tall tree canopies above, ‘Sad Mississippi Blues’ is an atmospheric piece that […]

Month: December 2019

Book Review – Sheree Homer “Under The Influence of Classic Country” (McFarland, 2019)

Dylan’s Girl from the North Country hits Town (again)

Mail The Horse “Mail The Horse” (Baby Robot Records, 2019)

The Lone Bellow “Marshmallow World” – Listen

Signe Marie Rustad “When Words Flew Freely” (Die With Your Boots On Records, 2019)

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”

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