2019 – Page 103 – Americana UK

Sturgill Simpson announces UK dates for 2020

September 16, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

AUK favourite Sturgill Simpson has announced a 9 date European tour, with his full band, including London’s O2 Forum on 28th January. The tour will follow the release of the singer-songwriter’s new album ‘Sound & Fury’ and […]

A Picture Made “Heal” – Listen

September 16, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

So, imagine the editorial meeting if you will and the heated exchange which ended with the comment “so, what you’re saying is that it’s prog?“. Well, no, not Prog as such – obviously that would be […]

Daniel Johnston “True Love Will Find You in the End” – Listen

September 13, 2019 Mark Whitfield 1

We leave you this week dear reader with an achingly beautiful song by Daniel Johnston who died earlier this week following a heart attack. He was troubled but exceptional – as Jeff Tweedy said: “Daniel has […]

Tim Grimm announces UK dates and new album

September 13, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

Tim Grimm, the Indiana-based folk-americana singer-songwriter and actor, has announced a short UK tour in support of his latest and current #1 album on the US Folk Radio Chart ‘Heart Land Again’ which is a re-recording […]

Freya Ward “Written With Hindsight” (Independent, 2019)

September 13, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0

The breakup record has a long history in music and this six track EP is rising folk-hued singer-songwriter Freya Ward’s contribution to the genre. As the title suggests the songs were written somewhat afterwards and they […]