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Sofia Talvik “Paws Of A Bear” (Makaki Music, 2019)

September 12, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0
Scandinavia has been a major growth are for Americana in the last few years and one of Sweden’s contributions to that is Sofia Talvik. This is her seventh album but, truth be told, while her previous […]
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Drew Danburry “Pallid Boy and Spindling Girl EP” (Independent, 2019)

September 12, 2019 Mark Johnson 0
“The children are called in from their play to drive and drudge beside their elders to and from their pitiful homes …. nearly any hour you can see them – pallid boy and spindling girl – […]
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Dylan LeBlanc + The Pollies, Omeara, London, 3rd September 2019

September 12, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0
The faded western cantina chic of Omerea was the perfect backdrop for tonight’s opening act – and later Dylan LeBlanc’s band – The Pollies, a four piece of guitar, bass, drums and keyboards. They hail out […]
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Josh Rouse to release Christmas album

September 12, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0
One of the most under-rated Christmas films of all time is ‘Jingle All The Way’ which currently has 17% on Rotten Tomatoes. We say that by way of introduction to news that Josh Rouse is to […]
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Frankie Lee + Native Harrow, Paper Dress Vintage, Hackney, London, 4th September, 2019

September 12, 2019 Mark Underwood 0
Frankie Lee isn’t your average Americana singer-songwriter: his latest job involved the herding of 20 sheep on a small farm in Afton. For the recording of his latest album he retreated to his hometown of Stillwater […]

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Cover art for Drivin N Cryin album "Crushing Flowers"
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Drivin N Cryin “Crushing Flowers”

April 7, 2026 1
Beloved Atlanta rockers return with a confident, back-to-basics album that restores the band’s core sound. Forty years on from the release of their debut album, Drivin N Cryin are back with their tenth studio release. Formed […]
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The Top Ten Americana Songs Of All Time: 4th – The Band “The Weight” (1968)

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We’re getting there: no more equal placings. This week, we reach the Top 4, and the second entry from The Band is 4th. From their iconic sophomore album Music From Big Pink, The Weight is one […]
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Interview: The Breath’s Stuart McCallum and Rioghnach Connor on collaborating with the Paraorchestra

April 7, 2026 0
How to achieve true musical Symbiosis. The Breath are guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer Rioghnach Connolly, and they ensure that the song is always at the centre of their alt-folk sound. That sound is rich, reflecting […]

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Interview: The Breath’s Stuart McCallum and Rioghnach Connor on collaborating with the Paraorchestra

April 7, 2026 0
How to achieve true musical Symbiosis. The Breath are guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer Rioghnach Connolly, and they ensure that the song is always at the centre of their alt-folk sound. That sound is rich, reflecting […]
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Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time

April 7, 2026 0
In 2022, with her second studio album, Flesh and Bone, Cynthia Marchant explored spiritual truth and depth, and the magic of connecting with self and others in the many stages of life. Three years later, she’s […]
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Interview: Michael Weston King on why “Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore”

April 2, 2026 0
How the worst kind of family tragedy can lead to a career high British americana stalwart and music award winner Michael Weston King is releasing a new solo album, Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore. On the […]

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Video: The Tillers “River Boat Dishwashin’ Song”

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Another excellent slice of catchy rootsy Americana from Cincinnatti’s  Tillers, taken from their latest eponymous album.
Tracks

Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome “Is It True” – maybe not

November 18, 2025 0
A long overdue return from Carla Olson, this time again singing with Tall Poppy Syndrome who are themselves an interesting band including as they do Vince Melouney, Australian guitar legend and member of the (psych-era) Bee […]
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The Delines announce UK tour dates in support of new album

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One of Americana UK readers’ favourite acts, The Delines, has announced a welcome return to the UK in support of their fourth album, to be released early next year, including a show at the Union Chapel, […]

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