2019 – Page 143 – Americana UK

Josh Ritter + Ida Mae, Union Chapel, London, 23rd July 2019

August 5, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

It was another warm evening for this second night of a two-night stand at London’s famed Union Chapel – the record-breaking temperatures of the day trailing off with a long tail. Under the stage lights, Josh […]

Karen Jonas “Lucky, Revisited” (Independent, 2019)

August 5, 2019 Steven Howlett 0

“Hang on to your hats boys”… and so begins the first bit of advice from Karen Jonas at the start of ‘Ophelia’ the first song on ‘Lucky, Revisited’. It would be well to take heed because […]

Pauline Andres “Hoping For The Best at the Springwater Supper Club” – Listen

August 5, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

Possibly the longest title we’ve had the pleasure to include in the Tracks feature this new release from Pauline Andres will give hope to those wondering why there isn’t more songwriting in the same vein as […]

Video: Violet Bell “Howl”

August 5, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0

Here’s a great (and slightly disturbing) video for the new single from North Carolina duo Violet Bell. Taken from their album ‘Honey In My Heart‘, out on October 11th, it’s about being who you want to […]

Ruston Kelly covers Carter Family classic – Listen

August 2, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

We leave you this weekend dear reader with a little treat in the form of a new cover of the Carter Family’s ‘Weeping Willow’ by Ruston Kelly, whose ‘Dying Star’ album was one of our highlights […]