2019 – Page 21 – Americana UK

Betsy Phillips “Like We’re Talking” (Independent, 2019)

December 4, 2019 Alasdair Fotheringham 0

In the 1970s cult science-fiction comedy novel ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’, given the billions of planets floating around the universe, the description for Planet Earth is limited to two words: “mostly harmless”. And, regrettably, […]

Geraint Watkins, Troubadour, London, 25th November 2019

December 4, 2019 Jeremy Gaunt 0

Geraint Watkins’ gig at the storied Troubadour was one of the strangest performances I have seen. I could not decide whether I was watching something brilliant or a slowly unfolding disaster. In the event, I decided […]

Josh Rouse “The Holiday Sounds of Josh Rouse (Yep Roc, 2019)

December 4, 2019 Keith Hargreaves 0

Josh Rouse is the master of intelligent soft rock with a West Coast twist. Over the last couple of albums he appears to have lost his mojo somewhat but this collection of songs, old and new, […]

Sail Cassady “Got The Pace” – Listen

December 4, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

“Suicide is not always the quickest of deaths” sings Canadian Colin Craveiro aka Sail Cassady, explaining that “it’s a slow burn deep in your chest“. Atmospheric it may be, capturing that bleakness that chills the soul […]

Video: Sasha & The Shades “Girls”

December 4, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0

This is rising London band Sasha & The Shades’ new single, out now, a tale of gender battles that’s both entertaining and has some serious points to make.

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

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”

August 7, 2026 0

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 […]

Year: 2019

Betsy Phillips “Like We’re Talking” (Independent, 2019)

Geraint Watkins, Troubadour, London, 25th November 2019

Josh Rouse “The Holiday Sounds of Josh Rouse (Yep Roc, 2019)

Sail Cassady “Got The Pace” – Listen

Video: Sasha & The Shades “Girls”

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

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”