2019 – Page 293 – Americana UK

Pick of the Political Pops: 10CC “The Sacro Illiac”

February 22, 2019 Paul Villers 0

Our eagle-eyed reader (we’ve established that there is one of you) will remember that last week we were somewhat nervous at being summoned unto the company of The Big Boss Editor. Fear not gentle reader – […]

Charles Wesley Godwin “Seneca” (Independent, 2019)

February 22, 2019 Andrew Frolish 0

Charles Wesley Godwin’s debut album, ‘Seneca’, is traditional country music in a very literal sense: these songs are tales of the rural landscapes and working people of his West Virginian home. Musically and lyrically, the album […]

Track Premiere – China “Crossing The Ohio”

February 22, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Crossing The Ohio‘ is the new single from folk-rock band China’s album ‘And then nothing happened‘, released through Royal Oakie Records. China take their musical cues from the likes of Neil Young, The Byrds, and The Band. Theirs […]

Video: Hazeldine “Drive”

February 22, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0

Another much-missed turn of the century band in this week’s retro slot. From their album Digging You Up this is the wonderful Hazeldine recorded live in 1998.

Tom Russell “October in the Railroad Earth” (Proper, 2019)

February 21, 2019 Steven Rafferty 13

It takes some sand to put out an album that shoots for “Jack Kerouac meets Johnny Cash in Bakersfield”. Tom Russell’s extensive resume and impeccable pedigree notwithstanding, it’s a high bar to set. The songs on […]

Dean Owenswith John Convertino and Joey Burns

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

September 24, 2026 0

It’s week 2 of the search for our writers’ Top 10 UK americana albums, and Jonathan Hincks will doubt add to the debate with his choice, as follows: With the hands of the Doomsday Clock edging […]

Album artwork for The Fool by Embla and the Karldotters

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

September 24, 2026 0

Norwegian queer-country assertively and affectionately delivering. Embla Karidotter was the drummer for Norwegian indie band Razika for 13 years, before she chose to change direction and build on her love of country music with new band […]

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

September 24, 2026 0

On the 16th of October, Béla Fleck is to release the recording of a stellar Nashville night as a live album called Live Heart. On January 8, 2022, he and a multigenerational gang of musical heavy […]

Year: 2019

Pick of the Political Pops: 10CC “The Sacro Illiac”

Charles Wesley Godwin “Seneca” (Independent, 2019)

Track Premiere – China “Crossing The Ohio”

Video: Hazeldine “Drive”

Tom Russell “October in the Railroad Earth” (Proper, 2019)

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

Izzie Walsh “Where Do We Go From Here?”

Americana Stories – Stephen Eyre “On the road”