2019 – Page 319 – Americana UK

Lucinda Williams covers Bobbie Gentry with Mercury Rev – Listen

January 24, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

Lucinda Williams has recorded a cover of Bobbie Gentry’s ‘Ode to Billie Joe,’ as a contribution to Mercury Rev’s adventurous re-imagining of Gentry’s largely forgotten (until now) 1968 sophomore album, ‘The Delta Sweete.’ RS Country describes it […]

Carson McHone “Drugs” – Listen

January 24, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

Ray Wylie Hubbard says of Carson McHone that she “writes songs like her life depends on it.” There’s no soft edges on this new song from Carson McHone, from the start there’s a destructive dependency – […]

Whoa Melodic “Whoa Melodic” (Wiaiwya, 2019)

January 24, 2019 John Vaites 0

Having previously played with Singing Adams and the French Drops and The Hayman Kupa Band, the anagrammatically eponymous ‘Whoa Melodic,’ aka Michael Wood, has released his first solo album featuring ten delightfully melodic indie-pop tunes. Patiently hand-crafted in his home […]

Ryan Adams releases new single “F*ck the Rain” – Listen

January 24, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

We have no problem with the word “F*ck” – we’ll say it lower down this article – but realise our Mailmunch daily update might plonk a NSFW email in lots of people’s inboxes, hence the temporary […]

Video: Amanda Rheaume “The Skin I’m In”

January 24, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0

Now here’s a song. The new single from Amanda Rheaume is a powerful and life-affirming song about triumphing over life’s daily battles. Great video too, you really should watch it.

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

Lucinda Williams covers Bobbie Gentry with Mercury Rev – Listen

Carson McHone “Drugs” – Listen

Whoa Melodic “Whoa Melodic” (Wiaiwya, 2019)

Ryan Adams releases new single “F*ck the Rain” – Listen

Video: Amanda Rheaume “The Skin I’m In”

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”