2019 – Page 332 – Americana UK

Pick of the Political Pops: Whiskeytown “Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart Tonight”

January 11, 2019 Paul Villers 1

Righty-ho. That was the festive season that was then. This week (ish) we have unsealed The Bunker and emerged from our temporary hibernation unusually sober and full of anticipation for the year ahead in politics and […]

Joana Serrat joins forces with Israel Nash for UK dates

January 11, 2019 Mark Underwood 0

Fresh from their collaboration on Joanna Serrat’s excellent latest album, ‘Dripping Springs,’ the Spanish and American duo join up again for some forthcoming UK dates.

Video: Kate & Anna McGarrigle “Complainte Pour Ste. Catherine”

January 11, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0

The wonderful McGarrigle sisters fill this weeks retro slot with this live cut from a Dutch television show in 1976. Have a great weekend everyone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUr8MJYAjRk

Maria Kelly “Notes to Self EP” (Veta, 2018)

January 10, 2019 Mark Johnson 0

This beautiful EP reflects a summer of upheaval for Maria Kelly, both emotional and practical – she moved from Dublin to Berlin – from which her diary entries have been worked into songs reflecting the feelings […]

Once Great Estate “Battles” – Listen

January 10, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

This track from Once Great Estate’s eponymous release manages to mix a Southern Rock feel with that slightly unearthly sound we call Southern Gothic with lyrics that could have been robbed out from Led Zeppelin demo’s […]

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

Pick of the Political Pops: Whiskeytown “Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart Tonight”

Joana Serrat joins forces with Israel Nash for UK dates

Video: Kate & Anna McGarrigle “Complainte Pour Ste. Catherine”

Maria Kelly “Notes to Self EP” (Veta, 2018)

Once Great Estate “Battles” – Listen

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”