2019 – Page 61 – Americana UK

Pick of the Political Pops: Counting Crows “A Long December”

October 25, 2019 Mark Whitfield 1

If you’re the type of person for whom December is basically the unbearable run up to the 25th then you’ll be delighted to hear that added to that mix there might now be a general election. […]

Daystar “The Complete Recordings” (Independent 2019)

October 25, 2019 Paul Kerr 0

Forged in the melting pot that is the current music scene in Portland Oregon, Daystar are essentially a celebration of all that’s good in power pop, the band swearing allegiance to Big Star, Badfinger and Cheap […]

Video: Hunter Gatherers “Roll On”

October 25, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0

An extra video today and it’s a lovely one with animation by Brook Morgan. It accompanies this great gospel-style song from London’s Hunter Gatherers, which is their new single and available now.

Video: Frazey Ford “The Kids Are Having None Of It”

October 25, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0

An excellent song here from the great Frazey Ford, her first new music in five years. A timely call to action, it’s accompanied by a powerful video too.

Li’l Andy “All The Love Songs Lied To Us” (Sainte Cécile Records, 2019)

October 25, 2019 Sean Hannam 0

The ghost of Leonard Cohen looms large over the new album by Montreal’s Li’l Andy – in fact, the music for the title track, ‘All The Love Songs Lied To Us’, is based on Cohen’s 1984 […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]

Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Live Reviews

Live Review: Anna Ash + Dolly Mavies, Green Note, Camden London – 18th Sept 2022

September 28, 2022 1

Encouragingly, Anna Ash, known for her arresting vocal prowess, has managed to fill out the Green Note tonight, which now seems to have returned to pre covid capacity. Her fourth album ‘Sleeper’ has gained strong reviews […]

Album Reviews

L.A. Edwards “Out of the Heart of Darkness”

February 16, 2023 0

Well-worn and forgettable AOR songs that come from where the streets have no name. ‘Out of the Heart of Darkness’ is the third album by California’s L.A. Edwards – main songwriter/ frontman, Luke Andrew Edwards, and […]

Videos

Video: Mary Bue “Right Now”

December 13, 2024 0

The latest single from Minneapolis singer-songwriter Mary Bue is an upbeat, infectious song that will get you moving. “Right Now” is delivered with a sense of urgency, propelled along by Steve Price’s bass and Richard Medek’s […]

Year: 2019