January 2020 – Page 16

The Song Remains: David Olney – 1948-2020

January 21, 2020 Clint West 0

The sad death of David Olney has been widely reported, often in some pretty unlikely places (including the S*n, Daily Mail and Daily Express) by a media always looking for a novelty story – ‘folk singer […]

Ron Sexsmith has new music and a UK tour

January 21, 2020 Jonathan Aird 1

Entering his 25th year as a recording artist, Ron Sexsmith returns in 2020 with a new album called ‘Hermitage‘. It was recorded in Sexsmith’s living room in his new home of Stratford Ontario, having moved from […]

Drive By Truckers “Thoughts And Prayers” – Listen

January 21, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

The latest single from the Drive By Truckers upcoming album ‘The Unraveling‘ (which is, by the by, totally superb) is ‘Thought and Prayers‘ a song that is powerful in its direct opposition to indiscriminate gun killing. And […]

Video: Jimmy Bowen “Single Down in San Antone”

January 21, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Jimmy Bowen’s new single, ‘Single Down in San Antone’, is accompanied by a lyric video. It’s a familiar tale of a doomed relationship and heartbreak. Bowen says the song: “…is a realistic song that tells how […]

Ramblin’ Roots Revue returns! Here’s the full line-up

January 20, 2020 Mark Underwood 2

The always excellent Ramblin’ Roots festival has announced its line-up for 2020, a 3-day event which takes place from April 24th to 26th at Bucks Student Union in High Wycombe. Now in its fourth year, The […]

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 […]

Month: January 2020

The Song Remains: David Olney – 1948-2020

Ron Sexsmith has new music and a UK tour

Drive By Truckers “Thoughts And Prayers” – Listen

Video: Jimmy Bowen “Single Down in San Antone”

Ramblin’ Roots Revue returns! Here’s the full line-up

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”