January 2020 – Page 35

Americana UK introduces our new Obituaries section The Song Remains

January 3, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

The roots of Americana music run deep and wide and many of the early originators and influencers are now approaching or are in old age. To recognise and celebrate recently lost artists AUK will start publishing […]

Video: Josh Ritter “Empty Hearts”

January 3, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Continuing the New Year theme, here is ‘Empty Hearts’ by Josh Ritter from his fifth album, ‘The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter’. This song is a beautifully poetic prayer for the year to come. Amidst all […]

Swamp Dogg “Sleeping Without You Is A Dragg” – Listen

January 3, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Echoey twang, mournful lovelorn lyrics, piano by Justin Vernon? Yup – we’re all set to start as we mean to carry on in 2020. Swamp Dogg is the handle of 77 year old Jerry Williams, who […]

10 songs for lovers of great writing

January 2, 2020 Mark Underwood 3

Mark Underwood continues his irregular feature on music by great songwriters with great lyrics.

Paul Kelly “Songs From The South 1985 – 2019” (Cooking Vinyl, 2019)

January 2, 2020 Alasdair Fotheringham 1

It’s a point of pride for Australians that they don’t beat around the bush. So when it comes to reviewing ‘Songs From the South 1985-2019’, by one of that country’s greatest modern-day singer-songwriters, you could maybe […]