January 2020 – Page 5

Video Premiere: Maz O’Connor “Loved Me Better”

January 29, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Described by The Guardian as: ‘One of folk’s brightest young talents,’ Maz O’Connor has been building on the success of her debut, 2016’s ‘The Longing Kind’, touring with the likes of Rosanne Cash and working on […]

The Lone Bellow + Tommy, St Pancras Old Church, London, 23rd January 2020

January 29, 2020 David Jarman 0

The charming and atmospheric St Pancras Old Church, dating back to the Norman era, was a perfect setting for an intimate set by The Lone Bellow, the second of two sold out shows. Performing as a […]

Peter Bruntnell + Mally Smith @Celtic Connections, The Glad Cafe, Glasgow, 23rd January 2020

January 29, 2020 Paul Kerr 0

It’s traditional now to note that Peter Bruntnell is a true “cult hero” (courtesy The Guardian) and is commonly regarded as one of the UK’s best singer-songwriters and performers by those “in the know.” So it […]

Sam Lee “Old Wow” (Cooking Vinyl, 2020)

January 29, 2020 Mark Nenadic 0

It has to be admitted, Dear Reader, that this writer isn’t a great fan of the folkier end of the ouvre. However, this writer isn’t an idiot (generally speaking) and can tell a bloody great record […]

Heart Hunters “Smokin’ Potpourri” – Listen

January 29, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

This new song by Heart Hunters is also, as you’d expect, heartfelt. Not mushy lovey-dovey stuff though, what duo Drew de Man (really ?) and Brianna Blackbird (so cool – we’ll buy that, but only just) […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Justin Hinds & the Dominos - Early Recordings
By Joe Nathan , 8 hours ago
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Kasey Chambers - The Captain
By Joe Nathan , 18 hours ago
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Ratboys - Singin’ to an Empty Chair
By Joe Nathan , 1 day ago
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Third World - Journey to Addis
By Joe Nathan , 2 days ago
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Rosanne Cash - The River & the Thread (vinyl) Jes...
By Peter Thompson , 3 days ago
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Drive-By Truckers - Pizza Deliverance
By Joe Nathan , 3 days ago
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Guy Clark - Keepers
By Joe Nathan , 3 days ago
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Jerry Jeff Walker - Cowboy Boots and Bathin’ Suits
By Joe Nathan , 3 days ago
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Jimmy Buffett - A1A
By Joe Nathan , 4 days ago

Video Premiere: Roswell Road “Weirdo at the Party”

March 27, 2026 0

Here’s the spirited new single from London-based americana duo Roswell Road. Singer-songwriters Jasmine Watkiss and Zoë Wren tell frank, authentic stories, opening up with refreshing honesty about themselves and their everyday lives. Weirdo at the Party […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

March 26, 2026 0

As we await the outcome of our search for the Best Americana Song Of All Time, Dean Nardi kicks off the return of our popular Essentials series with a light-hearted look at the songs that pepper […]

Brown Horse “Total Dive”

March 26, 2026 0

Another stellar offering from a band with a burgeoning reputation. Norfolk’s Brown Horse is a band that is nothing if not prolific. Total Dive is the band’s third album in as many years. That productivity probably […]

Interviews

Interview: Michael Timmins on “More Acoustic Junk”, Cowboy Junkies and, well… other Mike stuff

March 25, 2026 0

A few months ago, we got an album of more (acoustic) junk from the Junkies. Okay, that is a horrible image. Better start over. Michael Timmins, along with siblings Margo and Peter, and Alan Anton, the […]

Interviews

Interview: Bob Lind on “It Oughta Be Easy”

March 12, 2026 0

Folk icon talks life, hope, and his 2026 record. Bob Lind recently released his fourth studio album of new material in the past fourteen years, “It Oughta Be Easy,” a characteristically literate, introspective, and often humorous […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Dave Alvin on The Third Mind’s “Spellbinder”

March 11, 2026 2

While Dave Alvin is regarded as one of the greats of American roots music, his taste in music and his own music from the Blasters onwards has included hints of his musical eclecticism. Evidently, he always […]

Features

The Top 10 Greatest Americana Artists: Andrew Frolish

October 5, 2023 1

So, it’s my turn to agonise over the selection of the greatest ever artists in our little musical world of americana. Of course, the first thing to consider is how on earth we define the genre […]

Album Reviews

American Mile “American Dream”

June 27, 2025 0

Los Angeles rock band evokes their influences but struggles with self-identity on a sophomore album that keeps the pedal to the metal. Rock outfit American Mile is made up of four young, seasoned studio and touring […]

Tracks

Gabi Garbutt & The Illuminations “Never Never” – art for art’s sake

March 11, 2022 0

Artists – temperamental beasts, but driven by their muse. That’s the premise of ‘Never Never‘ the new single from the new album ‘Cockerel’ which was released last week on Trapped Animal Records. ‘Never Never’ has punk […]

Month: January 2020

Video Premiere: Maz O’Connor “Loved Me Better”

The Lone Bellow + Tommy, St Pancras Old Church, London, 23rd January 2020

Peter Bruntnell + Mally Smith @Celtic Connections, The Glad Cafe, Glasgow, 23rd January 2020

Sam Lee “Old Wow” (Cooking Vinyl, 2020)

Heart Hunters “Smokin’ Potpourri” – Listen

Video Premiere: Roswell Road “Weirdo at the Party”

Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

Brown Horse “Total Dive”

Brudi Brothers to release new EP and KEXP session

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Satellite Inn