March 2020 – Page 35 – Americana UK

Jeffrey Foucault returns with “Blood Brothers”, UK dates

March 4, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

New England-based Americana troubadour Jeffrey Foucault has announced a UK tour for next month, in support of the European release of his new album ‘Blood Brothers’. Foucault will be touring with Eric Heywood (Pretenders, Ray LaMontagne) […]

Songs for the apocalypse: Mark Olson “Meeting in Lone Pine”

March 4, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

One of the never-ending debates in americana centres around whether Gary Louris or Mark Olson was the true lifeblood of the Jayhawks, with most people coming down in the former camp but me, I’ve always had […]

Littlemen “It’s a Beautiful Thing” (Independent, 2020)

March 4, 2020 Richard Phillips 0

Littlemen, emanating from the west of England, have previously released the well received album, ‘Long Road Home’. They now have a new line-up led by established songwriter and studio owner, Nick Allen. Other members of the […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Brand New Zeros “Love You If You Let Me”

March 4, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

The new single from Brand New Zeros is characterised by a rhythmic guitar strum and a strong bass line that will have you tapping your feet. The London-based group debuted the song at AmericanaFest in January. […]

Dave Goddess Group “Once in a Blue Moon” (Independent, 2020)

March 4, 2020 Jim Finnie 0

In an era where recorded music is often overproduced and over-engineered to within an inch of its life, it’s a joy to listen to an album that has been recorded with the minimum of studio wizardry […]

Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock

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Remarkably, it is twenty years since Frank Turner released his first solo EP: Campfire Punkrock. The very title was both a statement of intent and a conscious identifier, defining his sound and the purpose of his […]

The Legendary Trainhoppers “A Conspiracy of Ravens”

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The new Legendary Trainhoppers is a foray into studied presence and simple things cherished Indiana based band The Legendary Trainhoppers have been at it since their 2006 release, Ramble On. This latest release, A Conspiracy of […]

More People Really Should Know About: Erik Koskinen

August 11, 2026 0

America’s 250th birthday was a low key affair for me, although my updated Spotify Independence Day playlist – ‘USA 250’ – received some airtime. Joining the usual suspects on this quintessential semiquincentennial version were some new […]

Interviews

Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock

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Interviews

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 […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0

Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]

Classic Americana Albums

Classic Americana Albums: John Stewart “California Bloodlines” (Capitol, 1969)

July 1, 2020 8

It’s February 1969 and while Woodstock is yet to happen, the sixties have peaked, psychedelia is a busted flush and Dylan and The Band are leading a return to more traditional American music. Dylan in fact […]

Album Reviews

Jake Xerxes Fussell “When I’m Called”

August 19, 2024 0

Archival folk songs reinterpreted and arranged for a contemporary audience. “When I’m Called” is a collection of songs and shanties played and sung in a modern style by an expert in the field of traditional music. […]

Album Reviews

XIXA “Genesis”

February 24, 2021 0

A glorious trip through the dark underbelly of Tucson desert rock First off. Who on earth could resist a band who list as influences, ‘70s Spaghetti Westerns and ‘80s horror films, Edgar Allan Poe and Narco […]

Month: March 2020

Jeffrey Foucault returns with “Blood Brothers”, UK dates

Songs for the apocalypse: Mark Olson “Meeting in Lone Pine”

Littlemen “It’s a Beautiful Thing” (Independent, 2020)

Video Premiere: Brand New Zeros “Love You If You Let Me”

Dave Goddess Group “Once in a Blue Moon” (Independent, 2020)

Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock

The Legendary Trainhoppers “A Conspiracy of Ravens”

More People Really Should Know About: Erik Koskinen

Cajun Corner – Summer 2026

Jeffrey Halford and The Healers “Used Parts”