March 2020 – Page 40 – Americana UK

Dana Maragos “October” (Independent, 2020)

March 2, 2020 Alan Fitter 0

Following on from her 2017 three-track EP, Dana Maragos has just released ‘October’, her first full-length album although with only eight tracks and a running time of just under twenty-seven minutes, it’s more like an extended […]

Handsome Family announce two reissues, UK dates

March 2, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

The Handsome Family are one of those bands who have been around for so long that you can’t imagine modern americana as a genre without them, Brett and Rennie Sparks being the masters of songs that […]

Me&You “S.O.L.” – Listen

March 2, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

S.O.L ? Yeah – well it’s to protect your delicate sensitivities, oh fans of Americana but we are fearless – hear us roar – and we are here to tell you that if you listen to […]

Video: Cayley Thomas “Blue Jean Baby”

March 2, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

‘Blue Jean Baby’ is the second single from Cayley Thomas’s forthcoming album, ‘How Else Can I Tell You?’, coming on 1st May. The Toronto-based singer-songwriter says: “‘Blue Jean Baby’ explores the pattern of feeling responsible for […]

The Legendary Trainhoppers “A Conspiracy of Ravens”

August 11, 2026 0

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 […]

Cajun Corner – Summer 2026

August 11, 2026 0

Some new activity from two of the most active record labels keeping Cajun and Zydeco music alive and well. First up we have a new album from Bonsoir, Catin a female-powered Cajun band from Southwest Louisiana, […]

Month: March 2020

Dana Maragos “October” (Independent, 2020)

Handsome Family announce two reissues, UK dates

Me&You “S.O.L.” – Listen

Video: Cayley Thomas “Blue Jean Baby”

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”

Fanny Lumsden brings her Traditions to the fore with her new album