May 2020 – Page 22 – Americana UK

The Jayhawks return with new album, new song – Listen

May 14, 2020 Mark Whitfield 1

The Jayhawks have shared ‘This Forgotten Town’, the opening song on the band’s new album ‘XOXO’ which comes out on July 10th via Sham/Thirty Tigers. Written jointly by Marc Perlman and Gary Louris, the new song […]

Track Premiere: The Frisbys “I Heard”

May 14, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

The Frisbys are a six piece alt-folk band, with a country twist, from London. Their name reflects less on an obsession with the hipster sport of Ultimate Frisby and more that the distinctive vocals are provided […]

Video: Seasick Steve “Clock is Running”

May 14, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

The animated video for Seasick Steve’s latest single is simple yet effective. ‘Clock is Running’ is a typically rhythmic, foot-tapping song with some excellent guitar and percussion-work. The video was created during the lockdown – Steve […]

Classic Americana Albums: The Jayhawks “The Sound of Lies” (American Recordings, 1997)

May 13, 2020 Keith Hargreaves 1

In the winter of 1996 The Jayhawks were still ostensibly reeling from the departure of Mark Olson the supposed key writing partner of Gary Louris and certainly one of the figureheads of the band. The brace […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Jesse Terry

May 13, 2020 Viv Fish 0

A true musical journeyman, New England-based singer-songwriter Jesse Terry has made it his mission to share his love of music fully and completely, without regard for shading his emotions or tempering his convictions. His ability to […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Liz stringer ‘ first time really feeling’Melbourne song...
By fredhead , 18 hours ago
RE: Versions!
@paul-villers Those versions keep coming
By Martin Johnson , 2 days ago
RE: What are you watching at the moment?
Just binged "Legends" - a British drama on Netflix abou...
By Paul Villers , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Radio Paradise's Mellow Mix whilst on a bit of a drive
By Peter Thompson , 3 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Amy Grant The 6th of January (Yasgur’s Farm): time for ...
By Jonathan Hincks , 4 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Lone Bellow - The Lone Bellow (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 5 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
XTC - A Coat of Many Cupboards (excerpts...it's a 4 CD ...
By Peter Thompson , 7 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@andyshort Yes, it makes a refreshing change from artis...
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
RE: My First Record Player
I had a Rotel amp and turntable too until the buttons s...
By Andy Short , 1 week ago

Interview: Judy Collins doesn’t look back, she looks forward

May 12, 2026 0

“My home is in New York City, on the Upper West Side,” Judy Collins said, proudly holding up a painting by her sister of cats and dogs that resembles a Monet. When I mentioned travelling up […]

Ramsey Thornton “I Called It!”

May 12, 2026 0

Oklahoman Ramsey Thornton’s debut album explores the liminal space between action and inertia against a mellifluous musical background. Ramsey Thornton’s I Called It! is an album preoccupied with the moments where something should happen but doesn’t. […]

France’s Eldorado festival brings americana stars to NW France in late June

May 12, 2026 0

After a first promising edition in September 2024, the one and only americana Fest in France, Eldorado, returns to the village of Vancé in NW France (close to Le Mans) with its second edition on 26th […]

Month: May 2020

The Jayhawks return with new album, new song – Listen

Track Premiere: The Frisbys “I Heard”

Video: Seasick Steve “Clock is Running”

Classic Americana Albums: The Jayhawks “The Sound of Lies” (American Recordings, 1997)

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Jesse Terry

Interview: Judy Collins doesn’t look back, she looks forward

Ramsey Thornton “I Called It!”

France’s Eldorado festival brings americana stars to NW France in late June

More People Really Should Know About… Nathan Seeckts

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