May 2020 – Page 38 – Americana UK

The Nautical Theme “Lows and Highs” (Independent, 2020)

May 1, 2020 Harold Hogan 0

The Nautical Theme are an indie-folk duo from Deyton, Ohio. Their second album ‘Lows and Highs‘, continues to develop the sound they established on the 2018 record ‘Float‘. That sounds is a fairly traditional indie-folk offering; […]

Henry Jamison “Tourism” (Color Study, 2020)

May 1, 2020 Ewan Lury 0

‘Tourism’ is the latest EP from Henry Jamison, one which breaks the typical boundaries of Americana. The collaboration EP, featuring artists who Jamison met on the road, was written after a break-up and months of touring. […]

Jon Patrick Walker “All-Night Diner” – Listen

May 1, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

In his musical theatre career Jon Patrick Walker has portrayed The Boss, and Lennon and he’s had the furthering of his recording career helped along by Josh Kaufman , who we last heard of within the […]

Video: Brendan & the Strangest Ways “We Can Beat Mercury”

May 1, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

This is an example of solid country-rock song-writing from Brendan & the Strangest Ways. The video is a tongue-in-cheek demonstration of the difficulties musicians have in getting noticed. Brendan Shea’s positive anthem competes with jugglers, dancers […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]

Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Album Reviews

Sam Allison, Chris Coole, Adrian Gross, Mark Kilianski, John Showman “Adeline”

August 13, 2021 0

Lots of fiddling but no lack of purpose and quality in a lively enjoyable set from a group of musicians steeped in old-time, bluegrass, and folk music. ‘Adeline’, (a feminine name meaning noble or nobility and […]

Videos

Video: Pokey LaFarge “Fuck Me Up”

February 27, 2020 0

Pokey LaFarge dressed as the devil! Pokey LaFarge singing from his coffin at his own funeral! The gloriously creative and cinematic new video from LaFarge is a great, colourful accompaniment to his sound, which manages to […]

Videos

Video: Robert Finley “Holy Ghost Party”

September 1, 2025 0

Here is the brilliantly moody video, directed by Tim Hardiman, for Robert Finley’s latest single. ‘Holy Ghost Party’ is a timeless song that begins with a quiet, raw character before building towards its great, grooving climax. […]

Month: May 2020