May 2020 – Page 4 – Americana UK

Songs for the apocalypse: The Broken Family Band “Mother O’Jesus”

May 28, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

Many years ago in the life of this website, the year after it started in fact, one of the first albums we ever got sent was called ‘The King Will Build a Disco‘ by The Broken […]

Mike McKenna “At the Edge of the World” (Independent, 2020)

May 28, 2020 Guy Lincoln 0

With his second LP Mike McKenna jr. has constructed an intricate and finely crafted piece of work that invites us to consider what he calls the “distinct local culture” of his home manor. Given that the […]

Nicholas Mudd “Heartache Express” – Listen

May 28, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

The last time we heard from Nicholas Mudd it was on last year’s ‘Sailing Song‘. There’s another form of transport this time – a traditional country steam powered Iron Horse, pulling the ‘Heartache Express‘ and heading […]

Video: Abigail Lapell “Down By the Water”

May 28, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

This song from Abigail Lapell has a lovely guitar melody and accompanying vocal. The video, featuring a boxing match, complete with a knockout blow, is a real contrast to the gentle beauty of the music. It […]

John Prine Family announce live streaming tribute

May 27, 2020 Mark Whitfield 1

The family of the late John Prine have announced a celebration of the singer-songwriter’s legacy with a live-streamed “Picture Show” tribute. The June 11th show will be produced by the Prine family and his label Oh […]