June 2020 – Page 7 – Americana UK

Track Premiere: Laura Rabell “Immortal”

June 25, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s safe to say that Laura Rabell is acquainted with the machinations of Momus, the personification of satire and mockery in Greek myth. For he surely had her marked down for an encounter with irony when […]

How I Write a Song: James McMurtry

June 24, 2020 Alasdair Fotheringham 1

In this new series for Americana UK, artists from across the genre discuss their approach to song-writing. It’s been more than 30 years now since a youthful, up-and-coming James McMurtry first crossed paths with another, already […]

Forgotten Artists – Freakwater

June 24, 2020 Clint West 0

Of all the bands that were tagged with the ‘alternative-country’ label, for Freakwater, more than any other, it fitted least well. Their music was set in the traditions of Appalachian folk, bluegrass and old-time country into […]

Video Premiere: Lou Kyme “Want You Back With Me”

June 24, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

With a great groove, excellent guitar work and an uplifting melody, here is the new single from Lou Kyme. It’s taken from the upcoming album, ‘What’s the Worst That Could Happen?’, due out on 4th September. […]

Richard Townend and The Mighty Bosscats “Ticket to Memphis” (Independent, 2020)

June 24, 2020 Jim Finnie 0

It’s not often that a review of an Americana album features a lead artist whose previous musical life saw him play and tour with a diverse range of stars such as The Platters, Tony Christie, Dana […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Willie Nelson “Seven Spanish Angels”

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Seven Spanish Angels is a song which encapsulates a full range of americana imagery – doomed love, defiance, outlaws, faith, mystery and death – all set in an undescribed location that calls up the settings for […]

Chris Pierce “Songs for the Heavy Hearted”

August 10, 2026 0

A moving, beautifully crafted collection of songs that refuses to surrender compassion in a fractured world. Chris Pierce has always possessed one of the finest voices in americana, capable of conveying tenderness, conviction and quiet resilience […]

Margo Cilker unveils her “Little White Cross” for October

August 10, 2026 0

Western folk singer-songwriter and AUK favourite Margo Cilker has announced her third album, Little White Cross, due out October 9 via Fossil Records, a label Cilker recently launched with fellow musician ISMAY. The upcoming 10-song set […]

Month: June 2020

Track Premiere: Laura Rabell “Immortal”

How I Write a Song: James McMurtry

Forgotten Artists – Freakwater

Video Premiere: Lou Kyme “Want You Back With Me”

Richard Townend and The Mighty Bosscats “Ticket to Memphis” (Independent, 2020)

For The Sake Of The Song: Willie Nelson “Seven Spanish Angels”

Chris Pierce “Songs for the Heavy Hearted”

Margo Cilker unveils her “Little White Cross” for October

Kacy Lee Anderson to release debut solo album

Lance Cowan “The Air That You Breathe”