July 2020 – Page 12 – Americana UK

Classic Americana Albums: Witness “Under A Sun” (Universal Island, 2001)

July 22, 2020 Mark Johnson 4

I fell in love with this album the first time it was played, it seemed faultless and distinct then (and still does two decades later) but never quite understood why it made such an impact for […]

Ondara “Folk N’ Roll No.1: Tales of Isolation” (Verve Forecast 2020)

July 22, 2020 Keith Hargreaves 0

Nairobi born and Minneapolis resident Ondara unveils his second album, and a powerful thing it is. Opening with the plaintive ‘Pulled Out of the Market’ Ondara nails his colours to the mast early on as a […]

Interview: The Jayhawks discuss a true joint effort making their new album ‘XOXO’

July 22, 2020 Del Day 1

‘XOXO’ marks the latest instalment in the musical journey of The Jayhawks, a trip that has lasted over thirty-five years and numerous highlights. For the first time in the band’s long history ‘XOXO’ really is a […]

Lynn Miles “We’ll Look For Stars” (Independent, 2020)

July 22, 2020 David Jarman 0

‘We’ll Look For Stars’ is the 15th album from Canadian singer-songwriter Lynn Miles, who featured last month in our ‘Forgotten Artists’ feature. Perhaps overlooked rather than forgotten, as our writer suggested, this album demonstrates again what […]

The Song Remains: Emitt Rhodes 1950 – 2020

July 22, 2020 Martin Johnson 2

Emitt Rhodes died in his sleep on July 19th, 2020. As a singer songwriter, he only released four authorised solo albums, with the penultimate one being released in 1973, to little overall success in the US […]

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Kasey Chambers - The Captain
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Ratboys - Singin’ to an Empty Chair
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Third World - Journey to Addis
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Rosanne Cash - The River & the Thread (vinyl) Jes...
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Drive-By Truckers - Pizza Deliverance
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Guy Clark - Keepers
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Jerry Jeff Walker - Cowboy Boots and Bathin’ Suits
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Jimmy Buffett - A1A
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Chris Knight - Chris Knight
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Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

March 26, 2026 0

As we await the outcome of our search for the Best Americana Song Of All Time, Dean Nardi kicks off the return of our popular Essentials series with a light-hearted look at the songs that pepper […]

Brown Horse “Total Dive”

March 26, 2026 0

Another stellar offering from a band with a burgeoning reputation. Norfolk’s Brown Horse is a band that is nothing if not prolific. Total Dive is the band’s third album in as many years. That productivity probably […]

Brudi Brothers to release new EP and KEXP session

March 26, 2026 0

Mom and Pop Music artists The Brudi Brothers have announced the release of a new EP titled Dark & Stormy on April 17th. In celebration of the release, vaunted Seattle radio station KEXP has aired The […]

Interviews

Interview: Michael Timmins on “More Acoustic Junk”, Cowboy Junkies and, well… other Mike stuff

March 25, 2026 0

A few months ago, we got an album of more (acoustic) junk from the Junkies. Okay, that is a horrible image. Better start over. Michael Timmins, along with siblings Margo and Peter, and Alan Anton, the […]

Interviews

Interview: Bob Lind on “It Oughta Be Easy”

March 12, 2026 0

Folk icon talks life, hope, and his 2026 record. Bob Lind recently released his fourth studio album of new material in the past fourteen years, “It Oughta Be Easy,” a characteristically literate, introspective, and often humorous […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Dave Alvin on The Third Mind’s “Spellbinder”

March 11, 2026 2

While Dave Alvin is regarded as one of the greats of American roots music, his taste in music and his own music from the Blasters onwards has included hints of his musical eclecticism. Evidently, he always […]

Tracks

Raine Hamilton “Love Has Come For Me” – Gorgeous acceptance of the best gift

July 19, 2021 0

We’re pretty sure that we’ve mentioned before that we regard love as a good thing, on the whole. And Winnipeg, Western Canada native Raine Hamilton’s new song ‘Love Has Come for Me‘ captures that almost shocking […]

Album Reviews

The Whispering Tree “Bones of Better Days”

September 29, 2025 0

Slow-burning and beautifully crafted, The Whispering Tree’s new album is a journey through memory and renewal, full of luminous songwriting and elegant, emotionally resonant arrangements. Duo El Kleiner and Elie Brangbour – known as The Whispering […]

Album Reviews

The Matinee “Change of Scene”

September 19, 2023 0

Enjoyable, sunny and laid-back country-rock inspired by road trip. The Matinee’s ‘Change Of Scene’ is a mostly laid-back and sunny country-rock album that brings visions of summer and beaches to mind as one listens to it, […]

Month: July 2020

Classic Americana Albums: Witness “Under A Sun” (Universal Island, 2001)

Ondara “Folk N’ Roll No.1: Tales of Isolation” (Verve Forecast 2020)

Interview: The Jayhawks discuss a true joint effort making their new album ‘XOXO’

Lynn Miles “We’ll Look For Stars” (Independent, 2020)

The Song Remains: Emitt Rhodes 1950 – 2020

Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

Brown Horse “Total Dive”

Brudi Brothers to release new EP and KEXP session

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Satellite Inn

Revitalised Hanging Stars return with their sixth album and an extensive UK tour