July 2020 – Page 3 – Americana UK

Samantha Crain “A Small Death” (Real Kind Records, 2020)

July 30, 2020 Keith Hargreaves 0

An interesting, compelling and exciting album this; written by Samantha Crain upon recovering the use of her hands after a prolonged period following three serious car accidents in three months the last of which left her […]

From one chord wonders to three chords and the truth: 10 artists who went from punk to country

July 30, 2020 Guy Lincoln 1

I like to think that I’ve come to know Ramona well. Indeed I’d probably go so far as to say I’ve got a bit of a crush. Who wouldn’t carry at least a small torch for […]

Stacey McNeill and Jonathan Smith “Leaving Autumn Town” (Independent, 2020)

July 30, 2020 Paul Campbell 0

The title of Stacey McNeill and Jonathan Smith’s EP sets the musical tone. It would be surprising to find power ballads and squealing guitar solos in a collection of music called `Leaving Autumn Town’ and indeed […]

Erin Ponsonby ” Love Like The Movies” – Listen

July 30, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Erin Ponsonby is, unfortunately, about to be sadly disappointed. On this new song from the Scottish pop-folk singer’s EP ‘Little Town‘ there’s a recipe for disaster. All Erin Ponsoby wants is “love at first sight” for […]

Video: Fanny Lumsden “Fierce”

July 30, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Fanny Lumsden’s ‘Fierce’ is a tribute to all the women who have played an important role in her life. Old footage of women in the World War II Land Army is also used to good effect […]

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. […]

News

Jason Isbell: “I’d like this mask to protect me from Van Morrison” – Watch

September 22, 2020 0

You may have seen Van Morrison in the press last week raging against restrictions because of Covid with a new batshit song which goes: “No more lockdown / No more government overreach / No more fascist […]

Album Reviews

Charlie Smyth “The Way I Feel” (Independent, 2018)

July 31, 2018 0

Charlie Smyth has come to Nashville where he now resides, having been a veteran of the 1990s Chicago and Seattle punk scenes of the 1990s – and perhaps he brings some of that sensibility to his […]

Tracks

Lady Nade “One Of Us” – acoustic version

November 20, 2025 0

Lady Nade, we dare to suggest, has the breakout possibilities of an Allison Russell – a great stage presence, a fine songwriter and with a wonderful voice. She has already made herself noticed in both folk […]

Month: July 2020