August 2020 – Page 10

AUK’s top 10 americana albums ever: Alasdair Fotheringham

August 20, 2020 Clint West 1

After a week off to catch our breath, AUK’s quest to find the ’10 best americana albums ever’ returns this week with the selections of Alasdair Fotheringham. Each week a different AUK writer offers his or herself […]

Video: Craig Greenberg “Oh Caroline”

August 20, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Craig Greenberg’s vocal melody on this new single is simply beautiful. ‘Oh Caroline’ is an open-hearted song, built around a strong rhythm and rolling piano. The song’s theme is the doubt and insecurity often felt by […]

Emma Swift “Blonde On The Tracks” (Tiny Ghost Records, 2020)

August 20, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

Dylan has been one of the most covered songwriters since the ‘60s. In fact, in 1965, Columbia Records ran a media campaign with the message “No one sings Dylan like Dylan”, as covers were outselling Dylan’s […]

Bob Harris organises new charity single in October

August 20, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris has always been a great friend to us here at AUK and so we’re delighted he’s currently celebrating the impressive milestone of 50 years in broadcasting this year by announcing a […]

Astral Swans “Bird Songs” – Listen

August 20, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Imagine, if you will, that you’re walking through Vondelpark in Amsterdam – it’s near Christmas, you’re somewhat on the cold side, maybe picking up a jacket would have been a smart move. Love has abandoned you, […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Interviews

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

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Interviews

Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0

Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]

Interviews

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0

American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]

Interviews

Interview: Kyle Craft

May 22, 2018 0

Few records hit you square between the eyes like ‘Full Circle Nightmare‘ the wonderful new album from Portland-based Kyle Craft. A veritable beast of a record drawing influences from the likes of Bowie, Lennon – christ, […]

Videos

Video Premiere: David James Allen “Another Day Older”

April 6, 2023 1

Here’s the latest release from Toronto’s David James Allen. There are gorgeous layers and textures that give ‘Another Day Older’ captivating depth, especially the string arrangement from Jillian Sauerteig. Over the rich and rhythmic instrumentation, Allen’s […]

Live Reviews

Live Review: Clover County, Rough Trade East and London Highways Festival, 14th-16th May 2026

May 28, 2026 0

Clover County is a much-travelled but now Athens, Georgia-based singer-songwriter, who, following good reviews for her debut full-length album, Finer Things, travelled to the East side of the Atlantic and has been touring with Jack van […]

Month: August 2020

AUK’s top 10 americana albums ever: Alasdair Fotheringham

Video: Craig Greenberg “Oh Caroline”

Emma Swift “Blonde On The Tracks” (Tiny Ghost Records, 2020)

Bob Harris organises new charity single in October

Astral Swans “Bird Songs” – Listen

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”