August 2020 – Page 5 – Americana UK

Roxanne de Bastion “I Should Live In Salt” – Listen

August 26, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

This cover of The National by Roxanne de Bastion emerged from her virtual tour this year. As she says “I loved playing a different cover song each night of my virtual UK tour and wanted to […]

Video: Layla Kaylif “Lovers Don’t Meet”

August 26, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Layla Kaylif’s latest single was inspired by the 13th century Persian poet Rumi and is a reflection on the nature of love and the inner-relationship with the Divine. She explains: “What people don’t realise is that […]

The Song Remains: Justin Townes Earle 1982 – 2020

August 25, 2020 Martin Johnson 1

Justin Townes Earle’s death at the age of 38 on 23rd August was announced on his social media without any confirmation of the cause of death. There has been considerable interest in the mainstream media with […]

AmericanA to Z: Paul Robeson

August 25, 2020 Paul Campbell 0

In any pantheon of American music there should be a space for the monumental figure of Paul Robeson. Whole biographies have deservedly been dedicated to describing his kaleidoscopic talents and a life of commitment and spirit. […]

Molly Tuttle “But I’d Rather Be With You” (Compass, 2020)

August 25, 2020 Mark Nenadic 0

Molly Tuttle is a major talent. Faced with a Tennessee tornado, then a pandemic, she did what any worried musician might do – she recorded a covers album. She even taught herself digital recording techniques in […]

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 […]

Month: August 2020