September 2020 – Page 2

Track Premiere: Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt “Carry A Tune”

September 30, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

The duo of Philadelphia based guitarist /songwriter Aaron Nathans and Cincinnati cellist / songwriter Michael G. Ronstadt (yes, he has a famous Aunt) have produced a new album showcasing the rich and dark combination that can […]

Larkin Poe announce new album of covers

September 30, 2020 Jonathan Aird 1

On the back of their success with their recent album ‘Self Made Man‘, Larkin Poe have quickly returned to the recording studio to produce an album of stripped back acoustic songs called ‘Kindred Spirits‘. Cover versions […]

Joan Osborne “That Was A Lie” – Listen

September 30, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Taken from her tenth album ‘Trouble and Strife‘ which was released on September 18th, ‘That Was a Lie‘ might sound like a personal exchange but Osborne is aiming at a bigger picture; as she explains, the […]

Video: Seafarers “Virgin Soil”

September 30, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Jonathan Hodgson’s beautifully surreal animation is the perfect accompaniment to the gently melodic ‘Virgin Soil’, which rises and falls, introducing layers of instrumentation: wind, brass, piano, underpinned by a warm bass. The musicianship is excellent, creating […]

‘The Twang Factor’ presents: Anton O’Donnell

September 29, 2020 Clint West 0

Welcome to ‘The Twang Factor’ AUK’s brand new weekly series providing a showcase for some of the best new and emerging artists around. Each week we will bring you a different artist selected from the submissions […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 0

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. […]

Album Reviews

Kate Rusby “When They All Looked Up”

May 2, 2025 0

Traditional and original folk music, beautifully delivered with a contemporary feel. Seasonal Christmas offerings apart, this is Kate Rusby’s first album since her collection of covers on ‘Hand Me Down’ in 2020. As such it will […]

Album Reviews

StevieRay Latham “The Hinterland EP”

August 11, 2022 0

A gorgeous excursion into classic Americana. All the boxes are ticked by this beguiling and atmospheric EP from Stevie Ray Latham which opens with the parched ‘Let Me Inside’, an excellent introduction to his acoustic melancholia. […]

News

Our new supporters playlist comes out today – win tickets to see John Smith live

September 5, 2025 0

Our new playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month is out later today exclusively for AUK supporters which includes new tracks by Fruit Bats, Robbie Fulks, Margo Price, MJ Lenderman and […]

Month: September 2020

Track Premiere: Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt “Carry A Tune”

Larkin Poe announce new album of covers

Joan Osborne “That Was A Lie” – Listen

Video: Seafarers “Virgin Soil”

‘The Twang Factor’ presents: Anton O’Donnell

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

Sarah McQuaid takes to the road again in the UK in November

Levi Foster “Appalachian Funk Tree”