September 2020 – Page 21

Jordan Tice “Motivational Speakeasy” (Paddle Records, 2020)

September 15, 2020 Jason McDonald 1

Jordan Tice has made an album of music which draws upon the guitar fingerpicking tradition of earlier Americana artists like John Fahey and Leo Kottke. Tice uses his own quirky lyrics and flashes of humour which […]

Only Child “Home” – Listen

September 15, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

Liverpool’s Only Child aka Alan O’Hare has leant on local legends for his new ‘Sound’ EP which was recorded during lockdown this year. Postponing sessions for the fourth Only Child album, O’Hare picked an old project […]

Video Premiere: Donal Hinely “Couldn’t Breathe”

September 15, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Americana has often been used to make political and social statements. ‘Couldn’t Breathe’ from Donal Hinely is a powerful, topical response to the world we’re living in. Musically and lyrically, Hinely takes a direct, straightforward approach […]

US Americana Awards 2020 postponed due to Covid concerns

September 15, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

The 2020 Americana Honors and Awards which were due to take place in Nashville tomorrow have been postponed because of concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic. The ceremony was set to include its usual live event at […]

Nick Costa “Tell My Mother I Love Her” (Nick Costa Music, 2020)

September 15, 2020 Diccon Johnston 0

Pain, loneliness and despair have often driven the creative muse and this is currently the case for Nick Costa. The end of a long term relationship provides the point of reference for his latest work. ‘Tell […]

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: September 2020