October 2020 – Page 28

Pick of the Political Pops: Alabama “20th Century”

October 9, 2020 Paul Villers 0

It’s been a grim week here at Americana-UK Towers. Firstly it pissed it down like an incontinent Colossus bestride Rhodes. Secondly – in order to get him to sleep after throwing a tantrum – some American […]

Darlingside “Fish Pond Fish” (Thirty Tigers, 2020)

October 9, 2020 Lyndon Bolton 0

Darlingside are all about four-part harmonies around a swirl of string arrangements. Whether studio album or performing live that is how they have honed their unique sound described as “baroque folk”. If that sounds rather abstract […]

Billy Bragg announces UK dates

October 9, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

At last some good news – Billy Bragg has announced an Autumn tour. OK, Autumn 2021 – but it’s something to look forward to. And he’ll have been able to write his “goodbye to Trump now […]

Lucinda Williams and Drive By Truckers join Black Deer 2021 bill

October 9, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

2021 really can’t come soon enough. Our favourite music festival bar none Black Deer has just announced some new additions to an already fairly impressive line-up, including Lucinda Williams, Drive-By Truckers and Canadian cowboy Colter Wall. They’ve […]

Cf Watkins “Frances” – Listen

October 9, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Cf Watkins has that thing we’re always looking for – a distinctive voice, both literally and figuratively. Her song writing is restrained and sensitive and insightful – three of our favourite words. Her second album ‘Babygirl‘ […]

RE: Versions!
@paul-villers Those versions keep coming
By Martin Johnson , 1 day ago
RE: What are you watching at the moment?
Just binged "Legends" - a British drama on Netflix abou...
By Paul Villers , 1 day ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Radio Paradise's Mellow Mix whilst on a bit of a drive
By Peter Thompson , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Amy Grant The 6th of January (Yasgur’s Farm): time for ...
By Jonathan Hincks , 3 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Lone Bellow - The Lone Bellow (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 4 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
XTC - A Coat of Many Cupboards (excerpts...it's a 4 CD ...
By Peter Thompson , 6 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@andyshort Yes, it makes a refreshing change from artis...
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
RE: My First Record Player
I had a Rotel amp and turntable too until the buttons s...
By Andy Short , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@peterthompson When Ryan Adams string breaks during Bar...
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For The Sake Of The Song: Joni Mitchell “Woodstock”

May 11, 2026 0

The Woodstock festival held in 1969 at Yasgur’s farm, Bethel, New York, is one of those truly emblematic moments in the history of contemporary music, and indeed in the birth of americana. And of course it’s […]

I’m Kingfisher “Give Up Together”

May 11, 2026 0

Nordic americana with a slightly heavier tinge. I’m Kingfisher is the alter ego of Swedish singer-songwriter Thomas Jonsson. Give Up Together is his sixth album under that guise and comes three years after his last release, […]

AUK Mini-Gigs

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Igloo Hearts

May 11, 2026 0

Igloo Hearts are James and Katie MacGregor, a married folk-pop duo from North Wales. For our next AUK mini-gig, they kindly agreed to share some of their latest songs with our readers and viewers. Since appearing […]

Month: October 2020

Pick of the Political Pops: Alabama “20th Century”

Darlingside “Fish Pond Fish” (Thirty Tigers, 2020)

Billy Bragg announces UK dates

Lucinda Williams and Drive By Truckers join Black Deer 2021 bill

Cf Watkins “Frances” – Listen

For The Sake Of The Song: Joni Mitchell “Woodstock”

I’m Kingfisher “Give Up Together”

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Igloo Hearts

The Krickets “If You Only Knew”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 230 “Travel – a necessary luxury”