October 2020 – Page 38

Track Premiere: Josh Merritt “The High”

October 1, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

‘The High‘ is an honest song that comes from having lived through the reality. Josh Merritt’s childhood was scarred by his mother’s and stepfather’s methamphetamine addiction. Not only as users – they fell into manufacturing and […]

Interview: Kelley Swindall & Don Dilego talk about New York Americana

October 1, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

Kelley who? There is often a debate when Americana UK decides which artists we should interview. Clearly, new and emerging artists need the oxygen of publicity to help them build their career momentum, but what of […]

Amanda Shires and Jason Isbell record pro-choice song – Listen

October 1, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

Amanda Shires and Jason Isbell have released a new song called ‘The Problem’ in which they take on the characters of a couple having an honest, difficult conversation about abortion. The track’s release coincides with International […]

Video Premiere: Palomino Kings “Any Time At All”

October 1, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

An absorbing melody, excellent guitar work and engaging hooks are features of the brand new single from Palomino Kings. For the video, the band perform live in the sunshine, which seems fitting for this bright, splash […]

Zephaniah OHora “Listening To The Music” ( Last Roundup Records, 2020)

October 1, 2020 Mark Johnson 0

Authentic but new? Old-fashioned whilst fresh? Easy listening and boosting? This album is somehow so antique that it sounds crisp, music circling decades around itself so it comes back to kick its own butt. People love […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Willie Nelson “Seven Spanish Angels”

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Seven Spanish Angels is a song which encapsulates a full range of americana imagery – doomed love, defiance, outlaws, faith, mystery and death – all set in an undescribed location that calls up the settings for […]

Chris Pierce “Songs for the Heavy Hearted”

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A moving, beautifully crafted collection of songs that refuses to surrender compassion in a fractured world. Chris Pierce has always possessed one of the finest voices in americana, capable of conveying tenderness, conviction and quiet resilience […]

Margo Cilker unveils her “Little White Cross” for October

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Western folk singer-songwriter and AUK favourite Margo Cilker has announced her third album, Little White Cross, due out October 9 via Fossil Records, a label Cilker recently launched with fellow musician ISMAY. The upcoming 10-song set […]

Month: October 2020

Track Premiere: Josh Merritt “The High”

Interview: Kelley Swindall & Don Dilego talk about New York Americana

Amanda Shires and Jason Isbell record pro-choice song – Listen

Video Premiere: Palomino Kings “Any Time At All”

Zephaniah OHora “Listening To The Music” ( Last Roundup Records, 2020)

For The Sake Of The Song: Willie Nelson “Seven Spanish Angels”

Chris Pierce “Songs for the Heavy Hearted”

Margo Cilker unveils her “Little White Cross” for October

Kacy Lee Anderson to release debut solo album

Lance Cowan “The Air That You Breathe”