October 2020 – Page 7

Video: Cristóvam “Setting Sun”

October 27, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

‘Setting Sun’ is the smooth, rhythmic new single from Portuguese singer-songwriter Cristóvam. His soulful vocal evokes a nostalgic longing for home. For Cristóvam, home is the gorgeous Azores islands, which feature prominently in this beautifully directed […]

Malcolm MacWatt “The Widow And The Cruel Sea” – Listen

October 27, 2020 Jonathan Aird 2

Skail – it’s an old Scots word meaning to disperse, scatter and sail over water, it’s also the title of Malcom MacWatt’s new EP, which contains songs of the emigrant links between Scotland and America. ‘The […]

‘The Twang Factor’ presents: DeLila Black

October 27, 2020 Clint West 0

Our guest on ‘The Twang Factor’ this week is rooted in americana but is not afraid to experiment with it. Her music blends in other genres, styles and beats to produce a unique ‘alt-americana’ sound exploring […]

Bill Brimer “A Genealogy of Ghosts” (Independent, 2020)

October 27, 2020 Diccon Johnston 0

‘A Genealogy of Ghosts’ is the debut solo album from Bill Brimer. In early 2018 he challenged himself as a songwriter to release an original song a month, which resulted in a significant musical canon to […]

Video Premiere: Matt Owens Feat. Elles Bailey “Another Song About the Devil”

October 27, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

The latest single from Matt Owens is a powerful piece, both musically and lyrically; it’s an emotionally resonant political statement and a hugely enjoyable listen. The vocal performance from Owens is excellent and he combines well […]

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”

August 10, 2026 0

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

August 10, 2026 0

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 […]

Interviews

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0

Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]

Interviews

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0

American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]

Album Reviews

Liz Overs “Nightjar”

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Debut album which captures the essence of English folk traditions in old and new compositions. ‘Nightjar’ is Liz Overs’ debut solo album. It’s an album comprising a beautiful blend of traditional folk songs and new ones […]

Album Reviews

Various Artists “Let’s Go Dancing: Stopped a Freight Train with a Grain of Sand”

May 26, 2026 0

Latest in 100-Song Living Tribute Doesn’t Disappoint. Let’s Go Dancing started life as a 60th birthday surprise video for Drivin N Cryin frontman Kevin Kinney, made during lockdown. Since then, it has merged into a 100-song […]

AUK's Chain Gang

AUK’s Chain Gang: Christy Moore “Motherland”

May 15, 2023 0

This week we go from Peter Churchill’s choice of Carter Sampson’s ‘Holy Mother’ to another song with a maternal reference written by Natalie Merchant in 2001. ‘Motherland’ was recorded by Merchant a few days before 11 […]

Month: October 2020

Video: Cristóvam “Setting Sun”

Malcolm MacWatt “The Widow And The Cruel Sea” – Listen

‘The Twang Factor’ presents: DeLila Black

Bill Brimer “A Genealogy of Ghosts” (Independent, 2020)

Video Premiere: Matt Owens Feat. Elles Bailey “Another Song About the Devil”

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”