October 2020 – Page 9

Leah Barley “Bring Out Your Dead” (Independent, 2020)

October 26, 2020 Richard Phillips 0

Vancouver based, Barley showcases her songwriting, vocal and instrumental skills on this, her first full-length album, ably supported by John Kastelic and Ross Christopher Fairbairn. Barley’s skills are considerable, resulting in thought-provoking lyrics, emotive singing and […]

Becky Kapell “I Don’t Know” – Listen

October 26, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

There are lots of things we don’t know about Becky Kapell, but one thing we’re sure of is that the first single from her upcoming new album is ‘I Don’t Know‘. We’re not sure when the […]

Video: The Lost Doves “You Stop Me from Falling”

October 26, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

The latest ‘Lockdown Session’ from Ian Bailey finds him collaborating with Charlotte Newman, their voices combining effortlessly to deliver a song of gentle beauty. Together, Bailey and Newman are The Lost Doves. Bailey has once again […]

Something for the weekend: Passenger “A Song for the Drunk and Brokenhearted”

October 23, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it from us for another week dear reader. Passenger aka Mike Rosenberg, who headlined Black Deer 2018, hasn’t had a new album now since that same year’s ‘Runaway’ which was billed as his first […]

Interview: Sam Brookes on Bristol Statues, John Martyn and working with Ethan Johns

October 23, 2020 Martin Johnson 2

Sam Brookes is an independent artist who has been compared to a number of artists including Bon Iver and Jeff Buckley. He has been following this path since he was 16 and his career got a […]

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

August 10, 2026 1

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

The Twins of Franklin “This Life”

July 3, 2024 0

Fine vocal harmonies reminiscent of The Wandering Hearts from Minneapolis-based female duo The Twins of Franklin. The Twins of Franklin, hailing from Minneapolis, are not real-life twins, rather best friends Becky Shaheen (vocals/guitar/keys) & Laura Lou […]

Tracks

H.C. McEntire “A Lamb, A Dove” – Listen

November 14, 2017 0

H.C. McEntire, frontwoman of Mount Moriah, is striking out on her own with her debut solo album Lionheart which sees the light of day in January, and she’s shared the album opener “A Lamb, A Dove,” along with […]

Album Reviews

Martin Simpson “Home Recordings” (Topic, 2020)

November 23, 2020 0

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Martin Simpson needs no introduction. The most nominated individual in the history of the BBC Folk Awards, Simpson is well known as an outstanding writer and musician. He had planned for his […]

Month: October 2020

Leah Barley “Bring Out Your Dead” (Independent, 2020)

Becky Kapell “I Don’t Know” – Listen

Video: The Lost Doves “You Stop Me from Falling”

Something for the weekend: Passenger “A Song for the Drunk and Brokenhearted”

Interview: Sam Brookes on Bristol Statues, John Martyn and working with Ethan Johns

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”