November 2020 – Page 35

Video: Adam Douglas “Joyous We’ll Be”

November 2, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Beautifully shot on location in Adam Douglas’s adopted home of Norway, the video for ‘Joyous We’ll Be’ brings hope in troubled times. Douglas has never been a political songwriter until now. Yet, he sees the world […]

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (again)

November 2, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

That’s right – it’s 30 Days of November from the Grateful Dead. As they say themselves “based on the year we’ve just had, it’s safe to say, we’re all looking for a miracle every day! Well, […]

Desert Blonde “Live Slow Die Old” (Independent, 2020)

November 2, 2020 Peter Churchill 0

Started initially in the studio in winter 2020 but ultimately finished in the extended quarantine that 2021 has proved to be this fourth EP from Desert Blonde, a.k.a. Zach Hinkle, reflects that fact. Without the ability […]

Tracks

Brand New Zeros “Cigarette” – Listen

November 2, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Cigarette’ is the latest in a series of singles leading up to the new album from Brand New Zeros which will be out in 2021. It sees the band, fronted by singer-songwriter Ronan MacManus and guitarist […]

Video Premiere: The Lied To’s “Sheryl Crow (Leave Me in My Dream)”

November 2, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

It’s almost election day in the USA and here is the video premiere for a politically-charged song from Americana duo The Lied To’s. When Doug Kwartler sings: “I don’t want to see // Leave me in […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The The - Hanky Panky (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 22 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Chicks - Taking the Long Way (local streaming)
By Peter Thompson , 4 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Far From Saints - Far From Saints (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ryan Adams - The Suicide Handbook (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
Stonehenge was a fucking mess every time but it was a b...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Great shout John I’m new here -Gil Scott Heron wh...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Neil Young - Citizen Kane Jr
By John , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Clarence White would have been 82 today. A little remin...
By Martin Johnson , 3 weeks ago

Rising Appalachia at FloydeFesr, Floyd, Virginia 22 nd July 2010

Essentials: The top 10 Essential Americana Live Albums

June 25, 2026 1

We experience music typically either at a show or on record. The live album is the device by which artists and labels attempt to bridge the two. The types of live album vary. There are shows […]

artwork for Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry album "were The Watchtowers"

Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

June 25, 2026 2

A poignant final act from Dallas Good in collaboration with Richard Reed Parry, leaving us with a melancholic album, beautiful, sad and thought-provoking. There’s something quietly arresting about this new record by Dallas Good and Richard […]

Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

June 25, 2026 0

More than 2,000 artists performing across 400+ grassroots venues nationwide, spanning indie, folk, country/ americana, dance, pop, rock, grime, electronic, jazz, folk, punk, soul and more. The event is sponsored by the Music Venue Trust and […]

Interviews

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0

Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

Interviews

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

Videos

Video: Josh Fortenbery “Nobody is Pleased”

September 30, 2025 0

Josh Fortenbery’s latest song, a favourite in his live shows, explores how frustrating behaviours can become habitual or second nature. ‘Nobody is Pleased’ features gorgeous, swirling pedal steel from Erik Clampitt and dreamy harmony backing vocals […]

Interviews

Interview: Lilli Lewis on americana, New Orleans and activism

October 25, 2021 0

Why losing the backbeat, COVID lockdown and memories of 150-year-old church helped create Americana. If the residents of AUK Towers are ever feeling bored, then they can always return to the endless debate prompted by the […]

Album Reviews

Dude Cervantes “The Ride Or Die Of Dude Cervantes and The Panchos”

November 27, 2025 0

Multifaceted musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, and label owner recruits like-minded artists to record an explosive live set at The Hotel Cafe, Hollywood, in April 2023. In recent years, San Diego-born Daniel Cervantes has been enthralling audiences […]

Month: November 2020

Video: Adam Douglas “Joyous We’ll Be”

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (again)

Desert Blonde “Live Slow Die Old” (Independent, 2020)

Brand New Zeros “Cigarette” – Listen

Video Premiere: The Lied To’s “Sheryl Crow (Leave Me in My Dream)”

Essentials: The top 10 Essential Americana Live Albums

Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

The Long Ryders ride into a town near you in October!

The Glass Hours “Chapel Glass”