December 2020 – Page 29

Interview: Tim O’Brien on dealing with COVID and the greatest bluegrass artist ever

December 1, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

COVID is proving to be a challenge for all musicians. Americana UK thought it would be an idea to catch up with one of bluegrass and americana’s leading musicians to see how COVID affects even those […]

The Unsung Heroes of Americana – Dave Cobb, Producer

December 1, 2020 Rick Bayles 0

Continuing with our series of features on The Unsung Heroes of Americana, where we take a look at some of the people, places and things that help to bring this genre of music to life, Richard Phillips is […]

Parkland Music Project “Eminent Ghosts” (Offseason Records, 2020)

December 1, 2020 Diccon Johnston 0

‘Eminent Ghosts‘ is a concept album roughly located where psychedelic rock intersects with alt-country. The whole album consists of only five extended tracks which collectively form around a central narrative using avant-garde sonic landscapes. Parkland Music […]

‘The Twang Factor’ presents: Phil Hooley

December 1, 2020 Clint West 0

Sadly we are coming to the end of our present series of ‘The Twang Factor’. Next week we will be giving you the opportunity to vote for your favourite act from the present series. The act […]

J.E. Sunde “9 Songs About Love” (Vietnam, 2020)

December 1, 2020 Guy Lincoln 0

‘9 Songs About Love‘ is JE Sunde’s third solo record and what a supremely melodic pop-folk treat it is. It’s simple, wide-eyed loveliness may surprise, considering the LP was born from Sunde’s realisation that he might […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The The - Hanky Panky (vinyl)
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The Chicks - Taking the Long Way (local streaming)
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Far From Saints - Far From Saints (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
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Ryan Adams - The Suicide Handbook (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
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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
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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

JD Hinton “Interstate Man” – Keepin’ it rollin’ on

June 25, 2026 0

American highways provide iconic imagery in so many films, TV shows and often serve as inspiration for song that capture the endless miles ahead, and the limitless miles behind. America – a nation in motion. And […]

Video: Gareth Dunlop “Wish I Couldn’t Feel A Thing” – love’s souvenir, a bitter memento

June 25, 2026 0

Wish I Couldn’t Feel A Thing is the absorbing new single from Belfast singer-songwriter Gareth Dunlop. The accompanying video was recorded live in Belfast’s historic Titanic Pump House, which is simply perfect for the lush vocal […]

The Jayhawks announce new album “Sanctuary Park”

June 24, 2026 2

Putting some meat on the bones of last week’s passing reference to a new album when announcing their upcoming live dates, we can now reveal that the new album by The Jayhawks is called Sanctuary Park […]

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, […]

Classic Clips

Classic Clips: Rufus Wainwright “The Art Teacher” – Live on Last Call with Carson Daily, 2004

September 15, 2023 0

Sometimes choosing a Classic Clip really is as easy as having a song coming on shuffle to remind you how breathtaking the track in question is, which was the case with this pick, a 2004 performance […]

Album Reviews

Ryan O’Reilly “Native Companion”

May 18, 2026 0

Contemporary and traditional blend from homegrown and widely travelled teacher of song. Native Companion is the fourth collection of contemporary Celticana from the peregrine musician that is Ryan O’Reilly. Alongside his English roots, the Oxford-born and […]

Features

Interview: Richard Davies talks about his new album and creativity under Covid

August 11, 2020 0

A favourite lockdown release of 2020 and an album that’s rarely off the decks at AUK Towers is Richard Davies and the Dissidents’ debut album, ‘Human Traffic’. From the rollicking “grab-life -by-the-scruff-of-the-neck” title track to the […]

Month: December 2020

Interview: Tim O’Brien on dealing with COVID and the greatest bluegrass artist ever

The Unsung Heroes of Americana – Dave Cobb, Producer

Parkland Music Project “Eminent Ghosts” (Offseason Records, 2020)

‘The Twang Factor’ presents: Phil Hooley

J.E. Sunde “9 Songs About Love” (Vietnam, 2020)

JD Hinton “Interstate Man” – Keepin’ it rollin’ on

Video: Gareth Dunlop “Wish I Couldn’t Feel A Thing” – love’s souvenir, a bitter memento

The Jayhawks announce new album “Sanctuary Park”

Andrew Sa “American Rough”

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Ben Folds Five