2020 – Page 159 – Americana UK

Interview: Emma Swift’s take on Bob Dylan, East Nashville and Marmite

August 13, 2020 Martin Johnson 2

Emma Swift is an up and coming Australian singer-songwriter, currently living in East Nashville with partner Robyn Hitchcock, who has taken the initially surprising career move of issuing an album of Dylan covers. However, Swift’s songwriting […]

Video: Ruston Kelly “Pressure”

August 13, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Ahead of his new album, ‘Shape and Destroy’, Ruston Kelly has released his latest single. The album, due on 28th August, charts Kelly’s journey through difficult times and trying to remain sober. He says of the […]

Ten Americana songs about telephony

August 13, 2020 Rick Bayles 4

Where would the world of Americana be without Alexander Graham Bell’s little invention? How could anyone call their Baby to let them know they’re coming home to them? How else could they pour their heart out […]

The Supreme Art of Nothing “This Is How It Goes” (Whack Shack Recordings, 2020)

August 13, 2020 Clint West 0

The Supreme Art of Nothing are a musical project created by Nico and Andi Crutwell-Jones. Both are seasoned music industry professionals with separate and varied careers. Whilst Andi has been a writer, composer, musician and sometime […]

Track Premiere: Michael Colton “Leave The Light On”

August 13, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Today’s song is the upcoming new single from Michael Colton, which will be generally available from tomorrow and precedes an upcoming EP which will be released this Autumn. ‘Leave the Light On‘ is a ballad which […]

Live Review: Laura Veirs + Karl Blau, EartH Dalston – 16th September 2026

September 29, 2026 0

Laura Veirs has an impressive back catalogue, with 14 solo albums across 27 years. She began by announcing that she would play some new songs. Her latest album, Temple Songs, is excellent but, for me, part […]

Our Man In The Field “Silverado”

September 29, 2026 0

A successful change in direction to a more soulful sound reaps its own rewards. Silverado is the third album from British songwriter Alex Ellis, aka Our Man In The Field, after The Company of Strangers (2020) […]

More People Really Should Know About: Padraig Jack

September 29, 2026 0

Just off the west coast of Ireland, west of Clare and south of Connemara, lie three small islands. With weather-beaten cliffs, tiny stone-walled fields, and a small, resilient population, the Aran Islands are steeped in history. […]

Year: 2020

Interview: Emma Swift’s take on Bob Dylan, East Nashville and Marmite

Video: Ruston Kelly “Pressure”

Ten Americana songs about telephony

The Supreme Art of Nothing “This Is How It Goes” (Whack Shack Recordings, 2020)

Track Premiere: Michael Colton “Leave The Light On”

Live Review: Laura Veirs + Karl Blau, EartH Dalston – 16th September 2026

Our Man In The Field “Silverado”

More People Really Should Know About: Padraig Jack

Greyhounds “Live On 29th Street”

Ella Spencer “Howlin’ Wolf” – one lie too many