2020 – Page 163 – Americana UK

Video: Emma Swift “Queen Jane Approximately”

August 11, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

With excellent playing and production and a strong, pure vocal, Emma Swift has created a terrific new version of a familiar song. Covering Dylan takes courage but Swift approaches the task with confidence and makes ‘Queen […]

VERSIONS – “These Days”

August 10, 2020 Paul Villers 4

Here we are again with “VERSIONS” – our look at the songs, the performers and the interpretations by performers of the songs. This time around Gordon Sharpe casts his eye over over the song ‘These Days’ […]

The Northern Belle “Late Bloomer” – Listen

August 10, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Nordicana – we love it, especially when it comes in the form of West Coast harmonies, and claims influences from all the best people – Erin Rae, for example, and The Byrds. Harmonies, guitars and just […]

Video: Ferris & Sylvester “I Should Be On a Train”

August 10, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

With the contrast of the quieter lulls and the scorching emotional moments, this song is one of the most engaging yet from Ferris & Sylvester. Searing lines, such as: “I can’t bear your touch,” are direct […]

AUK Chain Gang: Roy Acuff “Wreck on The Highway”

August 10, 2020 Mark Nenadic 0

Last week’s link took us to Uncle Tupelo’s ‘Anodyne’, the title track from their 1993 album. Track two on that very album was ‘Acuff-Rose’, which opens up a wonderful field of opportunity for me, an unashamed […]

Interview: Shawn Colvin, celebrating 30 years of “A Few Small Repairs”

September 29, 2026 0

Shawn Colvin has long established herself as one of the most captivating of singer-songwriters. She’s an accomplished guitar player, possessed of a fine voice, and she’s a storyteller of great talent. Her first album, Steady On, […]

Brian Fallon & The Painkillers “Not Bad for New Jersey”

September 29, 2026 0

Heartfelt heartland rock delivered by Gaslight Anthem frontman. Brian Fallon has been making music with The Gaslight Anthem for two decades. Outside of the band, over the past 10 years, he’s released a number of solo […]

His Lordship announce new album, single, and all-star shows

September 29, 2026 0

Following last year’s Bored Animal, Psychonaut Sounds/PIAS will release His Lordship’s tribute to Rock ‘n’ Roll pioneer Chuck Berry, Promised Land, on 13th November 2026, to celebrate what would’ve been his 100th birthday. His Lordship will […]

Year: 2020

Video: Emma Swift “Queen Jane Approximately”

VERSIONS – “These Days”

The Northern Belle “Late Bloomer” – Listen

Video: Ferris & Sylvester “I Should Be On a Train”

AUK Chain Gang: Roy Acuff “Wreck on The Highway”

Interview: Shawn Colvin, celebrating 30 years of “A Few Small Repairs”

Brian Fallon & The Painkillers “Not Bad for New Jersey”

His Lordship announce new album, single, and all-star shows

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

Our Man In The Field “Silverado”