2020 – Page 197 – Americana UK

Lorraine Nash “Wildflowers” (Independent, 2020)

July 9, 2020 Jason McDonald 0

21-year-old Kerry resident Lorraine Nash has released her debut EP ‘Wildflower’ and it is an assured and accomplished collection. Nash’s music is influenced by her love of traditional Irish music but the five original songs on […]

Kate Rusby to release lockdown album

July 9, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Kate Rusby is, occasionally, allowed out of the realm of folk ballads, and has even been known to listen to music created in her own lifetime. There’s a preconception burst. During an appearance on Jo Whiley’s […]

Robert Jon and the Wreck “Last Light on The Highway” (Independent, 2020)

July 9, 2020 Tim Martin 0

Album opener ‘Oh Miss Carolina’ sets out Robert Jon Burrison’s manifesto. A Rolling Stones guitar riff to kick it off, a bit of Grateful Dead piano, a Lynyrd Skynyrd guitar solo and southern soul harmonies. Robert […]

Bonny Light Horseman “Green Rocky Road” – Listen

July 9, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Without a doubt one of the most exciting bands to emerge in 2019 – we loved the album, we loved them live. If you need the reminder, Bonny Light Horseman are Anais Mitchell, Eric D. Johnson and […]

Video: The Americans “No Fun”

July 9, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

The Americans certainly look like they’re having plenty of fun here while performing their version of ‘No Fun’ by The Stooges. It’s up-tempo, foot-tapping, headbanging stuff and the Los Angeles rock and rollers bring the song […]

Interview: Fischer-Z’s John Watts reminisces on 50 years of making heartfelt music

October 1, 2026 0

The songs of John Watts, whether in his band Fischer-Z, in his other bands or as a solo artist, aren’t technically Americana, but everything in their construction and recording has the feel of exactly what Americana […]

Jayne Pomplas “This Is How The World Ends”

October 1, 2026 0

First solo release shows Jayne Pomplas has much to offer. Jayne Pomplas is a Dublin-based American singer, songwriter and fiddle player who has spent years in Ireland performing and recording with artists including The Chieftains, Frankie […]

Folk-americana duo Rosine announce debut album due Spring 2027

October 1, 2026 0

The Nashville-based duo Rosine featuring GRAMMY Award winner Forrest O’Connor and rising vocalist Meredith Lane O’Connor have announced the release of their self-titled debut album, Rosine, due Spring 2027 on Compass Records. The announcement comes with […]

Year: 2020

Lorraine Nash “Wildflowers” (Independent, 2020)

Kate Rusby to release lockdown album

Robert Jon and the Wreck “Last Light on The Highway” (Independent, 2020)

Bonny Light Horseman “Green Rocky Road” – Listen

Video: The Americans “No Fun”

Interview: Fischer-Z’s John Watts reminisces on 50 years of making heartfelt music

Jayne Pomplas “This Is How The World Ends”

Folk-americana duo Rosine announce debut album due Spring 2027

Nicole Mish “Hope is Restless”

Julie Christensen “Don’t You Push” – no names, no id, and that’s the cops