2020 – Page 242 – Americana UK

Video Premiere: StevieRay Latham “Madeline”

June 3, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

We are pleased to premiere the gentle, dreamy new single from StevieRay Latham. This deeply personal song is taken from Latham’s brand new EP, ‘Nomads of Industrial Suburbia’. The EP was Latham’s first experience of recording […]

Frank Turner “Live In Newcastle” (Xtra Mile Recordings/Polydor Records, 2020)

June 3, 2020 Diccon Johnston 1

Frank Turner operates in that most ambiguous of roles, the singer-songwriter, with his output being classified variously from punk to folk. This live-work reveals that this is not entirely accurate, he is foremost an entertainer – […]

Track Premiere: Gypsy Outfit “Pyromaniac”

June 3, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Gypsy Outfit made use of a pile of vintage equipment to record their new album which carries the suitably retro title of ‘1969‘. Gypsy Outfit are guitarist/vocalist and primary songwriter, Brandon Maddox and vocalist/violinist Kate Lovely. […]

The Mammals “Nonet” (Soundly, 2020)

June 3, 2020 Lyndon Bolton 0

‘Nonet’ is compelling listening for these locked down times. In their blend of classic folk and Americana The Mammals, Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar plus an ensemble of seven, ask searching questions about our environment and […]

Judy Collins and a Global Choir to fund the WHO

June 3, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s one of her most iconic recordings – ‘Amazing Grace‘ – and Judy Collins has been inspired to put her voice – and the voices of thousands of others making up a “virtual choir” – to […]

Essentials: The Top Ten Songs That Name-Drop Other Artists: AUK Readers’ Choice

October 1, 2026 0

An Essentials occasional one-off feature, this one responding to our readers’ input. We ran a previous Essentials list which covered the top ten songs that name-drop other artists. As the title suggests, an artist mentions another […]

Artwork for Lawrence Rothman album Here Lies Love / Sawdust to Stardust "

Lawrence Rothman “Here Lies Love / Sawdust to Stardust”

October 1, 2026 0

Powerful confessional lyrics drive Lawrence Rothman’s journey to the dark side of Americana. For their fifth album, Here Lies Love / Sawdust to Stardust, Lawrence Rothman has brought an ‘A‘ list of collaborators, including Madi Diaz, […]

Petunia live at the Kitchen Garden Cafe, Birmingham - 24th September 2026

Live Review: Petunia (solo without The Vipers), The Kitchen Garden Café, Birmingham – 24th September 2026

October 1, 2026 0

The Kitchen Garden Café in King’s Heath, Birmingham, makes you glad people still believe in putting good music in small rooms. Attached to a restaurant and garden centre by day, it becomes an intimate music venue […]

Year: 2020

Video Premiere: StevieRay Latham “Madeline”

Frank Turner “Live In Newcastle” (Xtra Mile Recordings/Polydor Records, 2020)

Track Premiere: Gypsy Outfit “Pyromaniac”

The Mammals “Nonet” (Soundly, 2020)

Judy Collins and a Global Choir to fund the WHO

Essentials: The Top Ten Songs That Name-Drop Other Artists: AUK Readers’ Choice

Lawrence Rothman “Here Lies Love / Sawdust to Stardust”

Live Review: Petunia (solo without The Vipers), The Kitchen Garden Café, Birmingham – 24th September 2026

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

Jayne Pomplas “This Is How The World Ends”