2020 – Page 290 – Americana UK

Ally Evenson “Burning Room” – Listen

April 27, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Ally Evenson isn’t guarding herself on this song, the centrepiece of her new five-song EP ‘Not so Pretty‘ which documents a love that came and went, and documents it with an intensity that is rarely heard. […]

Video: Leonard Cohen “The Hills”

April 27, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

When Leonard Cohen sings, “I can’t make the hills,” one can’t not be moved. Before he died, Cohen left behind a set of songs that his son, Adam, completed and released as the posthumous album ‘Thanks […]

Something for the weekend: Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit “Dreamsicle”

April 24, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

Another week done then in this crazy new world of ours dear reader – whatever a week is – and it’s been a good one for AUK at least as we had the most visitors we’ve […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Roger Street Friedman

April 24, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

We are in the business of spreading a little love and lifting spirits. We hope that our regular mini-gigs can generate some positivity and make you feel connected to the world out there. At the end […]

The top 10 Americana music videos

April 24, 2020 Keith Hargreaves 2

Creating videos to accompany releases has long been the norm in the music business and our particular field of interest, although not generally burdened with the cliche of mainstream releases is still prone to taking the […]

Lucinda Williams St Paul Theatre 14 April 2019

For the Sake of the Song: Lucinda Williams “Metal Firecracker”

September 28, 2026 0

There are songs that you love for the lyrics, songs that you love for the music; sometimes you get a song where both are so perfect you have a masterpiece. Lucinda Williams’ Metal Firecracker is the […]

Artwork for Ian Noe album"Canyon Falls Trailer Band"

Ian Noe “Canyon Falls Trailer Band”

September 28, 2026 0

Impressive collection of character-driven songwriting and classic country sounds. Kentuckian Ian Noe presents a diverse selection of sixteen original songs on his excellent new album, Canyon Falls Trailer Band. It’s Noe’s third release and the second […]

The Jayhawks live at the Electric Ballroom, Camden - 16th September 2026

Live Review: The Jayhawks, Electric Ballroom, Camden – 16th September 2026

September 28, 2026 1

About a decade ago, I formulated a new genre based on a particular guitar sound that would for several years be heard on Radio 2 after midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. Bob Harris Country is […]

Year: 2020