2020 – Page 31 – Americana UK

Grammy 2020 Americana nominations announced

November 30, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

The nominations have been announced for the 63rd annual Grammy awards which are due to take place on January 31st 2021, and amongst the three thousand odd categories are of course Best Americana Album and Best […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Jesse Dayton “It’s Like a Possum Ran Over My Grave”

November 30, 2020 Guy Lincoln 0

I didn’t know that ‘Wristband’ song before and, if I’m honest, I never much cared for Paul Simon, so I’m juggling this catch from Tim already. Having listened to the song I wasn’t immediately sure where […]

Kathy Greenholdt “If” (Independent, 2020)

November 30, 2020 Ljubinko Zivkovic 0

Talking about late starters! Chicago singer-songwriter Kathy Greenholdt started back in 2002. Nothing unusual in that. But, that is actually when she started to learn playing the guitar and wrote her first song. Suspicious listener? You […]

Samara Jade “The Place Between” – Listen

November 30, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Samara Jade is a folk troubadour, a multi-instrumentalist and a spelunker. Growing up in Hudson Valley New York she was given a proper education – steeped in the folk music and culture of Pete Seeger and […]

Video Premiere: Phill Reynolds “Is it Painful”

November 30, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

The layered vocals that rise up as ‘Is it Painful’ builds are exquisite and are the highlight of this striking song from Italian singer-songwriter Phill Reynolds. Reynolds’ voice is deep, earthy, rootsy and full of character, […]

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Justin Hinds & the Dominos - Early Recordings
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Kasey Chambers - The Captain
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Ratboys - Singin’ to an Empty Chair
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Third World - Journey to Addis
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Rosanne Cash - The River & the Thread (vinyl) Jes...
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Drive-By Truckers - Pizza Deliverance
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Guy Clark - Keepers
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Jerry Jeff Walker - Cowboy Boots and Bathin’ Suits
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Jimmy Buffett - A1A
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The Talbot Trail Boys “The Talbot Trail Boys”

March 27, 2026 0

Lost songs from an imagined family past, sung with quiet conviction and understated authenticity. The Talbot Trail Boys is the latest iteration of Canadian Henry Adam Svec, who has produced music under various names (Peter Mansbridge […]

Susto Stringband “Hard Drug” – visions of death

March 27, 2026 0

Seems to be our week for stringbands, but that’s ok. Susto, the alt-country group led by frontman Justin Osborne, have announced the release of Susto Stringband (Volume 2) on May 29 via Missing Piece Records. It’s […]

Video Premiere: Roswell Road “Weirdo at the Party”

March 27, 2026 0

Here’s the spirited new single from London-based americana duo Roswell Road. Singer-songwriters Jasmine Watkiss and Zoë Wren tell frank, authentic stories, opening up with refreshing honesty about themselves and their everyday lives. Weirdo at the Party […]

Year: 2020

Grammy 2020 Americana nominations announced

AUK’s Chain Gang: Jesse Dayton “It’s Like a Possum Ran Over My Grave”

Kathy Greenholdt “If” (Independent, 2020)

Samara Jade “The Place Between” – Listen

Video Premiere: Phill Reynolds “Is it Painful”

The Talbot Trail Boys “The Talbot Trail Boys”

Susto Stringband “Hard Drug” – visions of death

Video Premiere: Roswell Road “Weirdo at the Party”

Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

Brown Horse “Total Dive”