2020 – Page 311 – Americana UK

Pick of the Political Pops: Richard Thompson “Keep Your Distance”

April 9, 2020 Paul Villers 0

Well here we (still) are. Here’s hoping that you are keeping well, dear reader, and that you are finding things to keep you occupied if you happen to be self-isolating, social distancing, furloughed or simply keeping […]

Ruthie Collins “Cold Comfort” (Curb Records/Sidewalk, 2020)

April 9, 2020 Jim Finnie 0

Ruthie Collins second album ‘Cold Comfort‘ is a hugely contemplative affair that, while not devoid of upbeat songs, creates something of a melancholy vibe throughout its 11 tracks. That’s probably not that surprising given the album […]

Grace Gillespie “Goodbye” – Listen

April 9, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Goodbye‘ opens with an apocalyptic vision – “Maybe now it’s time to sell all my guitars” – as Grace Gillespie contemplates giving up the struggle – the struggle of trying to make an impact in the […]

The Song Remains: John Prine 1946-2020

April 9, 2020 Clint West 2

The death of John Prine following complications brought on by Covid-19 has not just robbed the Americana world of one of its finest talents, it has robbed music more widely of a true original and an […]

Video: Select Captain “Get Me Out of here”

April 9, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the dreamy video for ‘Get Me Out of Here’, the most recent single from Select Captain. The atmospheric song is taken from the EP, ‘Comes in Waves, Part 2’. Select Captain was formerly the […]

Video Interview: Rodney Crowell on why “Then Again” is better late than never

July 2, 2026 0

It is sometimes forgotten that Gram Parsons did not enjoy commercial success as a solo artist during his short life, and that it was Emmylou Harris who took his sound to a wider audience with the […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Lucinda Williams Ballads

July 2, 2026 0

It would be strange to start things off by actually introducing Lucinda Williams, so let’s begin with a justification instead: Williams has been at it since her 1979 debut Ramblin’ Woman, though she only truly broke […]

artwork for Adam Beattie album "Home Fires Burning"

Adam Beattie “Home Fires Burning”

July 2, 2026 0

The hero’s journey echoed in the experiences of an everyman. It might be an exaggeration to say there are as many types of songwriters as there are songwriters, but then again, it might not. As well […]

Year: 2020

Pick of the Political Pops: Richard Thompson “Keep Your Distance”

Ruthie Collins “Cold Comfort” (Curb Records/Sidewalk, 2020)

Grace Gillespie “Goodbye” – Listen

The Song Remains: John Prine 1946-2020

Video: Select Captain “Get Me Out of here”

Video Interview: Rodney Crowell on why “Then Again” is better late than never

Essentials: The Top 10 Lucinda Williams Ballads

Adam Beattie “Home Fires Burning”

Book Review: Amy Speace “To The Performer, The Singer–Songwriter’s Handbook”

Juana Everett “Past Lives in California”