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Ten cool songs about Jesus

April 8, 2020 Clint West 10
Church attendance figures in the United States can seem quite staggering to us, largely secular, limeys. Around 45% attend on a regular basis compared to just 7% in the UK. In addition, many other Americans strongly […]
Album Reviews

Miracle Whips “The Art of Facts” (DevilDuck Records, 2020)

April 8, 2020 David Jarman 0
‘The Art of Facts‘ is the debut album from Portland, Oregon based band ‘Miracle Whips’. Described by the band as ‘porch music’, it is gentle and reflective, with subtle and well-crafted songs, featuring evocative impressionistic lyrics, […]
Tracks

Track Premiere: Couvo “If You Know Your Party’s Extension, Please Dial It”

April 8, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0
Couvo is Josh Couvares a Brooklyn based singer-songwriter who will release his tales of coming-of-age album ‘When This All Ends’ on the 24th of this month.  Today’s premiere  ‘If You Know Your Party’s Extension, Please Dial […]
News

Country legend John Prine dead at 73

April 8, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0
Waking up to the news this morning that John Prine, the Grammy award-winning US folk and country singer who could count among his fans Bob Dylan and Kris Kristofferson has died aged 73 due to complications […]
Videos

Video: The Orange Circus Band “Old Souls”

April 8, 2020 Andrew Frolish 1
It’s hard not to get up and dance along to ‘Old Souls’, the latest song from The Orange Circus Band.  It’s an upbeat and exciting take on their traditional influences.  The single, out now, is a […]

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Richard Thompson “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” – it’s a kind of magic

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Video: Orange Oak “wilder life” – a declaration of nervousness

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Something for the weekend: Listen to the unreleased Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers track from 1978 “Parade Of Loons”

Videos
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Bob Dylan to unleash a 39 CD set of The Rolling Thunder Revue in November – start saving!

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There are only 50 tickets left for Americana 25 – join us in Liverpool in November!

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Tracks

Richard Thompson “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” – it’s a kind of magic

September 28, 2026 0
Best. Finest. Interesting words. The Los Angeles Times says of Richard Thompson: “The finest rock songwriter after Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix.” That was Scott Timberg, who, of course, also worked with Richard […]
Videos

Video: Orange Oak “wilder life” – a declaration of nervousness

September 28, 2026 0
wilder life is the new single from Filippa Frisell and Erik Olsson, also known as the Swedish indie-folk duo Orange Oak. It’s a thoughtful song of falling in love and the way we make ourselves vulnerable. […]
Videos

Something for the weekend: Listen to the unreleased Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers track from 1978 “Parade Of Loons”

September 25, 2026 0
Well that’s it from us for this week, and we leave you dear reader with a previously unreleased song from Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. His estate recently unveiled a comprehensive new box set, Origins 1971-1978, […]

  • Richard Thompson “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” – it’s a kind of magic
  • Video: Orange Oak “wilder life” – a declaration of nervousness
  • Something for the weekend: Listen to the unreleased Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers track from 1978 “Parade Of Loons”
  • Bob Dylan to unleash a 39 CD set of The Rolling Thunder Revue in November – start saving!
  • There are only 50 tickets left for Americana 25 – join us in Liverpool in November!
  • Beck “Ride Lonesome”
  • Live Review: Levellers, The Meffs, Brakes, Kid Kapichi and Sleeper, Hove Park, Brighton – 5th September 2026
  • Josh Ritter is coming this way in January – Happy New Year!
  • The latest AUK Podcast now available featuring Israel Nash and Sid Griffin
  • Leon III “Invisible Ink” – heating the lemon juice
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  • Jed Cairns: A career high point I reckon. Fabulous album.
  • Graeme Tait: Hi Alan. I know, time, as tide waits for no man, lol. Can I suggest you focus on the first…
  • Angus MacSwan: "Ride Lonesome" is also a good Western starring Randolph Scott and directed by Budd Boetticher. Any connection, I wonder?

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Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0
Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]
Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1
As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]
Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0
Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

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Live Reviews

Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes + The Weeping Willows, MacSorleys, Glasgow, 30th June 2018

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A crowded pub in Glasgow on a swelteringly hot Saturday night proved to be no challenge to Australia’s Lachlan Bryan  who, with a four piece version of The Wildes behind him, performed a set of songs […]
Classic Clips

Classic Clips: The National “About Today” Germany 2008

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The National are not just any old americana band, they are also one of the most significant bands of the 21st century.  A band of consummate musicians who wear their musical abilities lightly – showboating isn’t […]
Album Reviews

Dillon Warnek “As the Neighbors Tried to Sleep”

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Dillon Warnek has produced an album of rebellion, regret, broken promises and salvation wrapped in fatalism and dark humour. “As the Neighbors Tried to Sleep” begins with a real swagger. ‘Pistol and a List of Demands’ […]

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