2020 – Page 42 – Americana UK

Laura Fell “Safe from Me” (Balloon Machine Records, 2020)

November 19, 2020 Helen Jones 0

It’s fair to say that 2020 has been a pretty tough year for all, so we might all be able to benefit from seeing a therapist right now; step forward London-based Laura Fell with her debut […]

Wills and the Willing “London Country” (Absolute Records, 2020)

November 19, 2020 Clint West 0

Ian Wills, the driving force behind Wills and the Willing, has certainly led a colourful life. A heroin addict at 13, he survived a suicide attempt at 15. Later he made money as a wheeler-dealer, including […]

AMA-UK announce nominations and honours for 2021 awards

November 19, 2020 Mark Whitfield 1

It seems a lifetime ago since the revelries of the 2020 AMAUK awards back in January, but it’s that time of year again – The UK Americana Music Association has revealed the nominations for the seven […]

Natalie D-Napoleon “Thunder Rumour” – Listen

November 19, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Basically the deal with the Tracks section is that we’re aiming to bring you a song that’ll mark your day, and hopefully much longer. It’s a hit-and-miss strategy but today we’re willing to gamble the Xmas […]

Video: Beans on Toast “Album of the Day”

November 19, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

For lovers of great music, the latest release from Beans on Toast is simply a joy. It’s all about listening to classic records with his daughter, who is the charming star of this delightful video. It’s […]

Dean Owenswith John Convertino and Joey Burns

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

September 24, 2026 0

It’s week 2 of the search for our writers’ Top 10 UK americana albums, and Jonathan Hincks will doubt add to the debate with his choice, as follows: With the hands of the Doomsday Clock edging […]

Album artwork for The Fool by Embla and the Karldotters

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

September 24, 2026 0

Norwegian queer-country assertively and affectionately delivering. Embla Karidotter was the drummer for Norwegian indie band Razika for 13 years, before she chose to change direction and build on her love of country music with new band […]

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

September 24, 2026 0

On the 16th of October, Béla Fleck is to release the recording of a stellar Nashville night as a live album called Live Heart. On January 8, 2022, he and a multigenerational gang of musical heavy […]

Year: 2020

Laura Fell “Safe from Me” (Balloon Machine Records, 2020)

Wills and the Willing “London Country” (Absolute Records, 2020)

AMA-UK announce nominations and honours for 2021 awards

Natalie D-Napoleon “Thunder Rumour” – Listen

Video: Beans on Toast “Album of the Day”

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

Izzie Walsh “Where Do We Go From Here?”

Americana Stories – Stephen Eyre “On the road”