January 2021 – Page 16

Jackson Scribner “Family Gatherings” – Listen

January 14, 2021 Jonathan Aird 1

OK – here’s the deal. I can’t be bothered to write some jocular comment about the dangers of ‘Family Gatherings‘ in our current times and you sure as hell don’t want to read some jocular comment […]

Video: Passenger “Sword from the Stone”

January 14, 2021 Andrew Frolish 1

Filmed in the epic Scottish Highlands, here’s the latest video release from Passenger, ‘Sword from the Stone’. The gorgeous scenery is a match for the beauty of the song. The single coincides with the release of […]

Classic Americana Albums: Mary Gauthier “Rifles & Rosary Beads”

January 13, 2021 Lyndon Bolton 0

As this series would testify “classic” comes in many forms. Album or artist having been around for years would rank high on the list of qualifications. Mary Gauthier has certainly been around for a while with […]

artwork for Caitlin Harnett album "Late Night Essentials"

Caitlin Harnett and The Pony Boys “Late Night Essentials”

January 13, 2021 Mark Johnson 0

Great sounding americana from Australia. Prime americana from Australia, Caitlin Harnett and The Pony Boys debut album introduces a new distinctive voice, with fine backing and some delicious guitar solos. Harnett’s voice does have an obvious […]

10 top Cajun/zydeco tracks

January 13, 2021 Rick Bayles 5

Some years ago I went to the States to do some work. It was, in fact, my first ever trip to the States and I was going to be working in New Orleans – something akin […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

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. […]

Tracks

Bear’s Den “All That You Are” – The best of both worlds

November 26, 2021 0

Emerging from a near year long hibernation, Bear’s Den return with new recording ‘All That You Are’, which is not exactly a new song as Andrew Davie explains “‘All That You Are’ is a song that […]

Album Reviews

Paul Kelly “Nature” (Cooking Vinyl, 2018)

October 17, 2018 0

Who else but the seemingly ageless Paul Kelly could have dreamed up the idea for turning the timeless Dylan Thomas poem ‘And Death Will Have No Dominion’ into a brilliant and moving opening song for his […]

Features

More People Really Should Know About: Charlie Marie

August 27, 2024 3

As a Brit who often feels like an outsider looking in on the world of Americana and country, there is a lot to relate to in Charlie Marie; you see, while her musical leanings and cowboy […]

Month: January 2021