January 2021 – Page 17

Artwork for Suzzy Roche & Lucy Wainwright Roche album I Can Still Hear You

Suzzy Roche & Lucy Wainwright Roche “I Can Still Hear You”

January 13, 2021 Tim Newby 0

‘I Can Still Hear You’ is a magical creation, taking flight over ethereal, dreamy melodies, that unfold at a leisurely pace, floating in the clouds above a mystical landscape. From two of the most beloved musical […]

Fruit Bats announce new album “The Pet Parade” – Listen

January 13, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

The Chicago based folk-rockers release 8th studio album. Eric D. Johnson’s Fruit Bats (who five years ago released one of the greatest songs ever recorded) have announced their return on March 5th with ‘The Pet Parade’, […]

Belaver “Here It Comes” – Listen

January 13, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

The latest song from Belaver (B.E. Godfrey) is without a doubt a song about climate change and the impact of “acid rain burning our broken brains” but it also feels incredibly topical with opening lines that […]

Video: Karen Jonas “A Long December”

January 13, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

When Karen Jonas sings, “A long December and there’s reason to believe this year will be better than the last,” it’s the perfect beginning to a new year and to her recent single, a cover of […]

Interview: William Lawrence talks drumming, the Felice Brothers and songwriting

January 12, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

Felice Brothers drummer William Lawrence on the challenges of being a drumming singer-songwriter William Lawrence is a drummer of some years experience who is currently a member of the Felice Brothers and has recently toured with […]

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. […]

Live Reviews

Live Review: Merry McCloud & Bruce Welch, The Bread and Roses, London – 3rd May 2026

May 13, 2026 0

The Bread and Roses is located in the heart of Clapham, London. Owned by The Battersea and Wandsworth Trade Union Council, it consists of the ground-floor pub and a theatre space above. It’s a community-oriented establishment […]

Tracks

Erin Rae “Wild Blue Wind” – Listen

June 20, 2017 0

We only featured indie-folk rock country singer-songwriter Erin Rae a couple of weeks back when we premiered her new track Like The First Time, a two minute 60s psych meets indie country smash which has been […]

Videos

Video: The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer “Get Ready”

August 31, 2017 0

Now this is a fine coming together of a great band name, a great song and a great video. Apparently classed as blues, which seems a bit limiting, it’s just fabulous.

Month: January 2021