March 2021 – Page 26 – Americana UK

Departure Lounge “Transmeridian”

March 11, 2021 Sean Hannam 0

After two decades away, Departure Lounge return with a strong collection of melodic, quirky indie-pop songs and cinematic instrumentals. Cult UK indie-experimentalists Departure Lounge are back, with their first album in almost 20 years – ‘Transmeridian’. […]

The Northern Belle “No Rush” – Listen

March 11, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

The new single by the Norwegian septet The Northern Belle see’s the band’s sound expanded even further with the addition of vocals from Nordicana compatriots Siv Jakobsen and Louien. It means that there’s just extra layers to the […]

Video Premiere: Russell Jamie Johnson “Put Me Out”

March 11, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Russell Jamie Johnson is a man of many talents. He’s an actor, stuntman and archer of some renown. He was even the archery coach for Jamie Parker, who played the famous wizard in Broadway’s ‘Harry Potter […]

AUK’s top 10 americana albums ever: Number 8 – Uncle Tupelo “No Depression”

March 10, 2021 Clint West 1

So, it’s day three and we have arrived at number 8 in our writers’ picks. A seminal album without question, but does it live up to its folkloric status in the pantheon of great americana albums? […]

Ryan Dugré “Glace Bay” – Listen

March 10, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Middle of the week, well we know how that feels – so here’s a short tune that should take you away from wherever you are to the wide-open spaces. And if you happen to be in […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Kasey Chambers - The Captain
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Ratboys - Singin’ to an Empty Chair
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Third World - Journey to Addis
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Rosanne Cash - The River & the Thread (vinyl) Jes...
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Drive-By Truckers - Pizza Deliverance
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Guy Clark - Keepers
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Jerry Jeff Walker - Cowboy Boots and Bathin’ Suits
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Jimmy Buffett - A1A
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Chris Knight - Chris Knight
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Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

March 26, 2026 0

As we await the outcome of our search for the Best Americana Song Of All Time, Dean Nardi kicks off the return of our popular Essentials series with a light-hearted look at the songs that pepper […]

Brown Horse “Total Dive”

March 26, 2026 0

Another stellar offering from a band with a burgeoning reputation. Norfolk’s Brown Horse is a band that is nothing if not prolific. Total Dive is the band’s third album in as many years. That productivity probably […]

Brudi Brothers to release new EP and KEXP session

March 26, 2026 0

Mom and Pop Music artists The Brudi Brothers have announced the release of a new EP titled Dark & Stormy on April 17th. In celebration of the release, vaunted Seattle radio station KEXP has aired The […]

Interviews

Interview: Michael Timmins on “More Acoustic Junk”, Cowboy Junkies and, well… other Mike stuff

March 25, 2026 0

A few months ago, we got an album of more (acoustic) junk from the Junkies. Okay, that is a horrible image. Better start over. Michael Timmins, along with siblings Margo and Peter, and Alan Anton, the […]

Interviews

Interview: Bob Lind on “It Oughta Be Easy”

March 12, 2026 0

Folk icon talks life, hope, and his 2026 record. Bob Lind recently released his fourth studio album of new material in the past fourteen years, “It Oughta Be Easy,” a characteristically literate, introspective, and often humorous […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Dave Alvin on The Third Mind’s “Spellbinder”

March 11, 2026 2

While Dave Alvin is regarded as one of the greats of American roots music, his taste in music and his own music from the Blasters onwards has included hints of his musical eclecticism. Evidently, he always […]

Classic Americana Albums

Classic Americana Albums: Skip Spence “Oar”

July 5, 2023 0

One of the roads to great americana is paved with maverick artists who have found new ways to interpret roots music in an unexpected manner. A legend like Gram Parsons is considered as one of the […]

Videos

Video: Sam Calver “River”

June 23, 2020 0

Written after the birth of his first-born child, Sam Calver’s recent video has a simple message about the love between father and son and the importance of the people around us. Calver explains: “‘River’ is […]

Tracks

Eliza Shaddad “Blossom” – Listen

April 14, 2021 0

‘Blossom‘ was recently released by Sudanese-Scottish artist Eliza Shaddad, and it’s a timely song that captures the rapture of the awakening of new growth that is the annual miracle of Spring. There’s an echo, perhaps, of […]

Month: March 2021

Departure Lounge “Transmeridian”

The Northern Belle “No Rush” – Listen

Video Premiere: Russell Jamie Johnson “Put Me Out”

AUK’s top 10 americana albums ever: Number 8 – Uncle Tupelo “No Depression”

Ryan Dugré “Glace Bay” – Listen

Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

Brown Horse “Total Dive”

Brudi Brothers to release new EP and KEXP session

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Satellite Inn

Revitalised Hanging Stars return with their sixth album and an extensive UK tour