April 2021 – Page 12 – Americana UK

StevieRay Latham & The Nomads of Industrial Suburbia “Letters From Suburbia”

April 22, 2021 Peter Tomkins 0

Exploring the dark underbelly of suburbia through gothic alt-folk. This final EP of a trilogy finds StevieRay Latham in experimental and artistic territory, playing with the concepts of the dark, gothic underbelly of suburbia. Opening with […]

New Yola album due July – watch her new video

April 22, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Yola has announced what’s described as her “anthemic” new album ‘Stand For Myself’, which will be released via Easy Eye Sound in the UK on July 30, 2021 – and boy is she back. Just look […]

The Unsung Heroes of Americana – “Bucky” Baxter, Multi-Instrumentalist

April 22, 2021 Rick Bayles 3

When you realise that a working musician has had two main bosses during his career, and they were Steve Earle and Bob Dylan, you have to suspect he might have been a bit good at what […]

artwork for Maria Shiel- album "Fire in the Sea!"

Maria Shiel “Fire in the Sea!”

April 22, 2021 Viv Fish 0

An album that ebbs and flows around exotic crescendos, wanting for nothing. A seasoned songwriter and musician, Maria Shiel has quite a musical history. She has performed shows across Ireland, Europe and the USA and worked […]

Furlined “Kill Devil Hills” – Listen

April 22, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Furlined are a Bristol-based band formed in 2012 by singer-songwriter Neil Crossley and cellist Tegan Everett. ‘Kill Devil Hills’ is the title track of their upcoming new album which should be released this Summer. ‘Kill Devil […]

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

Mercury Rev, The Barbican, London, 14th July 2017

July 17, 2017 2

Mecury Rev have a sound that is often described as symphonic, so this appearance at The Barbican with the Royal Northern Sinfonia offers a real chance to hear the huge sounds of their albums as they […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Aliza Hava “Into the Light”

January 15, 2025 0

The new single from folk-rock artist Aliza Hava is immediate and compelling. “Into the Light” is a gloriously uplifting song of hope and redemption, channelling Hava’s positive energy and transmitting these feelings to the listener. She explains: […]

News

Bluegrass legend Peter Rowan nominated for 2023 Grammy

November 23, 2022 1

American roots music legend Peter Rowan has just been nominated for a 2023 Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album. The nomination is for his recently released album, ‘Calling You From My Mountain‘, on Rebel Records. The […]

Month: April 2021