April 2021 – Page 24 – Americana UK

Bob Bradshaw “The Ghost Light”

April 13, 2021 Tim Martin 0

A well-crafted album, excellent music and some fine storytelling. Bob Bradshaw’s last album ‘Queen of The West’ was a concept album with a single story woven through the songs. This time each song on ‘The Ghost […]

Brianna Kočka “Seasons” – Listen

April 13, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Floating in on a breathless vocal, and a simple statement “all I really need are these seasons of loving you“, this new song by Brianna Kočka has a dreamy Nick Drake feel to it. It’s taken […]

Video Premiere: Stephen Flatt “Logan Creek”

April 13, 2021 Andrew Frolish 2

Stephen Flatt’s smooth country voice is perfect for telling stories like ‘Logan Creek’ and he delivers a gorgeous vocal melody with style and confidence. With legendary bass-player Dave Roe on production and a host of excellent […]

Track Premiere: The County Affair “Every Ghost”

April 12, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

The County Affair are Kevin Brennan and Tony Regan who have been friends since their schooldays in Nottingham, spending their journey time on the school bus productively by discussing the latest developments in the then new […]

Interview: Declan O’Rourke on his friendship with John Prine, and working with Paul Weller

April 12, 2021 Martin Johnson 2

The shock of writing a self-portrait and the joy of recording an Ink Spots tribute with John Prine. Who says you can’t teach a dog new tricks? Declan O’Rourke had built a respected career as a […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The The - Hanky Panky (vinyl)
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The Chicks - Taking the Long Way (local streaming)
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Far From Saints - Far From Saints (vinyl)
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Ryan Adams - The Suicide Handbook (vinyl)
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Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch (vinyl)
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RE: There's no future in nostalgia
Stonehenge was a fucking mess every time but it was a b...
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Great shout John I’m new here -Gil Scott Heron wh...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
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Neil Young - Citizen Kane Jr
By John , 2 weeks ago
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Clarence White would have been 82 today. A little remin...
By Martin Johnson , 3 weeks ago

Rising Appalachia at FloydeFesr, Floyd, Virginia 22 nd July 2010

Essentials: The top 10 Essential Americana Live Albums

June 25, 2026 1

We experience music typically either at a show or on record. The live album is the device by which artists and labels attempt to bridge the two. The types of live album vary. There are shows […]

artwork for Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry album "were The Watchtowers"

Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

June 25, 2026 2

A poignant final act from Dallas Good in collaboration with Richard Reed Parry, leaving us with a melancholic album, beautiful, sad and thought-provoking. There’s something quietly arresting about this new record by Dallas Good and Richard […]

Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

June 25, 2026 0

More than 2,000 artists performing across 400+ grassroots venues nationwide, spanning indie, folk, country/ americana, dance, pop, rock, grime, electronic, jazz, folk, punk, soul and more. The event is sponsored by the Music Venue Trust and […]

Interviews

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0

Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

Interviews

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

Album Reviews

Woods End “II” (Independent, 2018)

April 5, 2018 0

Brendan Behan said ‘critics are like eunuchs at a harem; the know how it’s done, they’ve seen it done every day, but they’re unable to do it themselves.’ While I’d stop short of referring to myself […]

Features

More People Really Should Know About: Ryan Davis

January 17, 2024 1

Ryan Davis’ catalogue of work with his band State Champion and recent solo project, Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band, is a treasure trove of brilliant songwriting and winding, unhurried alt-americana. I first came across State […]

Videos

Video: Ava McCoy “Young Girl”

March 17, 2025 0

The video for “Young Girl” by Brooklyn-based Ava McCoy is beautifully put together by director Aidan Millroy; the gorgeous landscapes in Sisters, Oregon and Deschutes National Forest are the perfect accompaniment for the lyrical narrative, deep […]

Month: April 2021

Bob Bradshaw “The Ghost Light”

Brianna Kočka “Seasons” – Listen

Video Premiere: Stephen Flatt “Logan Creek”

Track Premiere: The County Affair “Every Ghost”

Interview: Declan O’Rourke on his friendship with John Prine, and working with Paul Weller

Essentials: The top 10 Essential Americana Live Albums

Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

The Long Ryders ride into a town near you in October!

The Glass Hours “Chapel Glass”