April 2021 – Page 8 – Americana UK

Video Premiere: The Blue Highways “Tonight”

April 27, 2021 Andrew Frolish 1

Check out the video premiere of the passionate ‘Tonight’ from The Blue Highways. This beautiful song has been recorded in the equally beautiful surroundings of St John’s Church, Hoxton. The group usually includes the Lury brothers […]

Introducing ‘Readers’ Picks’ – a new feature where readers choose the music

April 26, 2021 Clint West 0

We want your suggestions for great tracks, video clips, hidden gems or personal favourites. ‘Readers’ Picks’ invites you to send us your suggestions for a piece of music that you love and that you think others […]

The Mountain Goats “Mobile” – Listen

April 26, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

This new song from the Mountain Goats is taken from the upcoming album ‘Dark in Here‘, which is due out 25th June and was recorded at the legendary FAME studios. ‘Mobile’ features both Spooner Oldham on […]

artwork for Bowerbirds album "Becalmyounglovers"

Bowerbirds “becalmyounglovers”

April 26, 2021 Keith Hargreaves 0

Break up and beyond from North Carolinan troubadour. Written over six years by the Bowerbirds’ main man Phil Moore, this album charts the slow disintegration of a long term relationship and the subsequent reevaluation of life’s […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Justin Townes Earle “Harlem River Blues”

April 26, 2021 Peter Tomkins 2

My colleague Harold Hogan opened up a whole world of possibilities with the previous link in this chain. Initially I thought of others who had covered ‘Dead Flowers‘ leading me to Jerry Lee Lewis’ brilliant cover […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Month: April 2021

Video Premiere: The Blue Highways “Tonight”

Introducing ‘Readers’ Picks’ – a new feature where readers choose the music

The Mountain Goats “Mobile” – Listen

Bowerbirds “becalmyounglovers”

AUK’s Chain Gang: Justin Townes Earle “Harlem River Blues”

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”