May 2021 – Americana UK

Something for the weekend: Bob Dylan “Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands”

May 28, 2021 Mark Whitfield 1

Well that’s it for this week dear reader – amazingly it looks like we might actually get some sunshine for the bank holiday weekend, although as always with our weather don’t put a bet on it […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Ashley Monroe

May 28, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Throughout 2020, as the world was gripped by the pandemic, we helped to fill the void left by a lack of live music by posting a series of mini-gigs from outstanding artists. It has been a […]

Rod Picott “Wood, Steel, Dust & Dreams”

May 28, 2021 Paul Kerr 1

Rod Picott’s new readings of all his co-writes with Slaid Cleaves add up to an instant classic collector’s item (and it sounds damn good too). Over the course of around a dozen albums, Rod Picott, a […]

Video: Barry Jones “Lost Resort”

May 28, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Long time friend of AUK, Liverpool based Barry Jones has taken a break from his Southbound Attic Band to record a set of songs of sparse acoustic charm, with just guitar, his voice and harmonica. The […]

Readers’ Picks: Richmond Fontaine live at BBC Scotland

May 28, 2021 Clint West 0

This week’s pick comes from Fiona Winders who lives in Malmo, Sweden. There is very little that I need to say here as Fiona covers it all beautifully: “On their farewell tour of the UK, Americana […]

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: May 2021

Something for the weekend: Bob Dylan “Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands”

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Ashley Monroe

Rod Picott “Wood, Steel, Dust & Dreams”

Video: Barry Jones “Lost Resort”

Readers’ Picks: Richmond Fontaine live at BBC Scotland

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”