June 2021 – Page 16 – Americana UK

Clint’s Classic Clips: Jason & The Scorchers “White Lies” Farm Aid, 1986

June 18, 2021 Clint West 1

A typically electrifying performance from the band that for many provided the stepping stone from punk to americana. Farm Aid was set up by Willie Nelson and Neil Young and began in 1985 to raise money […]

Track Premiere: Elisha Marin “Shining Out”

June 18, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Shining Out‘ is the title track of Elisha Marin’s debut album which is released today. It’s an uplifting plea for a bit more unity and a bit less rancour: “I can see a light in my […]

Shuffle: European Championship Special

June 18, 2021 David Cowling 0

With the Euros dominating the media agenda at the moment it got me to thinking how much do I really know about Americana music in the countries that are a part of 2020? I found myself […]

Bessie Deakin “Lady Red” – Listen

June 18, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Lady Red‘ is something of an autobiographical song for Bessie Deakin, which deals with her ambitions, and a somewhat secretive nature. Deakin has elaborated that: “I hid my desire to sing for a long time. I […]

Video: Eric Bibb feat. Shaneeka Simon “Born of a Woman”

June 18, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Eric Bibb returns with a powerful message in his new single ‘Born of a Woman’. With delightful guitar-work, a foot-tapping rhythm and an upbeat vocal melody, Bibb draws the listener into a song that addresses serious […]

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. […]

Tracks

Dream Team Triple Header: Lambchop, Booker T Jones, Karine Polwart

June 21, 2023 0

Now, you’re right, we normally only dip into the magical world of fantasy concerts as suggested by incongruously paired or tripled artists names in those oh so regular Songkick emails once a month. These are the […]

Album Reviews

John Hollier & The Rêverie “Rainmaker”

March 12, 2026 0

Strong passionate songs from a band on the rise. John Hollier was raised on a crawfish farm in Louisiana, which tells you where his musical roots lie. He and his touring band of Teddy Thibedoux Jones […]

Features

More People Should Really Know About: Denitia

December 3, 2024 0

Filled to the brim with relentless positivity. Denitia (Odigie) thought about making a record that goes back to the music she heard at home, capturing the place within the songs. Growing up, she was engulfed by […]

Month: June 2021