June 2021 – Page 24 – Americana UK

Lucy Dacus “VBS” – what’s VBS? Listen, and discover

June 11, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Here Lucy Dacus looks back without anger but with a sizable dollop of sarcasm on what sounds like the holidays from hell. Ironic that. ‘VBS‘ is Lucy Dacus’ recollections of the limited joys and ultimate disappointments […]

Video Premiere: Bluenose B “Mother’s Love”

June 11, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the artistic, atmospheric video for ‘Mother’s Love’ by folk-rock band Bluenose B. Formed in the 1980s by Stephen Lawson, Bluenose B have been championed by the likes of NME and John Peel over the […]

Steep Canyon Rangers “It Ain’t Me” – this is not a cover, so Listen

June 10, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

If you’re imagining there should be a “babe” at the end of that song title then, this time, it’s not the case. The Steep Canyon Ranger’s new single is almost the mirror image of Dylan’s song, […]

Essentials: The top 10 Indigo Girls albums

June 10, 2021 Diccon Johnston 0

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers first performed together in high school, but they only named themselves the Indigo Girls in 1985 and released their first album ‘Strange Fire’ in 1987. It was the release of their […]

Clint’s Classic Clips: Doug Sahm “(Is Anybody Goin’ To) San Antone” live in Austin 1975

June 10, 2021 Clint West 0

Welcome to a new weekly series where I will be trawling through the archives to find video gems both from across the americana spectrum and through the years. For the first of my choices I have […]

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. […]

Album Reviews

Julie Arsenault “Nothing Sweeter”

December 8, 2023 0

A collection of intense and inspired songs of the heart. The accompanying PR with this album says, “Please refrain from listening if you are in a hurry”. That is definitely good advice. This is an intense […]

Live Reviews

The Dead South, Brixton Academy, 27th February 2020

March 6, 2020 0

A bluegrass band selling out the Brixton Academy? That’s right, but this is the Canadian acoustic four piece The Dead South, so add punk, rock and folk, all at a furious pace. It does not take […]

Album Reviews

Janet Simpson “Safe Distance”

March 31, 2021 0

For fans of Americana with a neatly understated, dark skies twang. From Birmingham (Alabama, not West Midlands), here rides Janet Simpson. This is her first big release ‘solo’ record, although she’s been making music for over […]

Month: June 2021