July 2021 – Page 36 – Americana UK

Artwork for Doctor Lo album "Claiborne Avenue"

Doctor Lo “Claiborne Avenue”

July 2, 2021 David Jarman 0

Celtic flavours blend with Hammond B3 and slide on homage to New Orleans and the state of the US. ‘Claiborne Avenue’ is the latest release from Doctor Lo Faber, reflecting his love for, and understanding of, […]

Track Premiere: Birds OF Play “Fate Of Saints I (John)”

July 2, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Birds of Play have come together bit by bit to become their current quartet selves – Alex Paul and Jack Tolan (guitar, mandolin, vocals) have been playing music together for years. Jack Tolan had the privilege of […]

Readers’ Picks: The Treetop Flyers “Things Will Change”

July 2, 2021 Clint West 0

Our latest Readers Pick is supplied by Hilary Dean from Bristol and features a great track from The Treetop Flyers’ 2013 debut abum. It’s always nice when a song is connected to a particular time and […]

Jeremy Ferrara “Everything I Hold”

July 2, 2021 Kimberly Bright 0

Folk purists will love the fact that the unhurried “Everything I Hold” features only singer-songwriter Jeremy Ferrara and his guitar. Ferrara played at open stages at folk clubs while in college in his native California, studying […]

Our new AUK supporters playlist is out today

July 2, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Our new playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month is out later today for AUK supporters, which includes new tracks by Peter Bruntnell, Gary Louris, Joana Serrat and the Felice Brothers […]

More People Really Should Know About: Erik Koskinen

August 11, 2026 0

America’s 250th birthday was a low key affair for me, although my updated Spotify Independence Day playlist – ‘USA 250’ – received some airtime. Joining the usual suspects on this quintessential semiquincentennial version were some new […]

Cajun Corner – Summer 2026

August 11, 2026 0

Some new activity from two of the most active record labels keeping Cajun and Zydeco music alive and well. First up we have a new album from Bonsoir, Catin a female-powered Cajun band from Southwest Louisiana, […]

Artwork for Jeffrey Halford and the Healers album "Used Parts"

Jeffrey Halford and The Healers “Used Parts”

August 11, 2026 0

Blues, soul and rock-infused road trip-ready release from Texas-born, California-based Halford and band. Some albums just cry out: “put me on in the car, and turn the volume up!” Jeffrey Halford and the Healers’ latest album, […]

Interviews

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 […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0

Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]

Interviews

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0

American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]

Tracks

Songs for the apocalypse: Del Amitri “Driving With the Brakes On”

August 28, 2019 1

Del Amitri always seem to me to be woefully underappreciated as a quality band, falling entirely unfairly into the realms of Coldplay for some critics despite songs to kill for and lead singer Justin Currie’s cracked, […]

Classic Americana Albums

Classic Americana Albums: Ani DiFranco “Not A Pretty Girl”

June 2, 2021 0

‘Not A Pretty Girl’ captures an intriguing portrait of songwriter, musician, poet, and political activist Ani DiFranco as a young woman. It was her sixth studio album on Righteous Babe Records, the label she started at […]

Features

AUK’s Chain Gang: Little Feat “Willin'”

July 13, 2020 0

Last week’s stars of AUK’s Chain Gang were Southend’s finest, The Kursall Flyers. Former members of the aforementioned band, Paul Shuttleworth & Vic Collins are now part of The Ugly Guys, whose album ‘Senior Moments’ features […]

Month: July 2021

Doctor Lo “Claiborne Avenue”

Track Premiere: Birds OF Play “Fate Of Saints I (John)”

Readers’ Picks: The Treetop Flyers “Things Will Change”

Jeremy Ferrara “Everything I Hold”

Our new AUK supporters playlist is out today

More People Really Should Know About: Erik Koskinen

Cajun Corner – Summer 2026

Jeffrey Halford and The Healers “Used Parts”

Fanny Lumsden brings her Traditions to the fore with her new album

Seasick Steve “Bootstraps” – won’t lift ya’ no more