September 2021 – Page 14

Video Premiere: Karen Jonas “Summer’s Hard for Love”

September 21, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Just as the summer seems to be drawing to a close, Karen Jonas lifts us with a video that sees her walking amongst beautiful sunflowers as the sun slowly sets. The dreamy, atmospheric video accompanies a […]

Jeff Tweedy records cover of Ted Lasso theme – Listen

September 20, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy has released his own version of the theme song for Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso which was originally written and recorded by Marcus Mumford. Tweedy’s version appears on the episode that premiered […]

The Raving Beauties “This Is The Train”

September 20, 2021 Cam Fraser 0

Brighton’s retro-style janglers, The Raving Beauties, unfurl some sun-drenched, harmony-laden guitar pop on, ‘This Is The Train‘, ahead of a new album, ‘Over Yonder‘, out later this year. With summer drifting to an end, the Brighton-based […]

John Murry announces UK tour

September 20, 2021 Emily Dongray 0

After four years, John Murry is back with his third album and will be touring this side of the Atlantic thanks to his move to Ireland. Support comes from the multi-instrumentalists Mostar Diving Club. John Murry’s […]

Serious Sam Barrett “The Seeds Of Love”

September 20, 2021 Lyndon Bolton 0

“Proper folk” from the Yorkshire Dales to Appalachia. A long-held aim of Yorkshire folk artist Serious Sam Barrett’s has been to make a “proper folk album”. Those familiar with his music would not hesitate to attach […]

Americana Stories – Stephen Eyre “On the road”

September 24, 2026 0

Stephen Eyre is singer and guitarist with South Oxfordshire band Only The Brave. Our Graeme Tait reviewed their debut EP and described them as a band with a bright future in his February EP roundup. Stephen […]

Vox Continental: September 2026

September 24, 2026 0

With the long, hot summer finally fading, it seems like a lot of European artists are keen to get out on tour. Oakland Rain are a Norwegian folk and Americana duo, made up of twin sisters, […]

Family Stereo “Remedy” – heartbreak beckons

September 24, 2026 0

Family Stereo, most recently seen out supporting the Felice Brothers, is the project of Blake Watt, and Remedy is the opening song on his latest album The Thread, which has been released via Bella Union. It’s […]

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

Emmett Morris “Gilded Cage” – it’s a rat trap, Judy

August 17, 2026 0

Emmett Morris has come to a conclusion – and it is that what the rich and powerful really want is for everyone to toil, toil, toil and make disproportionately more wealth for their employers, living out […]

Videos

Video: Ferris & Sylvester “I Should Be On a Train”

August 10, 2020 0

With the contrast of the quieter lulls and the scorching emotional moments, this song is one of the most engaging yet from Ferris & Sylvester. Searing lines, such as: “I can’t bear your touch,” are direct […]

Album Reviews

Liam St. John “Man Of The North”

October 2, 2025 0

Taking his time, and it shows. Things began to take a different turn for Liam St. John in 2021 when his single ‘Dipped in Bleach’ went viral. The temptation at that stage would have been to […]

Month: September 2021

Video Premiere: Karen Jonas “Summer’s Hard for Love”

Jeff Tweedy records cover of Ted Lasso theme – Listen

The Raving Beauties “This Is The Train”

John Murry announces UK tour

Serious Sam Barrett “The Seeds Of Love”

Americana Stories – Stephen Eyre “On the road”

Vox Continental: September 2026

Family Stereo “Remedy” – heartbreak beckons

Video Premiere: Elli de Mon “Strange Fruit”

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026