December 2021 – Page 19

Classic Americana Albums: Ron Sexsmith “Ron Sexsmith”

December 8, 2021 Gordon Sharpe 2

A wonderful and perhaps career-defining early offering from an artist much appreciated by his peers but dogged by a lack of commercial success. A classic is best defined as something that is judged over a period […]

Martin Ruby “Sisyphus” – rolling away that stone…

December 8, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Attentive reader that you are, and we do appreciate how you lap up every word we collectively craft, you’ll recall that when we can we have a mellow out afternoon mid-week session when we reconnect with […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 39

December 8, 2021 Keith Hargreaves 0

Radio superseded by TV… really?? Schools gear up for Christmas from the middle of October when they return from half term. This is not a voluntary thing. Somehow Christmas begins to exert a gravitational pull way […]

Adam Hattaway & The Haunters “Rooster”

December 8, 2021 Rick Bayles 0

New Zealand outfit’s second album of 2021 – and it’s a double! New Zealand’s Adam Hattaway & The Haunters latest album is an epic 22 track double under the title “Rooster”. Hailing from the Ōtautahi area […]

Book Review – Martin Wimmer “A Haven For Songs: Connecting The Dots About Americana Music”

December 8, 2021 Rick Bayles 0

An engaging view on Americana, as seen from Continental Europe. This is a very enjoyable book. It’s also a very timely reminder that Americana, as a genre, is now appreciated around the world and that it […]

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. […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Madeline Rosene “Everyday Existential Crisis”

May 11, 2022 0

Here is ‘Everyday Existential Crisis’, the brand new single from Madeline Rosene. The song is accompanied by a striking video, directed by Jeffrey Fountain, whose vision complements the anxiety and doubt highlighted by the song’s lyrics. […]

Tracks

Chris Stapleton “Millionaire” – Listen

October 30, 2017 0

Like the sickly sweet shortbread of the same name, Chris “Staple Gun” Stapleton has released Millionaire, a new song from his forthcoming album “From A Room: Volume 2.” which is a cover of the Kevin Welch country […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Aliza Hava “Into the Light”

January 15, 2025 0

The new single from folk-rock artist Aliza Hava is immediate and compelling. “Into the Light” is a gloriously uplifting song of hope and redemption, channelling Hava’s positive energy and transmitting these feelings to the listener. She explains: […]

Month: December 2021