December 2021 – Page 26

Book Review – Michael Elliott “Have a Little Faith: The John Hiatt Story”

December 2, 2021 Kimberly Bright 2

A long overdue, in-depth biography of one of Americana’s most enigmatic characters. Singer-songwriter John Hiatt has long deserved, among many other accolades and tributes, to have a proper biography written about his complex life and career. […]

Beth Bombara “Space Junk” – Zooming in from the Outer Limits

December 2, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Missouri based Beth Bombara has spent much of her adulthood on the road, carving out her own mix of modern folk and electrified roots-rock. She’s been a solo artist, a bandleader, and an occasional side musician […]

Video Premiere: William Poyer “Lightning”

December 2, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the premiere of William Poyer’s cinematic video for ‘Lightning’, his latest single and the second release from his forthcoming EP. The new material has been recorded with Ferris & Sylvester’s Archie Sylvester, who has […]

Classic Americana Albums: The Bridge “National Bohemian”

December 1, 2021 Tim Newby 2

How do we determine what makes an album classic? Classic is defined as being judged over a time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind. Baltimore’s The Bridge decade-long run came to […]

Josh King “Feel Good”

December 1, 2021 Mark Nenadic 0

An exposition of classic guitar pop, with its greatest rewards waiting at the end. If the term ‘softly spoken’ had to be personified, then Josh King has got the gig. No need to ask anyone else. […]

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

Bonny Light Horseman “Old Dutch” – it’s a masterpiece

May 10, 2024 2

Bonny Light Horseman – three words that say “the finest in modern folk influenced Americana sounds for the cool kids“. We feel, though, that we should put out a warning with this song – when Anaïs […]

Album Reviews

Christian Kjellvander “A Village: Natural Light” (Tapete Records, 2016)

October 21, 2016 0

Christian Kjellvander has created quite a body of work. He’s acquired the aura and weight of a performer that has a catalogue that is to be admired. In short, he’s earned respect. He’s also honed and […]

Features

The Song Remains: Randy Meisner (1944-2023)

July 31, 2023 2

Country rock founding father who brought his soul to The Eagles. Country rock has lost another of its founders with the death of Randy Meisner on 26th July 2023, in Los Angeles from chronic obstructive pulmonary […]

Month: December 2021