2021 – Page 101 – Americana UK

Track Premiere: Jenny Parrott “I Thought”

September 29, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

‘I Thought‘ is taken from Jenny Parrott’s second album, ‘The Fire I Saw‘, which arrives on November 12th. It sees the Austin based singer-songwriter taking the measure of a relationship and seemingly finding failings on both […]

Video: Elles Bailey “Cheats and Liars”

September 29, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Elles Bailey is known for her distinctive, powerful voice and here is another strong vocal performance from the Bristol-based multi-award-winner. The message here is equally strong: this is a song for all those artists who faced […]

Kris Gruen “Welcome Farewell”

September 28, 2021 Jason McDonald 0

Kris Gruen’s fifth album “Welcome Farewell” displays a growing confidence and maturity. Kris Gruen has drawn upon his experience as a poet and songwriter to create an album which explores his home, family making his personal […]

A Night to Remember: The Grateful Dead, Halloween 1990

September 28, 2021 Diccon Johnston 4

Apart from specific moments, it is difficult to separate the two consecutive nights that collectively form my night to ‘roughly’ remember. The nights in question were the 30th and 31st of October 1990 and time has […]

Video: Naomi Alligator “Concession Stand Girl”

September 28, 2021 Cam Fraser 0

Lofi, banjo-playing, wistfulness from Naomi Alligator’s, ‘Concession Stand Girl‘. Naomi Alligator is the banjo-wielding alias of songwriter and multi-media artist Corrine James. While studying New Media and Cinematography at the University of Virginia in her home […]

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, […]

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

August 11, 2026 0

Australian singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden is set to release her fifth studio album Traditions on October 30th. The long-player features her previous single Difficult Woman and the new one Mother’s Eyes, a pensive gaze at the matriarchal […]

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

Blue Rose Code “Jericho”

February 15, 2024 1

The new song from Blue Rose Code opens with the line “It’s been a long time coming“, and they’re right – it’s been some while since we’ve heard from Blue Rose Code here at Americana UK […]

Videos

The Attention Seekers “Sweet Anna Brown” – tracking down an enigma

March 3, 2026 0

Anna Brown, she’s one long mystery and doesn’t appear to have any social media presence… It’s always a pleasure to share new material from Newcastle’s Attention Seekers, who are back this week with a terrific new […]

Album Reviews

Rab Noakes “The Treatment Tapes EP” (Neon Records 2017)

February 27, 2017 0

This is an outstanding and unforgettable record for two reasons: Firstly, it shines musically, and secondly, it tells the specific story of the discovery and treatment of Rab’s tonsillar cancer, diagnosed early in 2015. For both […]

Year: 2021

Track Premiere: Jenny Parrott “I Thought”

Video: Elles Bailey “Cheats and Liars”

Kris Gruen “Welcome Farewell”

A Night to Remember: The Grateful Dead, Halloween 1990

Video: Naomi Alligator “Concession Stand Girl”

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

Video Premiere: Kaz Murphy “Making Noise”