2021 – Page 117 – Americana UK

Book Review: Ralph Brookfield “On the Trail of Americana Music”

September 15, 2021 Gordon Sharpe 1

A laudable stab at the difficult task of grasping the many-headed beast that is Americana Music. Author Ralph Brookfield trained as a molecular physicist worked as a copy editor, software engineer, freelance writer, ran a software […]

Andrea Ramolo “Free” – it’s a protest

September 15, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

The latest single from Andrea Ramolo is another example of an anthemic ballad full of big emotions. ‘Free‘ is a song of the strength of sisterhood, powerful together. Andrea Ramolo explained the background to the song […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 28

September 15, 2021 Keith Hargreaves 0

After two festivals the madness begins… So we return to the fray with no restrictions and no protection other than two lateral flow tests per student before term commences. Day one I am in an assembly […]

Live Review: Jerry Joseph + Our Man in the Field, Le Pub, Newport – 8th September 2021

September 15, 2021 Tim Martin 0

A Wednesday night in Newport was never going to attract the biggest crowd, but those who were there were treated to a show of excellent, even extraordinary performances. Local opening act Iolo Edger’s brief set had […]

Jason Isbell and 400 Unit to release new covers album – Listen

September 15, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

It was back in November last year when the world was an even more uncertain place that it is now that, Jason Isbell posted the following tweet: If Biden wins Georgia I’m gonna make a charity […]

Julie Christensen “Don’t You Push” – no names, no id, and that’s the cops

October 1, 2026 0

We’re always behind the times, look at us about to be making a fuss about ICE when we could be talking about the new tourist attraction cum snipers’ nest that a cemetery needs, or political adverts […]

Video Premiere and Q&A: Lady Nade “Identity”

October 1, 2026 0

Lady Nade’s journey of self-exploration is brought to vivid life in this bold new single, Identity. With uplifting, joyous backing vocals and instrumentation, Lady Nade delivers thought provoking lyrics that reveal the many aspects of herself. […]

Sufjan Stevens at Celebrate Brooklyn 2011

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Sufjan Stevens

September 30, 2026 0

The Americana UK archives are not exactly rammed with Sufjan Stevens content. Andrew Frolish selected the sublime John Wayne Gacy, Jr. for his Chain Gang feature in 2022 (here). Otherwise, there are a few ‘guest appearance’ […]

Year: 2021