2021 – Page 118 – Americana UK

Artwork for Eric Bibb album "Dear America"

Eric Bibb “Dear America”

September 15, 2021 David Jarman 1

Eric Bibb delivers a powerful, and critical, love letter to America, with his distinctive vocals and acoustic guitar with blues stylings. Eric Bibb is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary blues and roots music. […]

Video Premiere: The Curse of KK Hammond Feat. David and the Devil “The Ballad of Lampshade Ed”

September 15, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

KK Hammond and David and the Devil have collaborated to write a murder ballad, inspired by the story of Ed Gein, whose relationship with his over-bearing, religious mother was the basis for the character of Leatherface […]

Studio Life: Elaine Palmer

September 14, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Why “Just One” should inspire listeners to go their own way Elaine Palmer is known for her powerful, bluesy vocal performances. When she lets loose, as she does on recent single ‘Just One’, her voice is […]

Cover Artwork for Ross Adams album Escaping Southern Heat

Ross Adams “Escaping Southern Heat”

September 14, 2021 Rich Orpin 0

Ross Adams steps out of the shadows and concludes one heck of a journey. It is often said that the approach to recording of relying on instinct and energy over just a few takes, and embracing […]

Festival Review: Moseley Folk & Arts, 3rd-5th September 2021

September 14, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Getting back to a festival after the absence of any last year did still feel strangely surreal, but there’s something about smaller to medium-sized festivals that still leaves you feeling less anxious. Moseley Folk and Arts […]

Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock

August 11, 2026 0

Remarkably, it is twenty years since Frank Turner released his first solo EP: Campfire Punkrock. The very title was both a statement of intent and a conscious identifier, defining his sound and the purpose of his […]

The Legendary Trainhoppers “A Conspiracy of Ravens”

August 11, 2026 0

The new Legendary Trainhoppers is a foray into studied presence and simple things cherished Indiana based band The Legendary Trainhoppers have been at it since their 2006 release, Ramble On. This latest release, A Conspiracy of […]

More People Really Should Know About: Erik Koskinen

August 11, 2026 0

America’s 250th birthday was a low key affair for me, although my updated Spotify Independence Day playlist – ‘USA 250’ – received some airtime. Joining the usual suspects on this quintessential semiquincentennial version were some new […]

Year: 2021

Eric Bibb “Dear America”

Video Premiere: The Curse of KK Hammond Feat. David and the Devil “The Ballad of Lampshade Ed”

Studio Life: Elaine Palmer

Ross Adams “Escaping Southern Heat”

Festival Review: Moseley Folk & Arts, 3rd-5th September 2021

Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock

The Legendary Trainhoppers “A Conspiracy of Ravens”

More People Really Should Know About: Erik Koskinen

Cajun Corner – Summer 2026

Jeffrey Halford and The Healers “Used Parts”