2021 – Page 130 – Americana UK

Bard Edrington V “Two Days in Terlingua”

September 3, 2021 David Jarman 0

Texas desert setting for hundred-year-old church recording venue creates an intimate set of original songs with old-time and Appalachian influences. There are many famous recording studios associated with Americana artists–think RCA Studio B in Nashville, or […]

Grammy-award winners reimagine Woody Guthries’ ‘Dust Bowl Blues’

September 3, 2021 Emily Dongray 0

A new concept album reimagining the classic Woody Guthrie album ‘Dust Bowl Blues‘ will be released on September 10th on Parlophone. The album includes tracks from a wide range of A list Americana artists such as […]

Violet Whimsey “They Say” – enough with the old folks blabbering on…

September 3, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Violet Whimsey have a simple message – they don’t care what you think and they’re going to live their own life. Not in an Alice Cooper or Sex Pistols way (not even in a Toyah way), […]

Video: Calexico “The Ballad of Cable Hogue”

September 3, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

This week’s retro Friday brings you a classic song from Calexico’s back catalogue. ‘The Ballad of Cable Hogue’ is the perfect example of Calexico’s Latin-influenced desert-noir sound and the video reinforces the cinematic western feel. The […]

Cover for Daviid Fergusons Nashville No More

David Ferguson “Nashville No More”

September 2, 2021 Gordon Sharpe 0

Relaxed enjoyment from a 40-year veteran and his many friends, on a debut release. I can’t say I’m not liable to get a frisson of amusement at the potential for furrowed brows if I start this […]

Artwork for Laura Veirs album "Temple Songs"

Laura Veirs “Temple Songs”

August 12, 2026 0

A welcome and successful return to songwriting and making records. Temple Songs, the 14th solo album released by Laura Veirs, represents something of a comeback for the Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter, author, music teacher, podcaster and visual […]

After six years, Laura Cortese announces new studio album “Lucky Water”

August 12, 2026 0

Fiddler, singer, and songwriter Laura Cortese has announced Lucky Water, her first new album in six years, will be out on 9th October 2026 on Compass Records. Nearly a decade after moving to Belgium, Cortese has […]

Artwork for StephenJacques album "Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz"

Stephen Jacques “Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz”

August 12, 2026 0

Lyrically and musically evocative surf-themed album from Virginia-based Stephen Jacques. Stephen Jacques’s last release, Pioneers and Fragrant Flowers, was favourably reviewed on these pages last year, our reviewer Fred Arnold praising its dazzling lyrical imagery around […]

Year: 2021

Bard Edrington V “Two Days in Terlingua”

Grammy-award winners reimagine Woody Guthries’ ‘Dust Bowl Blues’

Violet Whimsey “They Say” – enough with the old folks blabbering on…

Video: Calexico “The Ballad of Cable Hogue”

David Ferguson “Nashville No More”

Laura Veirs “Temple Songs”

After six years, Laura Cortese announces new studio album “Lucky Water”

Stephen Jacques “Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz”

Isreal Nash saddles up to reimagine Sweetheart of the Rodeo

Live Review: Everette + Ned Swarbrick, 45 Vinyl Café, York – 5th August 2026