2021 – Page 145 – Americana UK

Joe Troop “Borrowed Time”

August 20, 2021 Alan Fitter 0

A wonderful quirky and eclectic debut album from singer/activist Joe Troop ‘Borrowed Time’ is the first solo album from Joe Troop whose band Che Apalache were nominated for Folk Album Of The Year in 2020. The […]

Jerry Joseph announces UK dates with Our Man In the Field

August 20, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Portland Oregon based Jerry Joseph has announced a European tour beginning the week after next which includes 12 UK dates, with support from the excellent Our Man in the Field. Jason Isbell called Joseph one of […]

Track Premiere: Palomino Kings “Long Way Down”

August 20, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

There’s a hint of the ‘Harvest‘ era Neil Young about the new release from the UK’s own Palomino Kings – all brushed drums and acoustic guitar with slide guitar and piano nudging things along when needed. […]

Video: Josh Rouse “Miracle”

August 20, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

It’s retro Friday once again and, this week, we bring you the classic song ‘Miracle’ by Josh Rouse. This song first appeared on the 2002 album ‘Under Cold Blue Stars’ but many will remember it from […]

Essentials: The top 10 NRBQ albums

August 19, 2021 Martin Johnson 24

The New Rhythm and Blues Quartet (originally Quintet), NRBQ or simply just The Q, if you haven’t heard of them, and worse still, haven’t heard any of their music and are a lover of good music […]

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’ […]

Artwork for Nive Nielsen and The Deer Children's album "My Mother's Name"

Nive Nielsen and The Deer Children “My Mother’s Name”

September 30, 2026 0

Wandering songwriter returns with first album in a decade: lessons in melodic self-definition ensue. “I don’t plan, and I don’t plan to stop”. The opening line to the first and title track of My Mother’s Name […]

Cover art for David Banks album "All The Dreams We Left Behind"

David Banks “All The Dreams We Left Behind”

September 30, 2026 0

Former Whybirds guitarist and co-writer delivers a sophomore album replete with anthemic songs infused with arena rock. It is now over seven years since David Banks released his debut album, Until The End, which saw the […]

Year: 2021

Joe Troop “Borrowed Time”

Jerry Joseph announces UK dates with Our Man In the Field

Track Premiere: Palomino Kings “Long Way Down”

Video: Josh Rouse “Miracle”

Essentials: The top 10 NRBQ albums

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

Nive Nielsen and The Deer Children “My Mother’s Name”

David Banks “All The Dreams We Left Behind”

Stephanie Sammons “Head Noise”

Folk Tracks Roundup – September 2026