2021 – Page 154 – Americana UK

Aaron Burdett “Dream Rich, Dirt Poor”

August 12, 2021 Helen Jones 0

A down-home, rootsy bluegrass offering from an industry veteran that deserves to get his time in the spotlight. Although ‘Dream Rich, Dirt Poor’ is Aaron Burdett’s eighth studio album, you would be forgiven if his was […]

Interview: How The Wandering Hearts added the 21st Century sound of Woodstock to their music

August 12, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

Marty Stuart got them on the Ryman but Shepherd Bush’s Empire is also a special gig. Bob Harris has always been a bit of a sucker for harmony vocals over the years and he has been […]

Malcolm Holcombe “Tricks of the Trade”

August 12, 2021 Peter Churchill 0

A trademark growl, razor-sharp lyrics and high-class musicianship combine to great effect. Malcolm Holcombe is nothing if not prolific. Sixteen albums since the mid-90s and six in the last six years suggests Holcombe is a man […]

Karen Jonas “Summer’s Hard For Love” – Does this have to be so difficult?

August 12, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

On this sweet and gentle ballad Karen Jonas seems to be having trouble with a sensitive date – all she wants is a chance to get to know them better, but, wouldn’t you know it “all […]

Video Premiere: John Jenkins and Alison Benson “Strangers on a Train”

August 12, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

John Jenkins and Alison Benson both possess warm, resonant voices that carry depth, texture and emotion seemingly effortlessly. Their voices are perfectly matched and perfectly suited to a song full of weariness and a strong sense […]

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

Aaron Burdett “Dream Rich, Dirt Poor”

Interview: How The Wandering Hearts added the 21st Century sound of Woodstock to their music

Malcolm Holcombe “Tricks of the Trade”

Karen Jonas “Summer’s Hard For Love” – Does this have to be so difficult?

Video Premiere: John Jenkins and Alison Benson “Strangers on a Train”

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