2021 – Page 171 – Americana UK

Video: Scott Hirsch “Spirit True”

July 28, 2021 Cam Fraser 0

Scott Hirsch has shared a video for ‘Spirit True‘, a song from his upcoming album ‘Windless Day‘. Hirsch already has an established reputation as an in-demand producer, but here he’s working both sides of the mixing […]

John Jenkins “If You Can’t Forgive You Can’t Love”

July 28, 2021 Tim Martin 0

A varied collection of strong songs that repays repeated plays. After being involved with Liverpool bands The Persuaders and Come in Tokio in the 80s, John Jenkins reappeared in 2015. He says of the shift from […]

Classic Americana Albums: Dave Alvin “West of the West”

July 28, 2021 Kimberly Bright 2

Dave Alvin, who was born and raised in Downey, California, may well be the best songwriter to come out of the first generation southern California punk scene. The former Blaster is also one of the best […]

Ciara O’Neill “Le Soleil” – Good day sunshine

July 28, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Ciara O’Neill’s new single ‘Le Soleil’ has a true shimmery summery sixties feel to it – with vocals as crystal clear as ice, albeit ice that’s soon to melt in the warmth of Ciara O’Neil’s expressive […]

Video Premiere: Eamon McGrath “Sleep When You’re Dead”

July 28, 2021 Andrew Frolish 1

Eamon McGrath has produced a starkly beautiful version of Mark Mandeville’s ‘Sleep When You’re Dead’ and we’re delighted to premiere the video on Americana UK. The song originally appeared on Mandeville’s 2011 album ‘Old Constitution’ as […]

Interview: Waylon Payne on the ‘family’ business and pulling Willie Nelson’s beard

August 13, 2026 0

Americana UK’s Ian Rothery caught up with Waylon Payne via Zoom at his home in Nashville on one of the few days of the year when it might actually have been hotter in the UK than […]

Allison Russell “In The Hour of Chaos”

August 13, 2026 0

Warm spirit meets cool tunes on Canadian songwriter’s latest offering. Allison Russell is one of those names that has become a by-word for quality in contemporary music. Having emerged through bands such as Po’ Girl, Birds […]

Grey DeLisle to release latest album “Don’t Turn Around” in autumn

August 13, 2026 0

Singer-songwriter Grey DeLisle has announced her forthcoming album, Don’t Turn Around, to be released on 23rd October 2026 via Hummin’bird Records. Produced by the late Andy Paley and completed by longtime collaborator Marvin Etzioni following Paley’s […]

Year: 2021

Video: Scott Hirsch “Spirit True”

John Jenkins “If You Can’t Forgive You Can’t Love”

Classic Americana Albums: Dave Alvin “West of the West”

Ciara O’Neill “Le Soleil” – Good day sunshine

Video Premiere: Eamon McGrath “Sleep When You’re Dead”

Interview: Waylon Payne on the ‘family’ business and pulling Willie Nelson’s beard

Allison Russell “In The Hour of Chaos”

Grey DeLisle to release latest album “Don’t Turn Around” in autumn

Muireann Bradley to release new EP and adds tour dates

Pieta Brown “Dreamin’ Of”