2021 – Page 19 – Americana UK

Classic Americana Albums: Ron Sexsmith “Ron Sexsmith”

December 8, 2021 Gordon Sharpe 2

A wonderful and perhaps career-defining early offering from an artist much appreciated by his peers but dogged by a lack of commercial success. A classic is best defined as something that is judged over a period […]

Martin Ruby “Sisyphus” – rolling away that stone…

December 8, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Attentive reader that you are, and we do appreciate how you lap up every word we collectively craft, you’ll recall that when we can we have a mellow out afternoon mid-week session when we reconnect with […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 39

December 8, 2021 Keith Hargreaves 0

Radio superseded by TV… really?? Schools gear up for Christmas from the middle of October when they return from half term. This is not a voluntary thing. Somehow Christmas begins to exert a gravitational pull way […]

Adam Hattaway & The Haunters “Rooster”

December 8, 2021 Rick Bayles 0

New Zealand outfit’s second album of 2021 – and it’s a double! New Zealand’s Adam Hattaway & The Haunters latest album is an epic 22 track double under the title “Rooster”. Hailing from the Ōtautahi area […]

Book Review – Martin Wimmer “A Haven For Songs: Connecting The Dots About Americana Music”

December 8, 2021 Rick Bayles 0

An engaging view on Americana, as seen from Continental Europe. This is a very enjoyable book. It’s also a very timely reminder that Americana, as a genre, is now appreciated around the world and that it […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Year: 2021

Classic Americana Albums: Ron Sexsmith “Ron Sexsmith”

Martin Ruby “Sisyphus” – rolling away that stone…

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 39

Adam Hattaway & The Haunters “Rooster”

Book Review – Martin Wimmer “A Haven For Songs: Connecting The Dots About Americana Music”

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”