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Book Reviews

Book Review – Michael Elliott “Have a Little Faith: The John Hiatt Story”

December 2, 2021 Kimberly Bright 2
A long overdue, in-depth biography of one of Americana’s most enigmatic characters. Singer-songwriter John Hiatt has long deserved, among many other accolades and tributes, to have a proper biography written about his complex life and career. […]
Tracks

Beth Bombara “Space Junk” – Zooming in from the Outer Limits

December 2, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0
Missouri based Beth Bombara has spent much of her adulthood on the road, carving out her own mix of modern folk and electrified roots-rock. She’s been a solo artist, a bandleader, and an occasional side musician […]
Videos

Video Premiere: William Poyer “Lightning”

December 2, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0
Here is the premiere of William Poyer’s cinematic video for ‘Lightning’, his latest single and the second release from his forthcoming EP.  The new material has been recorded with Ferris & Sylvester’s Archie Sylvester, who has […]
Classic Americana Albums

Classic Americana Albums: The Bridge “National Bohemian”

December 1, 2021 Tim Newby 2
How do we determine what makes an album classic?  Classic is defined as being judged over a time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.  Baltimore’s The Bridge decade-long run came to […]
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Album Reviews

Josh King “Feel Good”

December 1, 2021 Mark Nenadic 0
An exposition of classic guitar pop, with its greatest rewards waiting at the end. If the term ‘softly spoken’ had to be personified, then Josh King has got the gig. No need to ask anyone else. […]

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Mary Gauthier “Reckoning”

September 22, 2026 2
One of our finest songwriters delivers an album for our times with consummate clarity and lyrical daring. Mary Gauthier was something of a late starter, delivering her first album when she was in her late thirties […]
News

Sylvie finally make a full length debut which arrives in November

September 22, 2026 1
Sylvie, the project of Los Angeles artist Ben Schwab, has announced their forthcoming album, New Season, available November 6th, 2026, via Ghostly International. Rina (feat. Alex Amen) is the single out now. Reflecting on a passing […]
Features

More People Really Should Know About: Carey Ott

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Carey Ott is nothing if not prolific. He hails from Chicago, and he’s a multi-instrumentalist, a producer and engineer and a performer. He’s released seven albums to date as well as numerous singles. In my music […]

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Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0
Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]
Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1
As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]
Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

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Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

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This four track EP showcases bluegrass music at its very best. Rachel Baiman is a Nashville-based roots songwriter with a conscience, delivering songs that explore the less shiny side of the holiday season. Clearly this work […]
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