2021 – Page 334 – Americana UK

Listen to Justin Townes Earle and Dawn Landes cover Dolly Parton

March 9, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Kentucky born americana artist Dawn Landes has shared a new track which she recorded over a decade ago as a duet with the late Justin Townes Earle, a stripped down version of Dolly Parton‘s ‘Do I […]

Harbottle and Jonas “The Beacon”

March 9, 2021 Tim Martin 0

Traditional folk for the 21st century, richly textured playing on fine songs. “Lockdown albums” have become commonplace. Some are good, some seem more designed to while away the time. Very few have been genuinely great. ‘The […]

Johnny “Niagra Falls” – Listen

March 9, 2021 Jonathan Aird 1

Johnny is the stage name of Amsterdam based guitarist Joost Abbel, and ‘Niagara Falls‘ is a first taste of his new solo album ‘Collecting Dinosaurs‘ which is out on March 19th. ‘Niagara Falls‘ blends nostalgic memories […]

Video: Bomethius “Traffic”

March 9, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the latest single from Dallas singer-songwriter Jonathan Hodges, who performs as Bomethius. ‘Traffic’ was inspired a common-place incident on Highway 75. Hodges was cut off by another driver. Not unusual. But then, angered by […]

AUK’s top 10 americana albums ever: Number 10 – Wilco “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot”

March 8, 2021 Clint West 0

After months of having their say, the collective wisdom of AUK’s writers generated a shortlist of the best americana albums ever. That shortlist has now been whittled down to a top 10. Today we begin the […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

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

August 26, 2026 0

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. […]

Album Reviews

David G Smith “Witness Trees”

June 5, 2023 0

Highlighting the next generation for David G Smith’s latest. As soon as the first chords of this fine album chime in the listener’s ears, this oozes class and quality. Smith is a prolific songwriter and guitarist […]

Album Reviews

Alex Rex “Vermillion” (Tin Angel Records 2017)

August 24, 2017 0

Alex Rex (as Alex Neilson) is the singer, songwriter and drummer from Tumbling Bells. And that is just the start. In musical circles and beyond, this musician from Glasgow, has a huge reputation. Rhythmically, he appears unexpectedly, […]

Album Reviews

Bonnie “Prince” Billy “The Purple Bird”

January 29, 2025 0

Will Oldham goes all Nashville on us but maintains his outsider status with style. We’ve precious few mavericks left alive these days but Will Oldham certainly fits the bill with his lengthy and much varied discography […]

Year: 2021

Listen to Justin Townes Earle and Dawn Landes cover Dolly Parton

Harbottle and Jonas “The Beacon”

Johnny “Niagra Falls” – Listen

Video: Bomethius “Traffic”

AUK’s top 10 americana albums ever: Number 10 – Wilco “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot”

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

Sarah McQuaid takes to the road again in the UK in November

Levi Foster “Appalachian Funk Tree”