2021 – Page 52 – Americana UK

Del McCoury “Running Wild” – lost control, running wild, mighty bold

November 9, 2021 Jonathan Aird 1

Speaking of people who need no introduction – entranced by Earl Scruggs’ playing, took up the banjo and joined Bill Monroe in 1963 and the rest really is Bluegrass History. This is not only the purest […]

The Moon Shells “Earth”

November 9, 2021 Tim Martin 0

Simple songs, and a sound from another time make this an album which stands out from the modern crowd. The Moon Shells are a 5 piece band who say that they “draw from the traditional music […]

Video” The Lumineers “Big Shot”

November 9, 2021 Cam Fraser 0

Denver’s double GRAMMY-nominated band, The Lumineers, release the second single from, ‘Brightside‘, their eagerly anticipated new album. ‘Big Shot‘ poignantly considers the destructiveness of big egos left unchecked, and the bad decisions that can ensue. Produced […]

Margo Cilker “Pohorylle”

November 9, 2021 Peter Churchill 1

High-class vocals on promising debut album hints at a bright future for Oregon singer-songwriter. For her debut album ‘Pohorylle’ Margo Cilker has drawn on the experiences gleaned from seven years on the road and at various […]

Aoife O’Donovan “Prodigal Daughter” – you can go home, maybe

November 9, 2021 Jonathan Aird 1

Some singers are their own guarantee of excellence – so I really shouldn’t need to try and persuade anyone to listen to ‘Prodigal Daughter‘. It’s Aoife O’Donovan, and it’s beautifully played and sung and the lyrics […]

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

Del McCoury “Running Wild” – lost control, running wild, mighty bold

The Moon Shells “Earth”

Video” The Lumineers “Big Shot”

Margo Cilker “Pohorylle”

Aoife O’Donovan “Prodigal Daughter” – you can go home, maybe

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”