2021 – Page 59 – Americana UK

Classic Americana Albums: The Flying Burrito Brothers “The Gilded Palace of Sin”

November 3, 2021 Rich Orpin 4

It’s been a couple of months since Jim Finnie’s wonderful article on ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’, in which he acknowledges a debt to Martin Johnson’s excellent piece on ‘Ballad of Easy Rider’. What better excuse than […]

Danny George Wilson “Another Place”

November 3, 2021 Helen Jones 0

This diverse mix of songs shows it is possible to get a second first impression for this already well-known Americana voice. For Danny and the Champions of the World frontman Danny George Wilson, inspiration for his […]

Video: Dakota Theim “Never Give Up On Your Love”

November 3, 2021 Cam Fraser 0

A 70’s-inspired release from Portland’s Dakota Theim, ahead of his new album ‘Tangled Heart‘. Is that Doobie Brothers ‘Long Train…‘ congas? Or is that a ‘Wichita Linesman‘ style opening bass run? Shades of Moody Blues ‘Days […]

Band of Horses announce tour, includes three UK dates

November 3, 2021 Emily Dongray 0

Band of Horses has announced the ‘Things are Great‘ tour to support their new album of the same name. The new album and tour come a full five years after ‘Why are you OK?‘ and will […]

Bren Holmes “Everything You Never Wanted”

November 3, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

Irish rock is in safe hands with Bren Holmes as he also moves towards americana. Everything You Never Wanted’ may be Irish musician Bren Holmes’ debut album, but it comes after thirty years in the music […]

Some sad news to end the week with: Americana UK loses two of our best, Paul Kerr and Martin Johnson

October 2, 2026 5

We’re sorry to end this week with some sad news for regular readers which some of you will know already via social media. It’s been a very tough last few days for us as a team […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Kyp Harness

October 2, 2026 0

Kyp Harness makes music on his own terms and has been doing it for 35 years. He is prolific, having put out 20 independent albums of storytelling and melody, with his latest (Lovely) released in April […]

artwork for Mistaken For Wayne album "Whitefish"

Mistaken for Wayne “Whitefish”

October 2, 2026 0

Musical pursuits in the heart of rural Canadian life. Not only outside the music industry but within its margins (much less frequently at its very core), there are those for whom music is one of several […]

Year: 2021