April 2022 – Page 31 – Americana UK

Justin Baker “Buyer’s Remorse”

April 4, 2022 Jonathan Smith 0

Debut album from literate American wordsmith. Having first engaged in seriously learning the guitar in 1996, a full 25 years went by before the arrival of ‘Buyer’s Remorse’, Justin Baker’s debut album. He describes a pivotal […]

The Song Remains: Jimmy Karstein 1944 – 2022

April 4, 2022 Martin Johnson 2

One of the architects of the Tulsa sound and lifelong drummer with J J Cale. Tulsa musicians and fans are in mourning following the death of drummer Jimmy Karstein at his Tulsa home on Sunday, 27th […]

GospelbeacH “It’s Too Late” – man, it’s never too late, you know?

April 4, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

After a detour into bubblegum covers with last years ‘Jam Jam EP‘, GospelbeacH have returned to wonderfully sparkly new music. Adding Luther Russells (from labelmates Those Pretty Wrongs and previously The Freewheelers) pretty 12 string and […]

Video: The Delines “Surfers in Twilight”

April 4, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

There are few writers who can distil people’s lives and stories into just a few lines as effectively as Willie Vlautin. It’s a rare lyrical gift: with perfectly chosen language and carefully selected fine environmental details, […]

Something for the weekend: Fountains of Wayne “Valley Winter Song”

April 1, 2022 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it from us for another week dear reader. Today is the second anniversary of the passing of the Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger, one of the first musicians whose life was taken by Covid. […]

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Kasey Chambers - The Captain
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Ratboys - Singin’ to an Empty Chair
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Third World - Journey to Addis
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Rosanne Cash - The River & the Thread (vinyl) Jes...
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Drive-By Truckers - Pizza Deliverance
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Guy Clark - Keepers
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Jerry Jeff Walker - Cowboy Boots and Bathin’ Suits
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Jimmy Buffett - A1A
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Chris Knight - Chris Knight
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Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

March 26, 2026 0

As we await the outcome of our search for the Best Americana Song Of All Time, Dean Nardi kicks off the return of our popular Essentials series with a light-hearted look at the songs that pepper […]

Brown Horse “Total Dive”

March 26, 2026 0

Another stellar offering from a band with a burgeoning reputation. Norfolk’s Brown Horse is a band that is nothing if not prolific. Total Dive is the band’s third album in as many years. That productivity probably […]

Brudi Brothers to release new EP and KEXP session

March 26, 2026 0

Mom and Pop Music artists The Brudi Brothers have announced the release of a new EP titled Dark & Stormy on April 17th. In celebration of the release, vaunted Seattle radio station KEXP has aired The […]

Interviews

Interview: Michael Timmins on “More Acoustic Junk”, Cowboy Junkies and, well… other Mike stuff

March 25, 2026 0

A few months ago, we got an album of more (acoustic) junk from the Junkies. Okay, that is a horrible image. Better start over. Michael Timmins, along with siblings Margo and Peter, and Alan Anton, the […]

Interviews

Interview: Bob Lind on “It Oughta Be Easy”

March 12, 2026 0

Folk icon talks life, hope, and his 2026 record. Bob Lind recently released his fourth studio album of new material in the past fourteen years, “It Oughta Be Easy,” a characteristically literate, introspective, and often humorous […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Dave Alvin on The Third Mind’s “Spellbinder”

March 11, 2026 2

While Dave Alvin is regarded as one of the greats of American roots music, his taste in music and his own music from the Blasters onwards has included hints of his musical eclecticism. Evidently, he always […]

Album Reviews

Various Artists “Silver Patron Saints: The Songs Of Jesse Malin”

October 7, 2024 1

A moving statement of support for a great songwriter from his contemporaries Jesse Malin may be one of those artists that can be characterised as a songwriter’s songwriter. Certainly, the list of his collaborators and admirers […]

Videos

Video: Nadia Reid “Hotel Santa Cruz”

December 9, 2024 0

Here’s the latest single from Manchester-based New Zealand singer-songwriter Nadia Reid. Written on a trip to the Canary Islands, “Hotel Santa Cruz” is a compelling song, with propulsive rhythms and a superb, flowing melody. The sensitive and […]

News

Neal Casal Music Foundation announces archival album and photo memoir

June 17, 2025 0

Neal Casal was a hugely respected singer-songwriter and musician whose ten solo albums are highly regarded by the roots and americana music communities. He was also a consummate collaborator who could be found playing alongside artists […]

Month: April 2022

Justin Baker “Buyer’s Remorse”

The Song Remains: Jimmy Karstein 1944 – 2022

GospelbeacH “It’s Too Late” – man, it’s never too late, you know?

Video: The Delines “Surfers in Twilight”

Something for the weekend: Fountains of Wayne “Valley Winter Song”

Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”

Brown Horse “Total Dive”

Brudi Brothers to release new EP and KEXP session

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Satellite Inn

Revitalised Hanging Stars return with their sixth album and an extensive UK tour