June 2022 – Page 4 – Americana UK

Track Premiere: Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters “Things Are Getting Strange”

June 29, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters decided to try a new direction with their music rather than just going back to the “old normal” once they were able to get out and play music again. As Nick […]

Video: Michael Weston King “The Final Reel”

June 29, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

Michael Weston King’s recent album – his first solo release in ten years – is a remarkable piece of work, notable for the quality of the songcraft and its inspiration in the soulful country sounds of […]

Interview: Rod Picott on his life’s mission to become the best songwriter he can

June 28, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

How a throwaway remark by Jason Isbell changed Rod Picott from a tenor to a baritone. Rod Picott grew up in South Berwick, Maine, and originally worked in the construction industry. However, he knew he wanted […]

Sammy Kay “Letter To My Former Self” – here’s how it went kid.

June 28, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

New Jersey born Sammy Kay is a punk-rock-folk-troubadour, with a vocal style that defines gruff, with just a hint of Tom Waits. And he has a new virtual single out, which includes today’s song which reflects […]

Small Venue Heroes: Danny George Wilson

June 28, 2022 Alan Fitter 0

Recently an email popped into my in-box from AUK Features Editor Clint West telling me it was my turn to write the ‘Small Venue Heroes’ article. Now I have to admit I’d forgotten all about this […]

Dean Owenswith John Convertino and Joey Burns

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

September 24, 2026 0

It’s week 2 of the search for our writers’ Top 10 UK americana albums, and Jonathan Hincks will doubt add to the debate with his choice, as follows: With the hands of the Doomsday Clock edging […]

Album artwork for The Fool by Embla and the Karldotters

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

September 24, 2026 0

Norwegian queer-country assertively and affectionately delivering. Embla Karidotter was the drummer for Norwegian indie band Razika for 13 years, before she chose to change direction and build on her love of country music with new band […]

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

September 24, 2026 0

On the 16th of October, Béla Fleck is to release the recording of a stellar Nashville night as a live album called Live Heart. On January 8, 2022, he and a multigenerational gang of musical heavy […]

Month: June 2022

Track Premiere: Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters “Things Are Getting Strange”

Video: Michael Weston King “The Final Reel”

Interview: Rod Picott on his life’s mission to become the best songwriter he can

Sammy Kay “Letter To My Former Self” – here’s how it went kid.

Small Venue Heroes: Danny George Wilson

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

Izzie Walsh “Where Do We Go From Here?”

Americana Stories – Stephen Eyre “On the road”