November 2022 – Page 28

Video: Kimmi Bitter “I Dream of You”

November 8, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

Everything about this single from Kimmi Bitter brings to mind the best of classic country. From the backing vocals to the way her voice catches, the pacing to the sorrowful melody, the twang to the theme […]

Emily Nenni “On The Ranch”

November 7, 2022 Alan Fitter 0

Emily Nenni’s debut album is a delightful throwback to the kind of classic country that’s a rarity these days ‘On The Ranch’ is the debut album from California-born but Nashville-based singer Emily Nenni which with its […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Robert Ellis “Houston”

November 7, 2022 Helen Jones 0

In the last Chain Gang entry, Graeme Tait chose Hiss Golden Messenger’s ‘Biloxi’, a song in which frontman MC Taylor laments: “Say Biloxi / It’s tough all over / Ah, Houston / You scared me sober”, […]

The Lowest Pair and Small Town Therapy “Horse Camp”

November 7, 2022 FredArnold 0

A slight musical detour from the last outing delivers an album of great beauty. The Lowest Pair (named after a John Hartford poem) are Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee, two dazzling banjo players and singer-songwriters […]

Loose Music announce series of shows at The Betsey Trotwood

November 7, 2022 Paul Kerr 0

Vital UK-based Americana label Loose Music has announced a string of gigs exhibiting their extensive Americana roster. “Loose Nights” kicks off on Friday, 11th November, with the first show featuring ex-Uncle Lucius frontman Kevin Galloway as […]

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 […]

Interviews

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

Interviews

Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0

Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]

Interviews

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0

American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]

Album Reviews

Todd Snider “First Agnostic Church of Hope and Wonder”

March 30, 2021 0

Humour and rancour manifest themselves in rhythmic grooves. Snider’s nineteenth studio album’s title is derived from his weekly YouTube streams where he has delivered ‘sermons’ to his audience sharing his reflections and music. Adherents to his […]

Classic Americana Albums

Classic Americana Albums: Over The Rhine “Drunkards Prayer”

July 26, 2023 1

Never has the complicated, raw and unpredictable path to true love been better laid bare than this beautiful, stunning collection of heartfelt, highly personal songs. The core duo of Karin Bergquist, with her extraordinarily powerful voice, […]

AmericanA to Z

AmericanA to Z: Golden Smog

June 16, 2020 0

Golden Smog is a loose and occasional association of musicians centring around various members of The Jayhawks, Wilco and Soul Asylum. On occasion they have also been joined by members of The Replacements, Big Star and […]

Month: November 2022

Video: Kimmi Bitter “I Dream of You”

Emily Nenni “On The Ranch”

AUK’s Chain Gang: Robert Ellis “Houston”

The Lowest Pair and Small Town Therapy “Horse Camp”

Loose Music announce series of shows at The Betsey Trotwood

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”