2022 – Page 176 – Americana UK

Nick Pagliari “Hard Lessons”

July 19, 2022 Tim Martin 0

A blend of influences that produce a good, if not startlingly original, album. One of the figures who looms largest as an influence on the current crop of Americana artists is tom Petty. The opening title […]

Free promotional photo of Los Tiki Phantoms provided by management

The Other Side of Me: Kimberly Bright on Los Tiki Phantoms’ horror surf guitar rock

July 19, 2022 Kimberly Bright 0

I had considered doing an overview of my favorite guitar instrumentals, with The Meters, Joe Satriani, The Ventures, Davey Graham, Santo & Johnny, and Van Halen represented. Then I decided that the more recent gem, eccentric […]

Matt McManamon “Out Of The Cold” – things are looking up

July 19, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

In a previous musical life Matt McManamon was frontman of Dead 60s – with which band he scored 5 UK top 40 hits, toured with Morrisey, Kasabian and The Coral. Dead 60s were seen on Top […]

Video: Courtney Marie Andrews “Loose Future”

July 19, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the latest single from the GRAMMY-nominated and highly acclaimed Courtney Marie Andrews. ‘Loose Future’ is the title track from Andrews’ forthcoming album, which is due for release on 7th October 2022. Sonically, Andrews is […]

Something for the week: Midnight Oil “Rising Seas”

July 18, 2022 Mark Whitfield 0

There are probably lots of good americana songs about climate change (feel free to post any recommendations in the comments below) but few bands have the sense of urgency that Midnight Oil have with this track […]

The Jayhawks live at the Electric Ballroom, Camden - 16th September 2026

Live Review: The Jayhawks, Electric Ballroom, Camden – 16th September 2026

September 28, 2026 0

About a decade ago, I formulated a new genre based on a particular guitar sound that would for several years be heard on Radio 2 after midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. Bob Harris Country is […]

Bluegrass Briefs: Sociograss, Triple Fiddle, The Runaway Strings, Lindsay Lou

September 28, 2026 0

This time, Bluegrass Briefs features music from around the world and all across the Bluegrass tradition, from the rough and rowdy Scottish ways of Sociograss to the almost classical music of Triple Fiddle from Minnesota and […]

artwork for Jack Browning album "Painted Skies"

Jack Browning “Painted Skies”

September 28, 2026 0

London-born singer-songwriter draws on wide Western canvas to create solid sophomore release. Jack Browning’s debut album, Red Eye Radio (2023), may have flown under the AUK radar, but Keith Hargreaves recently clocked the imminent release of […]

Year: 2022

Nick Pagliari “Hard Lessons”

The Other Side of Me: Kimberly Bright on Los Tiki Phantoms’ horror surf guitar rock

Matt McManamon “Out Of The Cold” – things are looking up

Video: Courtney Marie Andrews “Loose Future”

Something for the week: Midnight Oil “Rising Seas”

Live Review: The Jayhawks, Electric Ballroom, Camden – 16th September 2026

Bluegrass Briefs: Sociograss, Triple Fiddle, The Runaway Strings, Lindsay Lou

Jack Browning “Painted Skies”

Preview: Glasgow Americana Festival 2026, 30th September – 4th October

Richard Thompson “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” – it’s a kind of magic