2022 – Page 2 – Americana UK

Classic Clips: Muleskinner “Dark Hollow” 1973

December 23, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

The band Muleskinner first played on a television celebration of the music of Bill Monroe on 13th February 1973. Ex-Bluegrass Boy Richard Greene was asked to put together a band to appear on the show with […]

The twelve days of the SXSW lineup: nine cowgirls dancing

December 23, 2022 Emily Dongray 0

The first and second waves of the 37th annual Texan showcase of new music SXSW lineup have been released, and once again, it looks to be the sound of tomorrow. The festival runs a full six […]

Video Review of the Year 2022

December 23, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

It’s that time of year again, folks, when we look forward to some festive fun and reflect on another year that has flown by (they do seem to be getting quicker). Throughout another turbulent year, our […]

Paperback Riders – All-American Christmas reading

December 23, 2022 Tim Martin 0

Coming so close behind the celebration of Thanksgiving in late November, Christmas in the United States might end up being a second-best holiday. While many Christmas traditions originate from central Europe, the Americans were responsible for […]

Live Review: Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra + Tommy Arch, The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne – 17th December 2022

December 23, 2022 Viv Fish 0

After giving their latest album, ‘The Party’s Over‘, a 10/10 review (one of only two I have ever given), getting to see the full band: Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra, was essential. So, when […]

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 […]

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

August 7, 2026 1

Of all the recent musicians we have sadly lost in recent times, the tragic news of the passing of Raul Malo last year was one of the most gut-wrenching for me. He was only 60 years […]

Interviews

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

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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

Peter James Millson “Mobile” (Haven, 2017)

September 4, 2017 0

Produced by the acclaimed songwriter, Boo Hewerdine, this record is the third by photographer Millson (who has worked for no less than the NME and the Guardian). Clearly an unassuming chap, he plays down his music-making […]

Album Reviews

The Deportees “The Birth Of Industry” (Independent 2017)

January 15, 2018 0

A foreboding vintage photograph of a grounded ship in an estuary adorns the cover of this, the debut release from Scotland’s The Deportees (who, after some momentary confusion, I realised are not to be confused with […]

News

Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck to release traditional collaboration in May 2026

March 25, 2026 0

5x Grammy-winning soprano Renée Fleming and 19x Grammy-winning banjo supremo Béla Fleck announced The Fiddle and the Drum, a collaborative album celebrating Appalachian bluegrass and folk music to be released on 29th May 2026 via Thirty […]

Year: 2022

Classic Clips: Muleskinner “Dark Hollow” 1973

The twelve days of the SXSW lineup: nine cowgirls dancing

Video Review of the Year 2022

Paperback Riders – All-American Christmas reading

Live Review: Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra + Tommy Arch, The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne – 17th December 2022

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”

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