2022 – Page 342 – Americana UK

AUK’s Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century: Tim Newby

February 24, 2022 Tim Newby 2

For me the beauty of americana music over the last two-decades has been the way the original palette laid out by the forefathers of this music Dylan, the Dead, the Band, Hartford, and the modern forefathers, […]

Steve Gunn “Nakama EP”

February 24, 2022 Keith Hargreaves 0

Warm and fuzzy reworkings of recent ‘Other You’ songs by eclectic mix of appreciative artists. Steve Gunn’s work is often a delicious mix of folk and avant-garde eclecticism which works best when employing repeated complex guitar […]

The View from Across La Manche #2 – From our own correspondent

February 24, 2022 Rick Bayles 3

In which we discuss Trees, Elections and Belgian Cowpunks… Well, there are definite signs that Spring is on its way, here in the Perigord Vert. The days are getting sunnier and the rain is warming up! […]

Paperback Riders: Gilbert Shelton “The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers”

February 24, 2022 Gordon Sharpe 2

A sharply affectionate take on the counter culture and an accurately barbed dig at the establishment. Gilbert Shelton, a key figure in the underground comics scene, created three characters, Fat Freddy Freekowtski, Freewheelin’ Franklin Freek, and […]

Ren Lawton “Today Today Tomorrow”

February 24, 2022 Darren Lumbroso 0

Assured debut album from Newcastle based singer songwriter. Being a self-funded musician can’t be easy in a world where music is now seen by many as a commodity that should be made freely available. Ren Lawton […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]

Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Live Reviews

Robyn Hitchcock, Oran Mor, Glasgow, 24th May 2018

May 29, 2018 0

I don’t know if Brian Ferry’s ears were burning the other night but if so it was probably because he received several mentions from Robyn Hitchcock in his fantastical and extremely funny in between song patter […]

Book Reviews

Book Review: Mandi Bates Bailey “The Downhome Sound; Diversity and Politics in Americana Music”

July 7, 2023 0

As the title might suggest, this is quite an academic approach to Americana music, but that’s understandable given that the author, Mandi Bates Bailey, is a professor of political science, Africana studies, and women’s and gender […]

News

Sheryl Crow to release 12th album in the Autumn

August 17, 2026 0

Sheryl Crow has announced that she will release her 12th studio album Pick You Up on 9th October 2026 via Old Green Barn Productions LLC. Featuring seven new songs, the album was written by Crow and […]

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