2022 – Page 345 – Americana UK

Track Premiere: Birds Of Play “Sandhill Cranes”

February 22, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Birds of Play are a folk band with a lot of musical skill within its four person makeup. Alex Paul (guitar, mandolin, vocals, songwriting) started playing guitar at the age of 13. Eric Shedd (bass, mandolin, […]

The Delines “The Sea Drift”

February 22, 2022 Tim Martin 0

A set of bleak, cinematic, country soul short stories. Oscar winning material. The Delines have described themselves in the past as a “retro-country band.” On ‘The Sea Drift’ you can see why. Built around guitarist/writer Willy […]

Small Venue Heroes: The Surfing Magazines

February 22, 2022 Rich Orpin 0

Formed in 2017, The Surfing Magazines are a super-group comprising two thirds of The Wave Pictures and one half of Slow Club. Showcasing the myriad talents of frontman Dave Tattersall, along with Franic Rozycki (The Wave […]

Album cover art for Simone Felice's All The Bright Coins

Simone Felice “All The Bright Coins”

February 22, 2022 Kimberly Bright 0

Introspective autobiographical folk on Simone Felice’s first solo album in four years. Upstate New York artist Simone Felice, a founding member of The Felice Brothers and The Duke & The King, wanders through dark autobiographical territory […]

Track Premiere: Kevin Buckley “Never Tire Of The Road”

February 22, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Kevin Buckley grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where his first musical direction was Irish traditional fiddle which he took up at the age of 9 going on to compete in fiddle contests in the USA […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 0

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 […]

Year: 2022

Track Premiere: Birds Of Play “Sandhill Cranes”

The Delines “The Sea Drift”

Small Venue Heroes: The Surfing Magazines

Simone Felice “All The Bright Coins”

Track Premiere: Kevin Buckley “Never Tire Of The Road”

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

Sarah McQuaid takes to the road again in the UK in November

Levi Foster “Appalachian Funk Tree”