2022 – Page 38 – Americana UK

Video: Stephen McCarthy and Carla Olson “We Gotta Split This Town”

November 22, 2022 Ed Donnelly 2

Two americana icons join forces for a new rave up, ‘We Gotta Split This Town’. This is the second single from Stephen McCarthy and Carla Olson’s forthcoming duets album ‘Night Comes Falling’. The tale of a […]

Live Review: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit + His Lordship, O2 Apollo, Manchester – 18th November 2022

November 22, 2022 Clint West 18

AUK’s Clint West sees Jason Isbell complete a journey from small venue troubadour to the first modern americana superstar. On November 25th 2013 Jason Isbell played at Manchester’s Ruby Lounge in support of his newly released […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 73

November 22, 2022 Keith Hargreaves 0

Whose fault is it?.. oh yes …must be the teachers. There is a growing trend in education that is only increasing and that is the blame game. Parents are right to expect a solid education with […]

Juni Habel “Chicory” – singular blossoms

November 22, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Chicory‘ is the new single from Juni Habel’s new album ‘Carvings‘ (out January 2023) which was recorded in the convert schoolhouse in Norway where she lives with her close-knit family. To be exact, the album was […]

Video Premiere: Old Spot “Fly That Red Kite”

November 22, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the latest mesmerising single from Old Spot, a brand new duo that was formed to bring traditional Appalachian music to contemporary audiences. Just like watching the circling and soaring birds, ‘Fly That Red Kite’ […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Chicks - Taking the Long Way (local streaming)
By Peter Thompson , 3 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Far From Saints - Far From Saints (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ryan Adams - The Suicide Handbook (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
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Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
Stonehenge was a fucking mess every time but it was a b...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Great shout John I’m new here -Gil Scott Heron wh...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Neil Young - Citizen Kane Jr
By John , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Clarence White would have been 82 today. A little remin...
By Martin Johnson , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen - The Call Us The ...
By Peter Thompson , 3 weeks ago

The Jayhawks announce new album “Sanctuary Park”

June 24, 2026 0

Putting some meat on the bones of last week’s passing reference to a new album when announcing their upcoming live dates, we can now reveal that the new album by The Jayhawks is called Sanctuary Park […]

artwork for Andrew Sa album "American Rough"

Andrew Sa “American Rough”

June 24, 2026 0

The remarkable debut of a 21st-century crooner. Where do crooners come from? Surely this thought must have kept you awake in the late hours, when time stands still and there’s nothing to do but face the […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Ben Folds Five

June 24, 2026 0

Ben Folds Five were a three-piece band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They were together only a short while before the seven-year itch sent lead vocalist Ben Folds off to work on solo projects. This article […]

Interviews

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0

Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

Interviews

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

Tracks

Amy Jay “Monster” – I am multitudes…

November 29, 2021 0

Indie-folk artist, Amy Jay, has announced her upcoming album, ‘Awake Sleeper‘, from which the new single, “Monster” is taken. ‘Awake Sleeper’ is Jay’s first full-length release and follows two EPs, 2016’s ‘Supposed to Be’ and 2018’s […]

News

Video Premiere: Awkward Family Portraits “Ring Ring Angus!”

August 2, 2019 0

Here’s a great video for the new single from Glasgow’s Awkward Family Portraits, a short sharp shot of rockabilly that will get you dancing. Its from their debut album, “Everything We’ve Done Up Until Now, Except […]

Videos

Video: Teddy Thompson “Brand New”

April 30, 2020 0

The modern-folk sound of Teddy Thompson’s music reflects his British musical heritage but also his long-time home in the USA. This is the latest single to be taken from his forthcoming album, ‘Heartbreaker Please’, due for […]

Year: 2022

Video: Stephen McCarthy and Carla Olson “We Gotta Split This Town”

Live Review: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit + His Lordship, O2 Apollo, Manchester – 18th November 2022

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 73

Juni Habel “Chicory” – singular blossoms

Video Premiere: Old Spot “Fly That Red Kite”

The Jayhawks announce new album “Sanctuary Park”

Andrew Sa “American Rough”

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Ben Folds Five

Ady Johnson “Under Gainsborough Skies”

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share