2022 – Page 55 – Americana UK

Herman Dune “The Portable Herman Dune Vol.1”

November 8, 2022 Sean Hannam 0

David Ivar dips into his back catalogue and re-records a selection of songs with minimal instrumentation, special guests and some seriously impressive results. Herman Dune’s latest album, ‘The Portable Herman Dune Vol.1′, isn’t strictly a new […]

Our Atlantic Roots “Under The Sun” – no time for regrets

November 8, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Under the Sun‘ is taken from the new EP ‘Hold Every Moment‘ by wife and husband duo Mac and Laura Johnston who are Our Atlantic Roots. They are based in Cornwall and have played regularly around […]

Video: Kimmi Bitter “I Dream of You”

November 8, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

Everything about this single from Kimmi Bitter brings to mind the best of classic country. From the backing vocals to the way her voice catches, the pacing to the sorrowful melody, the twang to the theme […]

Emily Nenni “On The Ranch”

November 7, 2022 Alan Fitter 0

Emily Nenni’s debut album is a delightful throwback to the kind of classic country that’s a rarity these days ‘On The Ranch’ is the debut album from California-born but Nashville-based singer Emily Nenni which with its […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Robert Ellis “Houston”

November 7, 2022 Helen Jones 0

In the last Chain Gang entry, Graeme Tait chose Hiss Golden Messenger’s ‘Biloxi’, a song in which frontman MC Taylor laments: “Say Biloxi / It’s tough all over / Ah, Houston / You scared me sober”, […]

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. […]

Videos

Video: Abbie Gardner & Marc Douglas Berardo “Never Go Away”

January 19, 2026 0

If you’re lucky enough to have the kind of friendships that never disappear, then you’ll recognise the sentiment in the recent single ‘Never Go Away’ from Abbie Gardner and Marc Douglas Berardo. The song celebrates those […]

Tracks

Jesse Malin “Hollywood Forever” – tribute to a friend

April 21, 2026 0

After all the hard times Jesse Malin has been through in recent years it’s more than good to hear new sounds from the man who embodies the spirit of punkish-rock and roll. The new songs are […]

Tracks

Carpenter, Fowlis, Polwart “A Heart That Never Closes” – voices in harmony

March 3, 2025 0

We have been remiss – although we did review the new album ‘Looking For The Thread‘ by CFP or, if you prefer (and who wouldn’t?) Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis, and Karine Polwart and we did […]

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