2022 – Page 58 – Americana UK

Jim Basnight “Last Night” – Not such a good night…

November 4, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Here to end the week is the latest single from the ridiculously prolific Jim Basnight. Taken from his latest release, his sixth, on Power Popaholic, entitled ‘Early Years‘ which, as you may already have guessed, covers […]

Video Premiere: KB Bayley “Flatlands”

November 4, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

In the video for new single ‘Flatlands’, KB Bayley shows what can be achieved with just a voice and a guitar. Simply put, this song is beautiful. There’s an incredible warmth and richness to Bayley’s sliding […]

Twang Factor 3: AUK’s showcase for new artists returns

November 3, 2022 Clint West 2

Once again we are offering a platform for new and emerging artists to share their music with our readers. AUK is looking for new and emerging artists to feature in our Twang Factor 3 competition. Contestents […]

Frank From Blue Velvet “Frank From Blue Velvet”

November 3, 2022 Lyndon Bolton 0

Bleak lyrics to a menacingly heavy roots sound. Frank From Blue Velvet sound as if they ply their trade deep in Appalachia so it comes as a surprise to learn they play the south coast pub […]

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. […]

Tracks

Track premiere: Danni Nicholls “Hear Your Voice”

April 8, 2019 0

We’ve got a nice first listen for a Monday morning today. Written and recorded in Nashville by Danni Nicholls and songwriter Kyshona Armstrong, ‘Hear Your Voice’ from new album ‘The Melted Morning’ is an anthemic empowerment […]

Interviews

Interview: Jerry Leger

April 9, 2019 0

Ahead of his UK and European tour with two members of his band, The Situation, Mark Underwood of Americana UK sat down with Canadian singer-songwriter, Jerry Leger to talk about the forthcoming shows and his latest […]

Features

More People Really Should Know About: Demi Marriner

March 17, 2026 2

The title of this piece is “More People Really Should Know About“, but I’d wager that more people have come across Demi Marriner and her work than realise, so perhaps the piece should be entitled More […]

Year: 2022

Jim Basnight “Last Night” – Not such a good night…

Video Premiere: KB Bayley “Flatlands”

Twang Factor 3: AUK’s showcase for new artists returns

Frank From Blue Velvet “Frank From Blue Velvet”

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”