2022 – Page 71 – Americana UK

Live Review – Morton Valence + Ags Connolly, MOTH Club, Hackney, London, 15th October 2022

October 24, 2022 Peter Feldon 1

Album launch, iconic pedal steel, top class support act. An exciting night was in prospect. But I nearly walked past the venue because I didn’t see the sign, however, the security staff are obviously used to […]

Artwork for Honey Harper & The Infinite Sky sel-titled album

Honey Harper & The Infinite Sky “Honey Harper & The Infinite Sky”

October 24, 2022 FredArnold 0

Honey Harper changes tack and hits the ball out of the park with their sophomore full length album. Honey Harper is effectively the stage name of American Will Fussell and his Canadian wife, Alana Pagnutti, co-founder, […]

Glen Phillips “Stone Throat” – letting you down, again

October 24, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

This is the second single from the new album ‘There Is So Much Here‘ by Glen Phillips of Toad The Wet Socket fame. It’s a song which features some self-doubt and recrimination “I want the wild […]

Video Premiere: Dean Owens “La Lomita”

October 24, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

Just in time for Halloween, Dean Owens brings us something a little spooky in his brand new video for ‘La Lomita’. Ruth Barrie of Waltzer Films, helped with makeup by Dallas Henderson, has created a truly […]

Something for the weekend: The Milk Carton Kids “Running on Sweet Smile”

October 21, 2022 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it for another week dear reader. Half the world will no doubt be listening to the new Taylor Swift album today in which looking at the tracklist on Spotify she swears like a trooper […]

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. […]

Album Reviews

Carousel “Carousel EP” (Independent, 2017)

October 4, 2017 0

A youthful four-piece band from Southend On Sea, Carousel dive into the increasingly crowded pool of UK bands playing Americana on this, their debut recording. They hover around the radio friendly sounds of bands such as […]

Album Reviews

Ana Egge “Between Us”

October 5, 2021 0

Quality always shines but more can sometimes be less. Ana Egge was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan to parents who were teachers, farmers and sometime hippies. They lived in Ambrose, North Dakota, later moving to Silver City […]

Tracks

Damn Tall Buildings “Late July” – Listen

March 5, 2019 0

It has long been a way to hone your craft and pay some dues – busking. It’s like a free rehearsal room and you might catch a coin (though all ears can listen for free). Not […]

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