2022 – Page 99 – Americana UK

Video: Yonder Boys “Mosey on Down”

September 29, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

The ‘acid folk’ of Yonder Boys’ music blends traditional instruments and Americana with a range of other influences, from psychedelia to Latin and pop. The resulting distinctive sound is a sonic adventure, full of unexpected twists. […]

Track Premiere: Wayne Graham “Taking You In”

September 28, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Much like Blondie, who famously sported “Blondie is a band” badges, Wayne Graham are at pains to point out that they too are a band – there is no Wayne Graham (at least, not in the […]

The Other Side of Me: Keith Hargreaves on the redemptive power of Gil Scott-Heron

September 28, 2022 Keith Hargreaves 2

Gil Scott Heron crept into my life in a bath in a rented house in Sidcup. I was a feckless drama student sharing the premises with seven others and Monday night was my bath night. Once […]

The OK Factor “Love Song For Lucy” – she’s a dog

September 28, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

We are breaking one of the unwritten rules of the site here – no songs about your lovely kid, no songs about your great dog. Two topics that seem to be able to bring the unbearably […]

Jake Hunsinger and the Rock Bottom Band “Wrapped Around the Axle”

September 28, 2022 Michael Macy 0

The personal and the philosophical meet in debut album. Jake Hunsinger and the Rock Bottom Band’s debut album ‘Wrapped Around the Axle’ is described in the release material as representing “three years’ worth of growth as […]

The latest AUK Podcast now available featuring Israel Nash and Sid Griffin

September 25, 2026 0

We’ve reached the half-century and celebrate with a deluxe double issue featuring some scintillating chat with two icons of the genre. Israel Nash talks about his reimagining of Sweetheart of the Rodeo and his songwriting process, […]

Leon III “Invisible Ink” – heating the lemon juice

September 25, 2026 0

Ah, the sweet delights of Candy Cigarettes, those thin white sticks of some sweet concoction with the realistic glow of red at the tip; all packaged away in what was rather like a matchbox and came […]

Video Premiere: The Cashville Trash Pandas “Worker’s Song (Handful of Earth)”

September 25, 2026 0

Ushered in with pounding drums and pulsing bass, the new single from The Cashville Trash Pandas is a heartfelt anthem for working people all over the world. Worker’s Song (Handful of Earth) is for all of […]

Year: 2022

Video: Yonder Boys “Mosey on Down”

Track Premiere: Wayne Graham “Taking You In”

The Other Side of Me: Keith Hargreaves on the redemptive power of Gil Scott-Heron

The OK Factor “Love Song For Lucy” – she’s a dog

Jake Hunsinger and the Rock Bottom Band “Wrapped Around the Axle”

The latest AUK Podcast now available featuring Israel Nash and Sid Griffin

Leon III “Invisible Ink” – heating the lemon juice

Video Premiere: The Cashville Trash Pandas “Worker’s Song (Handful of Earth)”

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”