March 2023 – Page 20 – Americana UK

Video Premiere: Hanneke Cassel “Evacuation Day”

March 17, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Simply delightful. The new single from Hanneke Cassel and her gifted band of collaborators is typically exuberant and totally absorbing, both to watch and listen to. Traditional Scottish sounds are infused with Americana influences, a blend […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Chris Hillman Songs since 1982

March 16, 2023 Martin Johnson 8

Chris Hillman is now recognised as one of the founding fathers of country rock, and subsequently americana, and has a mantlepiece of awards, including his induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a […]

Track Premiere: Bedroom “Better Friends”

March 16, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Bedroom is the decade long recording name of Noah Kittinger, and today’s premier comes from the fourth album recorded as Bedroom – it’s called ‘Thread‘ and will be out on April 28th. It’s an album that […]

Book Review: Tara MacLean “Song of the Sparrow”

March 16, 2023 Richard Parkinson 0

An epic tale of resilience and determination. The first reflection on finishing Tara MacLean’s autobiography ‘Song of the Sparrow’ is to wonder how she managed to pack such an epic tale, both emotionally and geographically, into […]

Darren Jessee “Central Bridge”

March 16, 2023 Sean Hannam 0

Captivating third solo album from the Ben Folds Five drummer – brilliantly observed and intimate tales of heartache and happiness, with warm arrangements and swelling strings. US singer-songwriter, Darren Jessee, is arguably better known for drumming […]