April 2023 – Page 10 – Americana UK

Essentials: The Top 10 Byrds songs

April 20, 2023 Ljubinko Zivkovic 3

Even the most casual followers of americana are aware of the importance The Byrds had on the genre, even though formally they released ‘only’ 12 official albums. And among those, even the weaker ones, like ‘Dr. […]

Track Premiere: Firewoodisland “Looking For Love”

April 20, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Bristol based folktronica duo Firewoodisland are Stian Vedøy, who hails from Norway, and Abi Eleri who is Welsh. Together the duo make a modern folk sound – leaning towards the poppier end of that genre. It’s […]

Jerry Leger “Latent Uncovers”

April 20, 2023 Tim Martin 0

Intriguing covers choices given a respectful, energetic make over. The Cowboy Junkies have a an interesting way with choices of cover versions and have recorded a couple of EPs and albums of them. They have now […]

Classic Townes Van Zandt record to finally get vinyl release

April 20, 2023 Emily Dongray 0

For the first time, Townes Van Zandt’s Grammy-nominated posthumous 1999 release ‘A Far Cry From Dead‘ will see a vinyl release. Van Zandt recorded the vocal and guitar takes for the album from the late 80s […]

Nichols & Phillips “Three Fools”

April 20, 2023 John Jenkins 0

An album which fans of the lighter end of the americana spectrum will enjoy immensely. This album was recorded in Wales but you would be forgiven if you thought it was recorded in sunny California. It’s […]