April 2023 – Page 23 – Americana UK

Something for the long weekend: Aoife O’Donovan “Phoenix”

April 6, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, that’s it for another week of great music and vibes. Yes indeed, Thursday is the new Friday as we head into the long weekend – thank the multi-faceted deities for the four day Easter Weekend. […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Diana Jones

April 6, 2023 Andrew Frolish 2

Here’s another exclusive mini-gig for our readers – a chance to watch an outstanding artist perform from the comfort of home. We’re delighted to share three songs from Diana Jones, one of the most distinctive voices […]

Dream Team Triple Header – Fairport Convention, Larkin Poe, Iggy Pop

April 6, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Or, as we like to call this surely near all day mini-festival: Convention Poe-Pop. Actually, scrub that, it sounds like the TellyTubbies (ay-O). But it would take a curmudgeon of monumental proportions to not be excited […]

Nate Fredrick and the Wholesome Boys “Nate Fredrick and the Wholesome Boys”

April 6, 2023 Lyndon Bolton 0

Rocking introspection. According to the band’s website this debut EP represents a “new chapter” for Nate Fredrick. His new band the Wholesome Boys add robust layers of rock to complement his equally strong vocal range. The […]

Andy Hedges “Roll On, Cowboys”

April 6, 2023 Paul Russell 0

Heartfelt tribute to the cowboy song from a leading exponent The origins of the cowboy, amazingly, originate in Spain – it derives from vaquero, a Spanish word for an individual who managed cattle while mounted on […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Willie Nelson “Seven Spanish Angels”

August 10, 2026 1

Seven Spanish Angels is a song which encapsulates a full range of americana imagery – doomed love, defiance, outlaws, faith, mystery and death – all set in an undescribed location that calls up the settings for […]

Chris Pierce “Songs for the Heavy Hearted”

August 10, 2026 0

A moving, beautifully crafted collection of songs that refuses to surrender compassion in a fractured world. Chris Pierce has always possessed one of the finest voices in americana, capable of conveying tenderness, conviction and quiet resilience […]

Margo Cilker unveils her “Little White Cross” for October

August 10, 2026 0

Western folk singer-songwriter and AUK favourite Margo Cilker has announced her third album, Little White Cross, due out October 9 via Fossil Records, a label Cilker recently launched with fellow musician ISMAY. The upcoming 10-song set […]

Interviews

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0

Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]

Interviews

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0

American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Cuchulain “It’s Always Something”

March 20, 2026 0

The new single from singer-songwriter Cuchulain is full of humour, presenting us with a range of crazy situations and challenging circumstances. In his laid-back, conversational style, Cuchulain shares things that go wrong, and it’s a theme […]

Album Reviews

Henry Grace “Things Are Moving All Around Me”

January 20, 2026 0

Back home and looking forward to a bright future. A move to LA in 2021 inspired Henry Grace’s debut album “Alive in America”, which brought the London-born singer-songwriter plenty of admirers. He returned home after studying […]

News

Joshua Radin announces new album, European dates

July 19, 2019 0

The lovely man who is singer-songwriter Joshua Radin has announced his new studio album ‘Here, Right Now’, which will be released on 4th October 2019 via his new label home, Nettwerk. He’s shared the album’s title […]

Month: April 2023

Something for the long weekend: Aoife O’Donovan “Phoenix”

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Diana Jones

Dream Team Triple Header – Fairport Convention, Larkin Poe, Iggy Pop

Nate Fredrick and the Wholesome Boys “Nate Fredrick and the Wholesome Boys”

Andy Hedges “Roll On, Cowboys”

For The Sake Of The Song: Willie Nelson “Seven Spanish Angels”

Chris Pierce “Songs for the Heavy Hearted”

Margo Cilker unveils her “Little White Cross” for October

Kacy Lee Anderson to release debut solo album

Lance Cowan “The Air That You Breathe”