May 2023 – Page 37 – Americana UK

AUK’s Chain Gang: Beyoncé & The Dixie Chicks “Daddy Lessons”

May 2, 2023 Andy Davidson 0

From The King of Juke Joint Swing to Queen Bey. Despite the anxiety of being designated driver for this week, I thoroughly enjoyed unpacking last Monday’s link by Guy Lincoln. The phrase ‘nom de plume‘ had […]

Live Review: Josh Ritter + Niamh Reagan, St. Pancras Old Church, London, 19th April 2023

May 2, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

This was not a gig to turn up late to – well before the advertised doors opening time a sizeable portion of the audience were patiently queuing in the rapidly cooling clear April early evening. The […]

John Mellencamp announces new album for Summer

May 2, 2023 Emily Dongray 0

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp has announced his latest album ‘Orpheus Descending’ will be released on June 2nd on Republic Records. This his 25th album, comes after ‘Strictly A One-Eyed Jack‘, which was […]

Kris Ulrich “Big in the USA”

May 2, 2023 Tim Martin 0

A dreamy sonic setting for words pondering life and relationships with clarity and insight. Kris Ulrich has a clear statement of intent about his new album. “These songs were born from a feeling that I wouldn’t […]

Reylta “Lucifer’s Love” – Devilish passions

May 2, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Folk singer Reylta is originally from Galway, and is currently based in Dublin. ‘Lucifer’s Love‘ is her latest single and has been released in both English and Gaeilge versions – the latter as ‘Leannán an Diabhail.‘ […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

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 […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Month: May 2023

AUK’s Chain Gang: Beyoncé & The Dixie Chicks “Daddy Lessons”

Live Review: Josh Ritter + Niamh Reagan, St. Pancras Old Church, London, 19th April 2023

John Mellencamp announces new album for Summer

Kris Ulrich “Big in the USA”

Reylta “Lucifer’s Love” – Devilish passions

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”