May 2023 – Page 7 – Americana UK

A Circle Of Friends “Not Alone On The Floor” – not about dancing

May 25, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

A Circle Of Friends is a Danish Americana/Indie-Folk band whose members have notched up a few years experience in previous bands and musical ventures. They aim to bring a Danish twist to their take on Americana, […]

Essentials: The Top 10 My Darling Clementine songs

May 25, 2023 Andrew Raw 1

This week’s Essentials considers some homegrown americana talent. My Darling Clementine, who are husband and wife Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish, are from Southport and Birmingham respectively. They started recording together after 10 years of […]

Pixie & The Partygrass Boys “Gimme Shelter” – Stones covered

May 25, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Here’s a theory for you to disregard completely, the real difference between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones was not that one was the clean-cut crew and the other the bad boys of rock. It’s simpler […]

Annie Keating “Hard Frost”

May 25, 2023 FredArnold 0

Annie Keating maintains her excellent standard with a lovelorn slice of Americana. Annie Keating is a bit of a treasure and a longtime fixture on the Americana circuit. Based in Brooklyn for 30 years or more, […]

The First Time: Helen Jones – Smash Hits Roadshow, Manchester G-Mex 1995

May 25, 2023 Helen Jones 0

I could lie to you and choose the far cooler Placebo as my first concert since it was my first parent free one in 2000, but I am nothing if not honest and the truth is, […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Chicks - Taking the Long Way (local streaming)
By Peter Thompson , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Far From Saints - Far From Saints (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ryan Adams - The Suicide Handbook (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
Stonehenge was a fucking mess every time but it was a b...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Great shout John I’m new here -Gil Scott Heron wh...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Neil Young - Citizen Kane Jr
By John , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Clarence White would have been 82 today. A little remin...
By Martin Johnson , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen - The Call Us The ...
By Peter Thompson , 3 weeks ago

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Ben Folds Five

June 24, 2026 0

Ben Folds Five were a three-piece band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They were together only a short while before the seven-year itch sent lead vocalist Ben Folds off to work on solo projects. This article […]

Ady Johnson “Under Gainsborough Skies”

June 24, 2026 0

Gently charming, melody-rich folk reflections from Suffolk. Suffolk-born and Colchester-based Ady Gainsborough presents his third album. Apparently inspired by life on the Essex-Suffolk border, the acoustic-based songs were recorded live in the studio, using vintage equipment […]

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 0

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Month: May 2023

A Circle Of Friends “Not Alone On The Floor” – not about dancing

Essentials: The Top 10 My Darling Clementine songs

Pixie & The Partygrass Boys “Gimme Shelter” – Stones covered

Annie Keating “Hard Frost”

The First Time: Helen Jones – Smash Hits Roadshow, Manchester G-Mex 1995

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Ben Folds Five

Ady Johnson “Under Gainsborough Skies”

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

Electric Elm “Play The Velvet Underground” – back in those endless days

Video Premiere: Chris Murphy “Songs From The Trees”