May 2023 – Page 9 – Americana UK

Classic Americana Albums: Brandi Carlile “The Story”

May 24, 2023 Helen Jones 0

On the 1st August 2016, a crime was committed against the unsuspecting British public: LeAnn Rimes butchered ‘The Story’ live on teatime BBC One magazine programme ‘The One Show’. It’s a veritable behemoth of a song, […]

The Dust Collectors “Hanlon’s Razor”

May 24, 2023 Tim Martin 0

Sharp songwriting, and sharper guitar riffs and basslines, with sweet 4 part harmonies. An EP to cherish. The Dust Collectors call themselves an alternative folk band and hail from Calgary, Canada. They claim influences including The […]

Book Review: Jeff Fasano “Americana Portrait Sessions”

May 24, 2023 Rick Bayles 0

Jeff Fasano didn’t become a professional photographer until he was 40 years old. He is now, probably, the most well known photographer working in Nashville today. “Americana Portrait Sessions” is his first photography book and it […]

The War and Treaty announce their return to UK with headline tour this Summer

May 24, 2023 Emily Dongray 0

Award-winning Nashville duo The War and Treaty has announced their “Lover’s Game” tour, which includes four dates starting with a set at The Long Road Festival at the end of August. The tour promotes their most recent […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 98

May 24, 2023 Keith Hargreaves 0

Always have a plan. I am forever telling my daughters and the students in school that if you have nothing else… have a plan. Be it simply how to get out of meeting someone you don’t […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

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