June 2023 – Page 23 – Americana UK

Israel Nash “Ozarker” – it’s where he comes from

June 14, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

All the tracks are good, that’s an article of faith, but today we have Israel Nash – the title song from his new album out 20th October. ‘Ozarker‘ tells the story of Nash’s great-grandfather, a migrant […]

Video: Black Deer Festival – Roseanne Reid

June 14, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

For today’s video, we’re shining a light on one of the artists to look forward to at Black Deer Festival this coming weekend. Roseanne Reid possesses a wonderfully characterful voice, used to great effect on her […]

Interview: Esther Rose on moving forward with “Safe To Run”

June 13, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Is this the beginning of doom country? Americana UK last chatted with then New Orleans resident Esther Rose just over two years ago around the release of what was probably her best album to date, ‘How […]

The Hackles “What A Beautiful Thing I Have Made”

June 13, 2023 Paul Russell 0

The title says it all. Expanding from a duo to become a trio has worked wonders for Luke Ydstie and Kati Claborn: for their third album they’re joined, now permanently, by their neighbour, Halli Anderson from […]

Chris Pierce “Tulsa Town” – addressing a shameful moment of American history

June 13, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Chris Pierce has some good news – he’s been picked to be Neil Young’s support act on his first post-Covid tour this July. He’s quite pleased, saying : “It’s an incredibly sacred honor to be asked […]

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 […]

Month: June 2023