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Video Premiere: Caroline Cotter “Morning Mantra”

July 5, 2023 Andrew Frolish 3

Caroline Cotter’s latest single is a hymn to the power of peace, love and kindness.  It’s a powerful message and a truly uplifting listen, both lyrically and sonically.  ‘Morning Mantra’ is just that: a an uplifting […]

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Interview: The Blue Highways’ Callum Lury on meeting the difficult second album challenge

July 4, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Springsteen may cast his shadow, but girl pop singers also provide inspiration. Regular readers of Americana UK, and most fans of americana, will be aware of the sometimes debates about what does and doesn’t constitute americana, […]

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The South Austin Moonlighters “From Here To Home”

July 4, 2023 Paul Russell 0

An album of rebirth and acknowledgement from stellar Austin foursome. It’s often the case that when musicians find themselves really challenged that great music and a positive ethos ensue. That’s definitely what’s happened to The South […]

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New Nanci Griffith boxset “Working in Corners” and tribute album announced

July 4, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

In 2021, the music industry lost one of its finest talents: singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Nanci Griffith. The Texas-born, GRAMMY Award-winning artist, who would have celebrated her 70th birthday next week, was revered for her compelling storytelling, […]

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Isabel Rumble “Bird Be Brave”

July 4, 2023 Andy Davidson 0

Charming folk on a regional setting. The debut album from one of Australia’s newest songwriters, ‘Bird Be Brave’ was recorded with Tasmanian producer Luke Plumb. Rumble’s songwriting often cleverly connects human intimacy with elements of the […]

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Jonathan Bernstein did not set out to sanctify Justin Townes Earle, nor to reduce him to a cautionary tale. With What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome, Bernstein instead accomplishes something far more difficult: he restores dimensionality […]

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When one says award-winning artist about a singer, Elles Bailey would certainly fall into this category, having been named to an impressive list, including: UK Americana Live Act of the Year, UK Blues Artist of the […]

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