July 2023 – Page 28 – Americana UK

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Dean Owens “Sally’s Song (I Dreamed Of Michael Marra)”

July 27, 2026 0

Dean Owens is, of course, no stranger to these pages. With twelve albums and numerous AUK awards behind him, a search on this site will provide pages of reviews, interviews and videos. Typing the name Michael […]

Mick Flannery “The House Must Win”

July 27, 2026 0

A labour of love, twenty years in the making from renowned Irish singer-songwriter. It is more than twenty years since Mick Flannery released his debut album Evening Train, but the tale it told of (as he puts […]

Robert Plant to receive Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award

July 27, 2026 0

The Americana Music Association has announced that singer, songwriter and musical trailblazer Robert Plant will receive the Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award during the 25th Annual Americana Honours & Awards, taking place on 16th September 2026, at […]

Month: July 2023

Video Premiere: Caroline Cotter “Morning Mantra”

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

The South Austin Moonlighters “From Here To Home”

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

Isabel Rumble “Bird Be Brave”

For The Sake Of The Song: Dean Owens “Sally’s Song (I Dreamed Of Michael Marra)”

Mick Flannery “The House Must Win”

Robert Plant to receive Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Tucker Zimmerman “Dream Me A Dream”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 241 “Back in the swim”