August 2023 – Page 2 – Americana UK

Daniel Rodriguez “Vast Nothing”

August 31, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

An album that sounds better the closer it gets to stripped down. Daniel Rodriguez was a founding member of Elephant Revival, and this new solo album was produced by Darren Garvey who played alongside Rodriguez in […]

Rising Appalachia at FloydeFesr, Floyd, Virginia 22 nd July 2010

More People Really Should Know About: Rising Appalachia

August 31, 2023 Richard Parkinson 0

One of the challenges about this feature is figuring out whether an artist is both sufficiently known and unknown to pass the test for inclusion. Rising Appalachia is an act I like enough to have seen […]

Swarme of Beese “Fruits of the Golden Land”

August 31, 2023 Cam Fraser 0

A bewitching journey into the haunted landscapes of gothic Americana. Swarme of Beese describe their music as ‘hillbilly noir’ and ‘Fruits of the Golden Land’, their latest album, as a “Collection of sonic postcards from an […]

Arielle Silver “Ghost Ships” – spectres of old relationships

August 31, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Ghost Ships‘ is an airy folk song from Arielle Silver’s new album ‘Watershed‘, it floats – naturally enough – on the waters of recollection and consolation as Arielle Silver reflects on things that happened and the […]

Video premiere: Wayward Jane “Little Satchel”

August 31, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Edinburgh-based Wayward Jane’s music is a modern, transatlantic interpretation of American folk and old-time traditions, blending roots music with fresh arrangements and original compositions, and we’re delighted today to be premiering the new video for their […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 0

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 […]

Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]

Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Album Reviews

Martin Devaney “Blueprint For A Ghost”

January 7, 2025 0

Likeable Americana ride from veteran Minnesota songwriter. ‘Blueprint for a Ghost’ is the 8th solo album for St Paul based Martin Devaney, and its Americana credentials are established immediately by the cover art, calling to mind […]

News

Roundup: Reissues for important musical biographies

November 7, 2023 0

Fascinating insights into the early lives of major Americana artists. Earlier this year we reviewed the first books published as part of a new partnership between the Country Music Hall of Fame and the University of […]

Album Reviews

Jamestown Revival “Young Man”

May 23, 2022 0

Acoustic, back to roots production reveals songwriting maturity from Texas duo’s fourth. Eight years on from their debut album, ‘Utah’, and three years since their last full length offering, ‘San Isabel’, Texas duo Jamestown Revival return […]

Month: August 2023

Daniel Rodriguez “Vast Nothing”

More People Really Should Know About: Rising Appalachia

Swarme of Beese “Fruits of the Golden Land”

Arielle Silver “Ghost Ships” – spectres of old relationships

Video premiere: Wayward Jane “Little Satchel”

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

Sarah McQuaid takes to the road again in the UK in November

Levi Foster “Appalachian Funk Tree”