August 2023 – Page 27

Live Review: Gangstagrass, Oslo, London – 27th July 2023

August 8, 2023 Richard Parkinson 2

Gangstagrass returned to London as part of a European tour and on their way to a slot at the 2023 Cambridge Folk Festival. The trip seems to have been eventful as they thanked their tour manager […]

Jill Andrews “Modern Age”

August 8, 2023 Rick Bayles 0

A good album that lacks immediate impact. Jill Andrews isn’t that well known in the UK but her profile has been steadily growing, particularly back in her native U.S.A. She was a founding member of folk/alt-country […]

Track Premiere: Jerry Joseph “The Man Who Would Be King”

August 8, 2023 Jonathan Aird 1

What do we think of Jerry Joseph? Well, whilst setting up the date for today’s premiere of the title track of his new album the following phrase was used: “would absolutely want to premiere any song by […]

Video: Allison Russell “Stay Right Here”

August 8, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

In the world of Americana, four-times GRAMMY-nominated Allison Russell is one of the most compelling artists around. Here is recent single ‘Stay Right Here’ from the songwriter, poet, activist, and multi-instrumentalist. It’s taken from forthcoming album […]

Buddy & Julie Miller “Don’t Make Her Cry” – Listen to their new co-pen with Dylan

August 7, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Buddy & Julie Miller will release their new album ‘In The Throes’ on September 22nd via New West Records and they’ve released another song from it today – Julie wrote every song on the album with […]

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 […]

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

The Drunken Hearts “Wheels Of The City” (LoHi Records, 2019)

November 8, 2019 1

For those who aren’t acquainted with The Drunken Hearts, you could think of them as super-charged Eddie Vedder Americana-Rock. Their 2nd full length album ‘Wheels Of The City’ which is currently available on LoHi Records, was […]

Videos

Video: Emmylou Harris & the Hot Band “Luxury Liner”

October 27, 2017 0

October’s last retro slot is taken by one of the all-time great bands, here including Rodney Crowell and Albert Lee, with the peerless Emmylou Harris tearing through Luxury Liner. Have a good weekend everyone.

News

Bloodshot Records – is this the end?

October 20, 2021 5

Bloodshot have been one of those labels synonymous with americana over the years, its roster including Ryan Adams, Neko Case, The Sadies, Alejandro Escovedo, Robbie Fulks, Justin Townes Earle, Kelly Hogan and Jon Langford among others […]

Month: August 2023