August 2023 – Page 33

Joshua Ray Walker “What Is It Even?”

August 2, 2023 Helen Jones 1

A lively reimagining of some unexpected tunes that may not be everybody’s cup of tea, but showcases a fresh new side to Walker. With his first three albums, Joshua Ray Walker set himself out to be […]

Emily Scott Robinson heads to UK for dates later this month

August 2, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

North Carolina native Emily Scott Robinson has announced a series of UK and Ireland dates, kicking off at the Long Road Festival on the bank holiday weekend before heading to Dublin and then back to the […]

Nathan Mongol Wells “From A Dark Corner”

August 2, 2023 Joe Graham 0

Ottoman Turks frontman’s assured solo debut undulates like passing moods. For the last decade and a little more, Nathan Mongol Wells has been plying his trade as frontman for Dallas-based country garage band Ottoman Turks. Here, […]

Israel Nash “Roman Candle” – Candelis accendit noctem…

August 2, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

This is the latest single from Israel Nash’s new album ‘Ozarker‘, which will arrive in full on October 20th, and it’s as upbeat an hopeful as anyone could wish for – it’s pure heartland rock. Which […]

Video: Richard Walters “After Midnight”

August 2, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the absorbing new single from UK singer-songwriter Richard Walters. ‘After Midnight’ is notable for the characterful quality of Walters’ voice, alongside the compelling vocal tune he delivers. This is a song about reaching a calmer […]

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. […]

Tracks

Haim featuring Taylor Swift “Gasoline” – Listen

February 19, 2021 0

Folk-rock trio Haim and Taylor Swift collaborated towards the end of last year on the latter’s track ‘No Body, No Crime’ from her hugely successful lo-fi with country leanings ‘Evermore’ album, and Haim have today released […]

Tracks

Kate Prascher “Thousand A Million” – a lot, anyway

July 30, 2026 0

Kate Prascher’s new single Thousand A Million entwines the physical with the metaphysical in an intriguing and beguiling folk song that plays with notions of time and space (no, not like Dr Who). Kate Prascher describes […]

Album Reviews

Departure Lounge “Transmeridian”

March 11, 2021 0

After two decades away, Departure Lounge return with a strong collection of melodic, quirky indie-pop songs and cinematic instrumentals. Cult UK indie-experimentalists Departure Lounge are back, with their first album in almost 20 years – ‘Transmeridian’. […]

Month: August 2023