November 2023 – Page 23

Video Premiere: Lillian Leadbetter “Leo Moon”

November 10, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is another beautiful song from Nashville-based Lillian Leadbetter. ‘Leo Moon’ flows on gentle currents of pedal steel and acoustic guitar over soothing upright bass. Over these luscious layers, Leadbetter’s vocal delivery is delicately controlled but […]

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Paul Russell

November 9, 2023 Paul Russell 1

As many writers have suggested in their pieces, trying to assemble a Top 10 to this brief is challenging to say the least. It’s been fascinating to see the selections from my fellow writers to date […]

Harp “Throne Of Amber” – Dark folk influenced sounds

November 9, 2023 Jonathan Aird 1

You may feel that Harp sound a little familiar as you listen to today’s track choice – and you’d be right to feel that way. Harp is the new musical project of former Midlake singer Tim […]

Them Dirty Dimes “Empty Pockets”

November 9, 2023 FredArnold 0

Impressive Dutch band change tack with their sophomore album and very competently fit the Americana brief. Two years ago, this Dutch band from Groningen released an album called ‘In Gold We Trust‘, a fun-filled, beautifully played, […]

Cat Power “Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert”

November 9, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

And sings Dylan live… Cat Power (a.k.a. Chan Marshall) has Dylan form – she was one of the artists featured on the soundtrack of ‘I’m Not There‘ where she affected a Dylan drawl on a take […]

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

Maia Sharp “Tomboy”

September 19, 2025 0

Ten albums in and Maia Sharp delivers another intensely self-reflective album of the highest quality. In a world of superb female singer-songwriters, a name that gets overlooked is Maia Sharp, one of the best, most melodic, […]

Americana Roots

Americana Roots: Anders Osborne

May 7, 2021 1

Americana Roots highlights the freshest and most original Americana and bluegrass from across the pond in the US. It covers everything from brand-new, just out of the box bands, to cult favourites, to established acts who […]

Tracks

The Sea The Sea “Parachute” – Listen

May 29, 2020 0

Upstate New York is where the beautifully tuneful The Sea The Sea keep their stash of exquisite harmonies, one of which we have managed to prise from their hoard to share with you today. ‘Parachute‘ is […]

Month: November 2023