November 2023 – Page 29

Harvest Thieves “As The Sparks Fly Upwards”

November 3, 2023 Andrew Raw 2

An excellent mix of gritty lyrics and country-rock fortified with a bit of extra rock. Harvest Thieves, from Austin in Texas, call themselves an “alt-country collective” which leads you to wonder what the dynamics of the […]

Classic Clips: Willard Grant Conspiracy “The Trials of Harrison Hays” Live at Paradiso

November 3, 2023 Ljubinko Zivkovic 0

While the late great Robert Fisher was around he and his revolving collective Willard Grant Conspiracy never got the wider recognition they deserved for their ever-inspiring, often dark americana, that always at its centre had Fisher’s […]

Our new AUK supporters playlist is out today – win tickets to see Sunny Sweeney live

November 3, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Our new playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month is out later today exclusively for AUK supporters which includes new tracks by Chris Shifflett, Jerry Leger, Margo Price, The Menzingers and […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 118

November 3, 2023 Keith Hargreaves 2

The world interrupts. Writing this column and creating a radio show is, in many ways, an idyllic way to spend one’s spare time but one should not fail to acknowledge the horrors that are being visited […]

Robin Elliott “There Is A Land”

November 3, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 0

Well-produced, eclectic debut capturing the ebbs and flows of life. Robin Elliott hails from Merseyside but is currently based in London. Having released three EPs, ‘There Is A Land’ marks his debut full-length recording. It commences […]

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

Will Rainier “Enough Blue to Get Around”

October 19, 2021 0

First solo release from multi-instrumentalist Will Rainier blends indie rock, Americana and alt-country. Will Rainier badges his music as indie rock/Americana/alt-country, and all these elements and more can be heard on his first solo album release […]

Videos

Video: Greensky Bluegrass “Grow Together”

January 26, 2022 1

One of the great joys of watching the video for ‘Grow Together’ is to see the story of the song unfold: we find the members of Greensky Bluegrass writing, practising, performing, recording and relaxing and really […]

Tracks

Something for the weekend: Paul Kelly “Cherry Tree Carol”

November 10, 2023 3

That’s it from us for this week dear reader. If you are one of the many of us heading down to London this weekend for the “hate march” (!) then stay safe. We leave you with […]

Month: November 2023