November 2023 – Page 30

Preview: Clare Sands UK tour starts tonight

November 3, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

‘Ghost on the Waves’ is the new macronic single from Cork-born, Belfast-based sixth-generation fiddler and contemporary folk singer, Clare Sands, which you can watch the new video for below. Clare, who recently performed at ‘El Cervantino,’ […]

Video Premiere: John Surge and The Haymakers “Rattle Me”

November 3, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Get dancing to the latest single from John Surge and The Haymakers. ‘Rattle Me’ is an upbeat, uptempo song that’s full of energy and built upon a strong rhythm supplied by drummer Tom Lewis. A fine […]

Cass McCombs performing - Top 10 Greatest Americana Artists JG

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Joe Graham

November 2, 2023 Joe Graham 4

I puzzled over how to compile and preface this list for the best part of four months. I’m bad at choosing favourites, my mind tending toward blankness if asked on the spot. Suitably, when I started […]

artwork for Jeffrey Martin album "Thank God We Left The Garden".

Jeffrey Martin “Thank God We Left The Garden”

November 2, 2023 Graeme Tait 6

Martin delivers eleven hymns for the confessional on this most stunning and personal album. Jeffrey Martin may currently be a name you are unfamiliar with but with the release of his new album, the remarkably understated […]

Video: Iron and Wine “Thomas County Law”

November 2, 2023 Ed Donnelly 0

A forthcoming documentary and concert film provide insight into Iron and Wine’s catalogue of songs. Sam Beam and his band were filmed performing at the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw North Carolina by director Josh Sliffe […]

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

Straw Bear “Venetian Gothic” – Listen

November 23, 2017 0

Taken from their forthcoming album “Fiction” set for an early 2018 release, indie folksters Straw Bear have released the first track Venetian Gothic, a beautifully-crafted, guitar-drenched gem. The band, whose fans include Cerys Mathews, Bob Harris and Tom Robinson (the […]

News

Edition number 3 of our AUK Weekly Podcast is now live with Patterson Hood interview

October 20, 2025 4

Well we’re on to week three already of our new AUK podcast and this week’s is a Patterson Hood special. On the eve of his visit to these shores, the podcast is built around a pair […]

Tracks

Craig Finn “People Of Substance” – good to hang around with

January 31, 2025 0

Taking a break from his regular day job as frontman of the Hold Steady, Craig Finn is preparing his latest solo album for release on April 4th. On ‘Always Been‘ Finn has been working with Adam […]

Month: November 2023