2023 – Page 117 – Americana UK

Bob Dylan finally releases what we’ve all been waiting for

September 8, 2023 Jonathan Aird 3

That is, of course a provocative headline – and few albums in his storied catalogue have split listeners more widely than ‘Bob Dylan At Budokan.‘ On Dylan’s first tour foray outside of the USA since 1966, […]

Sandy Bailey “Daughter of Abraham”

September 8, 2023 Andy Davidson 0

Some interesting perspectives. Bailey describes this self-produced, ten-song collection as incorporating elements of gospel blues, soul and classic Americana and says her songwriting comes from her identity as a single, 40-something, biracial mother, living and working […]

Jolie Holland “Highway 72” – not looking for pity…

September 8, 2023 Jonathan Aird 1

LA-based artist Jolie Holland will release her new album ‘Haunted Mountain‘ on October 6th, and today’s new song, a duet with friend and collaborator Buck Meek, is taken from it. ‘Highway 72‘ is a road-weary tune […]

Video Premiere: Gregg Hill “Places in Between”

September 8, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the mellow new single from pianist, guitarist and singer Gregg Hill, who has travelled the USA and called many places home. He is now based in New Orleans where he has absorbed the area’s music […]

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Andy Raw

September 7, 2023 Andrew Raw 0

I am conscious that some of my choices for my Top 10 americana artists may be a bit different from other AUK writers. I confess that I am a relative newcomer to the genre having had […]

“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

June 29, 2026 0

Jeffrey Silverstein has announced Doggone, his new album, is set for release on 23rd October via UK label Full Time Hobby. Meeting at the intersection of the loner-folk, cosmic country, and kraut-laden choogle, Silverstein is a […]

Cover art for Jolene Marie album "Sun Creek"

Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

June 29, 2026 0

Calgary singer-songwriter delivers ten vignettes that explore the intertwining of desire and despair on this excellent debut album. Jolene Marie is not an artist comfortable in the spotlight. With a generally private and reserved persona, she […]

Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

June 29, 2026 0

Shooter Jennings has announced the release of Diamonds, a new album of previously unheard songs by his father, Waylon Jennings. Physical copies (CDs, LPs, Cassettes) and downloads of Diamonds will be in stores on 13th November […]

Year: 2023

Bob Dylan finally releases what we’ve all been waiting for

Sandy Bailey “Daughter of Abraham”

Jolie Holland “Highway 72” – not looking for pity…

Video Premiere: Gregg Hill “Places in Between”

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Andy Raw

“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

For the Sake of the Song: Elles Bailey “Starling”

Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”