2023 – Page 128 – Americana UK

Swarme of Beese “Fruits of the Golden Land”

August 31, 2023 Cam Fraser 0

A bewitching journey into the haunted landscapes of gothic Americana. Swarme of Beese describe their music as ‘hillbilly noir’ and ‘Fruits of the Golden Land’, their latest album, as a “Collection of sonic postcards from an […]

Arielle Silver “Ghost Ships” – spectres of old relationships

August 31, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Ghost Ships‘ is an airy folk song from Arielle Silver’s new album ‘Watershed‘, it floats – naturally enough – on the waters of recollection and consolation as Arielle Silver reflects on things that happened and the […]

Video premiere: Wayward Jane “Little Satchel”

August 31, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Edinburgh-based Wayward Jane’s music is a modern, transatlantic interpretation of American folk and old-time traditions, blending roots music with fresh arrangements and original compositions, and we’re delighted today to be premiering the new video for their […]

artwork for new Evan Charles album "Between Two Worlds"

Evan Charles “Between Two Worlds”

August 30, 2023 Graeme Tait 0

Former Altamesa frontman delivers a debut solo album full of Texan-flavoured heartaches and distant horizons. Hailing from Austin Texas, Evan Charles has up to now been best known as the singer, guitarist and songwriter behind the […]

Video: The Prudhoe Lad “The Prudhoe Song”

August 30, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Newcastle-based songwriter Alan Fish whose band The Attention Seekers’ superb latest release we covered here on the site last year, has released a new song in collaboration with Prudhoe singer/songwriter Rob Wanless to help him develop […]

Some sad news to end the week with: Americana UK loses two of our best, Paul Kerr and Martin Johnson

October 2, 2026 1

We’re sorry to end this week with some sad news for regular readers which some of you will know already via social media. It’s been a very tough last few days for us as a team […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Kyp Harness

October 2, 2026 0

Kyp Harness makes music on his own terms and has been doing it for 35 years. He is prolific, having put out 20 independent albums of storytelling and melody, with his latest (Lovely) released in April […]

artwork for Mistaken For Wayne album "Whitefish"

Mistaken for Wayne “Whitefish”

October 2, 2026 0

Musical pursuits in the heart of rural Canadian life. Not only outside the music industry but within its margins (much less frequently at its very core), there are those for whom music is one of several […]

Year: 2023