2023 – Page 138 – Americana UK

Video Premiere: Julian Talamantez Brolaski “No More Lonesome Heartache”

August 22, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

California-based country/Americana singer-songwriter Julian Talamantez Brolaski recently released their new album, ‘It’s Okay Honey’, combining the language of classic country with lyrical innovation and pacing, and we’re delighted to premier their new video today ‘No More […]

Interview: Shel Talmy on why The Waymores are his first country production

August 21, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

The Waymores bring classic country duet sounds to the current generation of listeners. Anyone with the slightest interest in the music of the last sixty years will be familiar with the name Shel Talmy through his […]

Americana Vinyl Treasures: John Mayall “Blues from Laurel Canyon” – Decca Records, 1968

August 21, 2023 Keith Hargreaves 3

This treasured piece of vinyl has survived countless house moves, three years of student living as well as one divorce, two marriages, one child, three stepdaughters and six grandchildren. It is also one of the well […]

Hardwicke Circus “Fly The Flag”

August 21, 2023 Joe Graham 0

Local pride, realist vignettes and clever harmonies characterise sophomore album. Hardwicke Circus are a Carlisle five-piece specialising in a blend of rock’n’roll, soul, Motown and pop. With over 1000 gigs under their belts, including a support […]

Ashley Harding “Once Again” – sometimes life’s a cycle, and not in a good way

August 21, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Ashley Harding hails from Wales and now resides in the picturesque landscapes of Cornwall where he has honed his skills as a full-time musician on the vibrant music circuit. Ashley’s songs focus on character and storytelling […]

Essentials: The Top Ten Songs That Name-Drop Other Artists: AUK Readers’ Choice

October 1, 2026 1

An Essentials occasional one-off feature, this one responding to our readers’ input. We ran a previous Essentials list which covered the top ten songs that name-drop other artists. As the title suggests, an artist mentions another […]

Artwork for Lawrence Rothman album Here Lies Love / Sawdust to Stardust "

Lawrence Rothman “Here Lies Love / Sawdust to Stardust”

October 1, 2026 0

Powerful confessional lyrics drive Lawrence Rothman’s journey to the dark side of Americana. For their fifth album, Here Lies Love / Sawdust to Stardust, Lawrence Rothman has brought an ‘A‘ list of collaborators, including Madi Diaz, […]

Petunia live at the Kitchen Garden Cafe, Birmingham - 24th September 2026

Live Review: Petunia (solo without The Vipers), The Kitchen Garden Café, Birmingham – 24th September 2026

October 1, 2026 0

The Kitchen Garden Café in King’s Heath, Birmingham, makes you glad people still believe in putting good music in small rooms. Attached to a restaurant and garden centre by day, it becomes an intimate music venue […]

Year: 2023