2023 – Page 154 – Americana UK

AUK’s Chain Gang: 16 Horsepower proving the squeezebox is not uncool on “American Wheeze”

August 7, 2023 Paul Kerr 0

Aside from last week’s clip proving that Nils Lofgren is a consummately cool dude, it was fascinating to hear him talk of his accordion playing days and the oompah oompah polka influence he brought to bear […]

Rachel Garlin “The Ballad of Madelyne & Therese”

August 7, 2023 John Jenkins 0

Quality with a capital Q. For fans that love their lyrics and songwriters that speak openly from the heart. Some background to this album probably would benefit the reader. ‘Garlin’ says “I’ve always been fascinated by […]

Brewflies “Anything Is Possible” – imagine the worst, imagine the best

August 7, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Billy Clockel and Larry Brittain, pictures above, founded Brewflies with Jeff Schmich in 1994 as an acoustic bluegrass trio, but there’s been some musical excursions and band expansions since then. For example the first release in […]

Video: Cole Gallagher “Stumbling in the Dark”

August 7, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s LA-based Cole Gallagher’s latest single ‘Stumbling in the Dark’. The atmospheric vampire-themed video features Gallagher pining after his fanged girlfriend. Like previous singles, it has the feel of a doomed romance, reinforced by the artistic […]

Something for the weekend: The Connells “Running Mary” (Live Acoustic)

August 4, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it for another week dear reader. Our compilation and giveaway for AUK supporters goes out at 5pm tonight – find out how you can become one here. In the meantime, we leave you with […]

Sufjan Stevens at Celebrate Brooklyn 2011

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Sufjan Stevens

September 30, 2026 0

The Americana UK archives are not exactly rammed with Sufjan Stevens content. Andrew Frolish selected the sublime John Wayne Gacy, Jr. for his Chain Gang feature in 2022 (here). Otherwise, there are a few ‘guest appearance’ […]

Artwork for Nive Nielsen and The Deer Children's album "My Mother's Name"

Nive Nielsen and The Deer Children “My Mother’s Name”

September 30, 2026 0

Wandering songwriter returns with first album in a decade: lessons in melodic self-definition ensue. “I don’t plan, and I don’t plan to stop”. The opening line to the first and title track of My Mother’s Name […]

Cover art for David Banks album "All The Dreams We Left Behind"

David Banks “All The Dreams We Left Behind”

September 30, 2026 0

Former Whybirds guitarist and co-writer delivers a sophomore album replete with anthemic songs infused with arena rock. It is now over seven years since David Banks released his debut album, Until The End, which saw the […]

Year: 2023

AUK’s Chain Gang: 16 Horsepower proving the squeezebox is not uncool on “American Wheeze”

Rachel Garlin “The Ballad of Madelyne & Therese”

Brewflies “Anything Is Possible” – imagine the worst, imagine the best

Video: Cole Gallagher “Stumbling in the Dark”

Something for the weekend: The Connells “Running Mary” (Live Acoustic)

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Sufjan Stevens

Nive Nielsen and The Deer Children “My Mother’s Name”

David Banks “All The Dreams We Left Behind”

Stephanie Sammons “Head Noise”

Folk Tracks Roundup – September 2026