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 […]