2023 – Page 256 – Americana UK

Dave Hause “Drive It Like It’s Stolen”

May 9, 2023 Tim Martin 0

The emotional depth of the songs shines on the quieter songs but vanishes behind bluster a bit too often. Dave Hause calls his music “post-apocalyptic Americana.” On opening song, ‘Cheap Seats (New Years Day, NYC, 2042)’ […]

Cowboy Junkies to release new album in June

May 9, 2023 Emily Dongray 0

Cowboy Junkies have announced their latest album, ‘Such Ferocious Beauty,‘ which will be released on June 2nd on Cooking Vinyl. This, probably the Canadian lo-fi band’s 20th album, is their first album in five years, following […]

The Song Remains: Chris Strachwitz (1931-2023)

May 9, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Arhoolie Records laid the foundation for the appreciation of American roots music. Chris Strachwitz, folklorist, musicologist and founder of Arhoolie Records died on 7th May from heart failure. There is no way of knowing how many […]

Starpainter “Summer In Your Mouth” – how long ’til you come around again?

May 9, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Here’s the second single from Alberta band Starpainter’s new album ‘Rattlesnake Dream’ which will be released on June 2nd. It’s a quietly impressive song of steadfast longing, that had a literary inspiration. Starpainter’s Joel Stretch explained […]

Video Premiere: AJ Srubas & Rina Rossi “Keweenaw Light”

May 9, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the video premiere for the lovely ‘Keweenaw Light’ by AJ Srubas and Rina Rossi, a song as timeless as the Michigan landscapes and locations it celebrates. The song was originally written by the late Craig […]