2023 – Page 313 – Americana UK

The Band Of Heathens “Simple Things”

March 17, 2023 Martin Johnson 2

Back to basics in a high-end studio in Austin delivers lush roots rock. The Band of Heathens coalesced around three Austin-based singer-songwriters Colin Brooks, Ed Jurdi, and Gordy Quist, and the band subsequently won Best New […]

Darling West “Cosmos” – drifting off into the universe

March 17, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

The awesome Darling West have a new album that will be released on Jansen Records on the 24th of March – it’s called ‘Cosmos’ and so, of course, this is the title track. We’ve swooned often […]

Video Premiere: Hanneke Cassel “Evacuation Day”

March 17, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Simply delightful. The new single from Hanneke Cassel and her gifted band of collaborators is typically exuberant and totally absorbing, both to watch and listen to. Traditional Scottish sounds are infused with Americana influences, a blend […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Chris Hillman Songs since 1982

March 16, 2023 Martin Johnson 8

Chris Hillman is now recognised as one of the founding fathers of country rock, and subsequently americana, and has a mantlepiece of awards, including his induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a […]

Track Premiere: Bedroom “Better Friends”

March 16, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Bedroom is the decade long recording name of Noah Kittinger, and today’s premier comes from the fourth album recorded as Bedroom – it’s called ‘Thread‘ and will be out on April 28th. It’s an album that […]

Americana Stories – Stephen Eyre “On the road”

September 24, 2026 0

Stephen Eyre is singer and guitarist with South Oxfordshire band Only The Brave. Our Graeme Tait reviewed their debut EP and described them as a band with a bright future in his February EP roundup. Stephen […]

Vox Continental: September 2026

September 24, 2026 0

With the long, hot summer finally fading, it seems like a lot of European artists are keen to get out on tour. Oakland Rain are a Norwegian folk and Americana duo, made up of twin sisters, […]

Family Stereo “Remedy” – heartbreak beckons

September 24, 2026 0

Family Stereo, most recently seen out supporting the Felice Brothers, is the project of Blake Watt, and Remedy is the opening song on his latest album The Thread, which has been released via Bella Union. It’s […]

Year: 2023

The Band Of Heathens “Simple Things”

Darling West “Cosmos” – drifting off into the universe

Video Premiere: Hanneke Cassel “Evacuation Day”

Essentials: The Top 10 Chris Hillman Songs since 1982

Track Premiere: Bedroom “Better Friends”

Americana Stories – Stephen Eyre “On the road”

Vox Continental: September 2026

Family Stereo “Remedy” – heartbreak beckons

Video Premiere: Elli de Mon “Strange Fruit”

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026