2023 – Page 321 – Americana UK

Video: The Nude Party “Ride On”

March 10, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

The recent single ‘Ride On’ from The Nude Party comes with a striking Western-themed video that is an absolute delight to watch. It’s brilliantly shot and edited, and the quality of footage gives it the feel […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Rodney Crowell Songs

March 9, 2023 Alasdair Fotheringham 4

At first glance, a statement on an artist’s own website that, “as many say, your favourite song was probably written by Rodney Crowell” sounds a little exaggerated. But as a quiet giant of the americana scene […]

Dream Team Triple Header – Suzanne Vega, Billy Bragg, Seasick Steve

March 9, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Oh, Songkick, you’re really treating us this time with your semi-random email header denoting a wondrous triple header of a gig that isn’t actually going to happen. But what if it did? How would the Queen […]

Video: Justin Rutledge “Easy”

March 9, 2023 Ed Donnelly 1

Simple black and White line drawings reflect the stripped-down music in the video for Justin Rutledge’s ‘Easy’. The song lilts along as female backing vocals join Rutledge’s voice. Strings soar as the monochrome chromatic images of […]

Sun Years “Come Fetch My Soul” – rock and roll is the gateway…

March 9, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, this is sumptuously gorgeous – Sun Years is the side-project of Peter Morén of Peter Bjorn and John and today’s song is the lead single and title track of his soon to be released on […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

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