2023 – Page 330 – Americana UK

Our new AUK supporters playlist is out today – win tickets to see Blackberry Smoke on tour

March 3, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Our new playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month is out later today exclusively for AUK supporters including new tracks by Iris DeMent, Ron Sexmith and Ruston Kelly among others – […]

The Mother Hips “When We Disappear”

March 3, 2023 Kimberly Bright 0

Over thirty years into their career, The Mother Hips’ new album is adventurous, restless, and rock-influenced. The Mother Hips have been creating cosmic country rock-infused power pop for three decades, with one mid-career hiatus that is […]

Nathaniel Bellows “Well Water”

March 3, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

On this recent single from Nathaniel Bellows the deepest vocalled singer in New York is joined by Shara Nova of My Brightest Diamond who provides the highest floating vocal contrast possible. ‘One Small Thing‘ questions if […]

Video Premiere: Brian Seymour “Dandelion”

March 3, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

When watching the new video from Brian Seymour, two things strike you immediately: the quality of his vocal, full of depth, tone and character, and also the simple joy he takes in playing and performing. The […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Chuck Prophet Albums

March 2, 2023 Kimberly Bright 7

Since 1990 Chuck Prophet has graced the world with fourteen studio albums, starting with his first solo album after leaving Green on Red, ‘Brother Aldo.’ This means that for a top ten list, however worthy they […]

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 […]

Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]

Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Classic Americana Albums

Classic Americana Albums: Sarah Jarosz “Undercurrent”

December 7, 2022 0

There are plenty of reasons to describe ‘Undercurrent’ as a ‘Classic Americana Album’, but we might as well start with the official ones. In 2016, the album won two Grammys, one for ‘Best Folk Album’ and […]

Album Reviews

Paul Foglino “Monday Street”

March 5, 2026 0

An album of simplicity, sincerity and songs of reflection. For this album, Foglino has produced twelve songs which seem to provide a reflective look back at life, the power of music and the need to protest. […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Richard Simeonoff “CIA”

May 19, 2023 0

Check out the latest single from Seattle singer-songwriter Richard Simeonoff. ‘CIA’ is irreverent, full of character and humour, and, most importantly, it’s a damn good tune. Beginning with a burst of drums, the song maintains a […]

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