2023 – Page 333 – Americana UK

Artwork for The Vagaband album "Beautiful World"

The Vagaband “Beautiful World”

March 1, 2023 Andy Davidson 0

Recalling songs of yesterday and a long time in the making. Do you remember The Vagaband covered The Zombies’ ‘This Will Be Our Year’ to accompany the English national census campaign in 2021? It was included […]

Classic Americana Albums: Nanci Griffith “Other Voices / Other Rooms”

March 1, 2023 John Jenkins 0

A seamless blend of traditional, folk and country songs with a stellar supporting cast By 1993 Nanci Griffith had released 9 studio albums, moved from MCA records to Elektra Records and after establishing herself as a […]

The View From Across La Manche #12 – From our own correspondent

March 1, 2023 Rick Bayles 0

Plus ça change… Quite a contrast between last month’s featured article photo and this month’s! It seems like it was full on winter only yesterday and now spring is making a definite attempt to show up. […]

Van Morrison tickets for London Summer show on sale this Friday

March 1, 2023 Emily Dongray 0

The legend that is Van Morrison has announced a show at the Royal Albert Hall on June 28th, 2023. This show will include old favourites and songs from his new album ‘Moving On Skiffle’. Tickets go […]

Dari Bay “Longest Day of the Year”

March 1, 2023 Jonathan Smith 0

Instantly memorable pop grunge Americana mix. Dari Bay is a project built by Vermont resident Zachary James. He cites broad influences ranging from Neil Young to Scottish Indie band The Pastels, Pavement to Wilco. “Longest Day […]

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. […]

Album Reviews

Duquette Johnston “Social Animals”

April 8, 2022 0

An optimistic return to the fray for Duquette Johnston after a ten year absence. Duquette Johnston has faced a number of adversities in his life from emotional, financial and spiritual perspectives. These led Johnston to take […]

Videos

Video: Nicki Bluhm “To Rise You Gotta Fall”

April 30, 2018 0

The title track from Nick Bluhm’s new album, due out on June 1st, is rather splendid, oozing soul and sass. A great video to accompany it too.

Videos

Video Premiere: James Kahn “No More a’ Whalin'”

June 7, 2022 0

James Kahn may be better known as a novelist and as the Emmy-nominated writer-producer of TV’s Star Trek and Xena: Warrior Princess, through which he’s provided much entertainment. His incredible and varied career in the entertainment […]

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