March 2024 – Page 19 – Americana UK

Folk Roundup – Niall McCabe, Heisk, The Henry Girls, Queen Grace, Hannah Frances

March 12, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Here we are again with the first Folk Roundup of 2024, and with five albums to talk about that really do go to emphasize what a diverse range of music now falls under the folk label. […]

The Northern Belle “Bats In The Attic”

March 12, 2024 Darren Lumbroso 0

The best of nordicana and Scandinavian pop summed up on Norwegians’ fifth long player. It’s only just over 30 years ago that writing a letter was the only affordable way to communicate with loved ones in […]

Armchair Boogie “Livin’ ” – oh, darn it – what’s the point?

March 12, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

On their latest single ‘Livin’ ” (taken from the album ‘Hard Times & Deadlines‘ which is released this coming Friday) Armchair Boogie question the point of it all, and whether life is in fact all that […]

Video: The Secret Sisters “All the Ways” Feat. Ray Lamontagne

March 12, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

On the latest single from The Secret Sisters, Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle are joined by their friend Ray Lamontagne. He was the first artist to invite the duo out on tour a decade ago and […]

Ahoy there! Richard Thompson’s new album “Ship to Shore” and tour announced

March 11, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

The legendary Richard Thompson will return with “Ship To Shore” on May 31, 2024 via New West Records. The 12-song set was produced by Thompson and recorded in Woodstock, NY. It follows his 2018 studio album […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The The - Hanky Panky (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 1 day ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Chicks - Taking the Long Way (local streaming)
By Peter Thompson , 4 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Far From Saints - Far From Saints (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
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Ryan Adams - The Suicide Handbook (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
Stonehenge was a fucking mess every time but it was a b...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Great shout John I’m new here -Gil Scott Heron wh...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Neil Young - Citizen Kane Jr
By John , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Clarence White would have been 82 today. A little remin...
By Martin Johnson , 3 weeks ago

Hawk And Steel “Ain’t Never Moving On”

June 26, 2026 0

Deep, reflective alt-americana that certainly rocks. Ain’t Never Moving On marks a new chapter for the band. It is their first album in almost a decade, and it is certainly well worth the wait. With ten […]

Latest AUK Podcast is a bumper edition featuring Other Brother Darryl & Danni Nicholls

June 26, 2026 0

This latest AUK Podcast is a double-bubble edition featuring interviews with two very classy acts that both have albums out today. First up, the Boston band Other Brother Darryl with their gorgeous harmonies and melodies, talking […]

Eilen Jewell “Soul Kitchen” – breakin’ on through to the other side

June 26, 2026 0

We’re having a bit of an Eilen Jewell moment at the… er… moment. Yeah, new sounds, reflecting on old sounds, it’s all been happening. And here we are again with another new recording as Eilen Jewell […]

Interviews

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0

Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

Interviews

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

Videos

Video: Boulder Fields “Measures”

June 7, 2024 0

Check out the uptempo ‘Measures’, the latest single from Edinburgh-based Boulder Fields. Boulder Fields is the musical moniker of Scottish singer-songwriter Cam Fraser, who has developed a fine blend of indie-folk, Americana and rock. The rhythmic track […]

Essentials

Essentials: The top 10 John Wesley Harding / Wesley Stace albums

December 15, 2022 0

Born in Hastings, John Wesley Harding, otherwise known as Wesley Harding Stace, took the name of the famous American outlaw, celebrated and misspelt by Bob Dylan, when he began performing in 1988. He adopted the alias, […]

Album Reviews

Morton Valence “Morton Valence”

November 28, 2022 0

Multi-layered enigmatic urban country music. This self-titled album is the eighth from the London duo of Robert Jessett and Anne Gilpin. It has been produced by B J Cole legendary producer and steel guitar maestro who […]

Month: March 2024

Folk Roundup – Niall McCabe, Heisk, The Henry Girls, Queen Grace, Hannah Frances

The Northern Belle “Bats In The Attic”

Armchair Boogie “Livin’ ” – oh, darn it – what’s the point?

Video: The Secret Sisters “All the Ways” Feat. Ray Lamontagne

Ahoy there! Richard Thompson’s new album “Ship to Shore” and tour announced

Hawk And Steel “Ain’t Never Moving On”

Latest AUK Podcast is a bumper edition featuring Other Brother Darryl & Danni Nicholls

Eilen Jewell “Soul Kitchen” – breakin’ on through to the other side

Video Premiere: Maya de Vitry “Nobody Else”

Essentials: The top 10 Essential Americana Live Albums