March 2024 – Page 21 – Americana UK

Giant Sand release 25 year anniversary reissue “Chore of Enchantment”, UK dates next month

March 11, 2024 Richard Parkinson 1

Fire Records has announced the reissue of Giant Sand’s ‘Chore Of Enchantment’, a quarter of a century after its original release on Thrill Jockey / Loose. The final output of the trio, the album features main […]

My Girl The River “Helpless” – I can try to help though

March 11, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

The latest song from Kris Wilkinson Hughes, a.k.a. My Girl The River is a pandemic inspired song of parental compassion. ‘Helpless‘ was written during the heart of the pandemic, Kris was talking with another songwriter about […]

Video Premiere: Van Plating “Orange Blossom Child”

March 11, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the video premiere of ‘Orange Blossom Child’ – a love letter to her childhood from Florida’s Van Plating. The shuffling rhythms and stirring guitar hook you in. Van Plating’s catchy vocal performance, reinforced by melodic […]

Something for the weekend: Blitzen Trapper “Hello Hallelujah”

March 8, 2024 Mark Whitfield 0

That’s it from us for another weekend dear reader. Good luck if you’re heading down to London for the next national Palestine demo tomorrow, especially now you’re apparently the reason the country is on its arse […]

Black Deer Festival announces next tranche of artists for this summer’s big bash

March 8, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

Black Deer is back again this year in June with the already avian-related headliner Sheryl Crow and now they have announced some more names including a UK festival exclusive headline act in the form of guitar […]

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. […]

Features

The Other Side of Me: David Jarman’s long love of the eclectic output of Jeff Beck

July 5, 2022 1

From ‘Hi Ho Silver Lining’, Dad’s disco dancing favourite, to sharing the stage with Johnny Depp at the Royal Albert Hall – this has been my journey with Jeff Beck, and I’ve enjoyed every twist and […]

Album Reviews

Cheryl Cawood “Bullet in the Cabin Wall”

May 4, 2022 0

Texas-domiciled country girl explores her Appalachian heritage. A fine line is to be trod between the traditional and the contemporary but Galveston based singer-songwriter Cheryl Cawood succeeds admirably on this, her full length debut. Cawood delves […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Whitney Walker “Solar Princess”

April 22, 2026 0

Solar Princess, the brand new single from Whitney Walker, is unpredictable and compelling, bursting with musical freedom. Propelled forward by dramatic drumming from Robert Mitchell, there’s a great sense of urgency and dynamic energy. Meanwhile, Walker’s words […]

Month: March 2024