March 2024 – Page 26 – Americana UK

artwork for ISMAY album "Desert "Pavement"

ISMAY “Desert Pavement”

March 6, 2024 Andy Short 0

Thought-provoking folk across rural California. There is an old saying that you should write about what you know. ISMAY does this in an engaging and compelling way. ISMAY is Avery Hellman, a Bay Area native who […]

Amanda Cook “Mitchell Mullins” – should have stayed off the High Knob

March 6, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

As the image which accompanies this youtube video of this track suggests, things do not end up well for ‘Mitchell Mullins‘ although the song actually suggests that the final resting place of the title character is […]

Video Premiere: Icarus Phoenix “Different Languages”

March 6, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

We are delighted to premiere the latest single from Drew Danburry’s band Icarus Phoenix. In ‘Different Languages’, Danburry’s thoughtful words feel heartfelt and profound: “Words can build and destroy but some building is destruction,” especially when delivered […]

Interview: Gaby Moreno on “Dusk” and Van Dyke Parks

March 5, 2024 Martin Johnson 2

It is time for americana to welcome more latin influence. Guatemalan artist and Los Angeles resident Gaby Moreno is on a mission to bring more of a latin influence to americana, building on the pioneering work […]

Charley Crockett announces new album “$10 Cowboy” and London dates

March 5, 2024 Richard Parkinson 2

Much feted singer-songwriter Charley Crockett has announced the release of a new album, ‘$10 Cowboy’, due out 26th April on Thirty Tigers. After a DIY-inspired career to date,’$10 Cowboy’ is the Rio Grande Valley native’s 13th studio record. […]

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. […]

News

Matt Owens announces third solo album, begins UK tour

August 26, 2022 0

Having kicked off the summer at his curated stages at Glastonbury and Americana Fest in Bath, singer-songwriter Matt Owens and his band The Delusional Vanity Project have announced the “Pretending That Nothing Has Changed At All” […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Jack Francis “Silver Lining”

March 22, 2021 1

With its foot-tapping rhythm, catchy melody and buoyant backing vocals, ‘Silver Lining’ is a song that sticks around in your head. Jack Francis’s confident delivery stands out in this engaging new single. It’s full of smart […]

Tracks

Fruit Bats “That Goddamn Sun” – when will it be my time

May 14, 2026 0

It was all going so well, wasn’t it? We had a theme – a great theme – running through this week’s Tracks and now we’ve gone and thrown it all away. Alas. Alack. Oh well, let’s […]

Month: March 2024