April 2024 – Page 14 – Americana UK

Essentials: The Top 10 Josh Ritter Songs

April 18, 2024 Andrew Frolish 15

Josh Ritter is one of those artists who ticks every box: his vocals are smooth and warm, his words possess a rare poetic lyricism and his ability to craft and compose consistently beautiful songs is hugely […]

Old 97s “American Primitive”

April 18, 2024 Paul Kerr 2

These alt-country pioneers might be veterans by now but they can still deliver the goods. ‘American Primitive’ is the 13th album from alt-country pioneers the Old 97s, a band who, almost uniquely, have maintained the same […]

Video: The Lucky Ones “Waiting on a Paycheque”

April 18, 2024 Ed Donnelly 0

Yukon-based traditionalists The Lucky Ones are ‘Waiting on a Paycheque’. Recorded at Ganaraska Recording Co. in Baltimore, Ontario, the band is seen performing around a pair of vintage microphones. The song would be at home at […]

Americana One Two Three

April 18, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

We were a bit surprised when The Count dropped in this morning, as there was something a little different about him – he was still counting of course, because he loves to count, but this time […]

Highlight of cover art for Elijah Wald's Jelly Roll Blues

Book Review: Elijah Wald “Jelly Roll Blues”

April 18, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Elijah Wald is a folk-blues musician, author and academic whose written works have focused mainly on folk and blues music. In addition to his own books, Wald co-authored Dave von Ronk’s memoir ‘The Mayor Of MacDougal […]

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

Tyler Childers “Can I Take My Hounds To Heaven”

December 6, 2022 2

Self-produced project featuring eight tracks performed in three different ways. There can’t be many reading this who don’t know of Tyler Childers. Following his second album ‘Purgatory’, Childers was named emerging artist of the year at […]

News

Rare UK appearance by Naim Amor

May 10, 2017 0

There’s a rare opportunity to catch Parisian by way of Tucson musician Naim Amor on his first appearance on UK soil in over nine years when he plays a solo show this Friday. Amor started out […]

Videos

Video: Storm the Palace “Some of the Beasts and Birds We Saw”

October 31, 2022 0

The latest video from Scottish-based band Storm the Palace is a cinematic triumph. With generous support from Creative Scotland, film-maker Alberto Bravo has produced a genuinely creative and atmospheric visual with a strong sense of narrative […]

Month: April 2024