May 2024 – Page 13 – Americana UK

Grey DeLisle “Driftless Girl”

May 21, 2024 Viv Fish 0

A contemporary step back in time. It is easy to admire creative, artistic, comedic or musical talent, but when one person is gifted with the full range, you must ask yourself, when does this person ever […]

Folk Tracks Roundup, May 2024

May 21, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s time to dip the glass once more into the rich punchbowl of folk and swig deep on the varied content to be found therein. Ah, folk, it contains multitudes. And to prove that we’ve got […]

artwork for Elaine Palmer album "Half Moon Rising"

Elaine Palmer “Half Moon Rising”

May 21, 2024 Chas Lacey 1

English and American roots underlying a blossoming collaboration. For an artist who regularly crosses the Atlantic, it must be satisfying to find your songs featuring in the airline’s music library. Elaine Palmer’s 2017 release ‘Still Life’ […]

Track Premiere: Laurie Lewis “Texas Wind”

May 21, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Laurie Lewis is gearing up to release her 24th album, ‘Trees‘, marking another step forward for the multi-GRAMMY nominee who has has carved out her place in the bluegrass/old-timey worlds as a uniquely singular vocalist, songwriter, […]

Video: Josienne Clarke “Double-Edged Sword”

May 21, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

The gentle, fluttering rhythms of Josienne Clarke’s latest single are hypnotic and engrossing. ‘Double-Edged Sword’ is an intimate, atmospheric song that showcases Clarke’s understated voice. Clarke says of the song’s themes and sound: “Sometimes your continued […]

RE: Versions!
@paul-villers Those versions keep coming
By Martin Johnson , 22 hours ago
RE: What are you watching at the moment?
Just binged "Legends" - a British drama on Netflix abou...
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Radio Paradise's Mellow Mix whilst on a bit of a drive
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Amy Grant The 6th of January (Yasgur’s Farm): time for ...
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The Lone Bellow - The Lone Bellow (vinyl)
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XTC - A Coat of Many Cupboards (excerpts...it's a 4 CD ...
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@andyshort Yes, it makes a refreshing change from artis...
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RE: My First Record Player
I had a Rotel amp and turntable too until the buttons s...
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@peterthompson When Ryan Adams string breaks during Bar...
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I’m Kingfisher “Give Up Together”

May 11, 2026 0

Nordic americana with a slightly heavier tinge. I’m Kingfisher is the alter ego of Swedish singer-songwriter Thomas Jonsson. Give Up Together is his sixth album under that guise and comes three years after his last release, […]

AUK Mini-Gigs

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Igloo Hearts

May 11, 2026 0

Igloo Hearts are James and Katie MacGregor, a married folk-pop duo from North Wales. For our next AUK mini-gig, they kindly agreed to share some of their latest songs with our readers and viewers. Since appearing […]

The Krickets “If You Only Knew”

May 11, 2026 0

Technically excellent but emotionally bereft album from Gulf Coast female trio. Catching up on If You Only Knew, released by all-female trio The Krickets in October 2025, is like being battered with the world’s softest pillow. […]

Interviews

Interview: The Milk Carton Kids’ Joey Ryan discusses “Lost Cause Lover Fool”

May 5, 2026 0

Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale created their own take on sparse, acoustic indie folk when they formed the Milk Carton Kids in 2011 and found their own loyal audience. A lot can happen in fifteen years, […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Jim Lauderdale on releasing two new albums and supporting Emmylou Harris

April 28, 2026 0

Jim Lauderdale must be doing something right because he keeps doing it. He has recently released two albums, Country Super Hits Volume 2 and The Birds Know with The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, which maintain his phenomenal […]

Interviews

Interview: David Wilcox on the way he tells the stories

April 27, 2026 0

David Wilcox makes records that are masterful in the way they prompt people to feel things deeply and heal themselves. To put it another way, his songs act as chicken soup for the soul. His music […]

Videos

Video: The Magic Lantern “Lydia”

May 2, 2018 0

The latest single from The Magic Lantern’s album To The Islands is accompanied by a brilliant video that features London drag queen Lavinia Co-op. It’s a great song too.

Videos

Video Premiere: Icarus Phoenix “All the Same”

July 1, 2021 0

‘All the Same’ is the latest single from Drew Danburry’s current project, Icarus Phoenix, and it comes with another poignant and beautiful animation, hand-drawn by the musician himself across countless index cards. Singer, songwriter, guitarist, barber, skateboarder, […]

Album Reviews

Nanci Griffith “Working In Corners”

September 12, 2023 0

‘Working In Corners’ is a fascinating collection bearing witness to Griffith’s development from being a local Texas artist to becoming an internationally renowned singer and songwriter. Nanci Griffith would have turned 70 in July 2023 had […]

Month: May 2024

Grey DeLisle “Driftless Girl”

Folk Tracks Roundup, May 2024

Elaine Palmer “Half Moon Rising”

Track Premiere: Laurie Lewis “Texas Wind”

Video: Josienne Clarke “Double-Edged Sword”

I’m Kingfisher “Give Up Together”

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Igloo Hearts

The Krickets “If You Only Knew”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 230 “Travel – a necessary luxury”

Kris Drever “Doing This For Love” – anything, anything