May 2024 – Page 5 – Americana UK

Live Review: The Handsome Family + Frontier Ruckus, Union Chapel, London – 21st May 2024

May 29, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

A grey overcast London and rain threatening – to some that might seem the perfect accompaniment to a night with The Handsome Family with their dark and twisted tales – and in a church no less. […]

Leif Vollebekk announces new album and UK/Europe tour dates

May 29, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Leif Vollebekk has announced his new album, ‘Revelation’, which is set to be released on 27th September 2024 on Secret City Records. The new release will be available in digital, CD and […]

Darrin James “See Right Through”

May 29, 2024 Michael Macy 0

Regional star Darrin James shines in new release ‘See Right Through’ Out beyond the bright lights of Nashville, Austin and the other centres of Americana is a whole constellation of regional musical stars. Darrin James is […]

Volume Five “County Wishing Well” – Longing for simpler days at home

May 29, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

We haven’t had a chance to feature the Bluegrass prowess of Volume Five for a while, but they have a new single ‘County Wishing Well’ out which beneath its jolly exterior carries some bitter-sweet memories with […]

Video: The Decemberists “Oh No!” (Live from Hallowed Halls)

May 29, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Check out this absorbing new song from The Decemberists. ‘Oh No!’ was recorded live at Hallowed Halls in Portland, Oregan and it’s a joy to see these talented players at work. With atmospheric baritone saxophone from […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The The - Hanky Panky (vinyl)
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The Chicks - Taking the Long Way (local streaming)
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Far From Saints - Far From Saints (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
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Ryan Adams - The Suicide Handbook (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
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Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch (vinyl)
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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
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Great shout John I’m new here -Gil Scott Heron wh...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
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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

The Long Ryders ride into a town near you in October!

June 25, 2026 0

The Long Ryders, pioneers of the alt-country movement, return to the stage this October. Fusing punk energy with country-rock harmonies, the band bridged the gap between Gram Parsons and today’s americana, influencing folk such as Wilco, […]

The Glass Hours “Chapel Glass”

June 25, 2026 0

Emotionally charged songs played and sung with passion and honesty. The Glass Hours are American songwriters Megan Barbera and Brad Armstrong. The indie country duo, originally from Colorado and Alabama, met in New York’s Hudson Valley […]

Vox Continental: June 2026

June 25, 2026 0

It may be hot, but Continental Europe stays Cool! Greetings from a somewhat warm continental Europe. And the summer has only just started! We’ve been averaging around 40C during the day for nearly a week now, […]

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, […]

Columns

Hell in a Handcart – what is it with right wing populism?

March 31, 2026 1

“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” – George Orwell Another in our occasional series investigating the key questions, conundrums and queries in a maddeningly complex world. This time – what […]

Album Reviews

The Holy Innocents “Fortune” (Independent, 2017)

June 15, 2017 0

Belfast based The Holy Innocents surely have a rock’n’roll heart as they released this album late last year on vinyl and it’s only recently that a CD version has become widely available. A listen to the […]

Tracks

Track Premiere: Stephanie Sammons “Billboard Sign”

April 17, 2024 0

Stephanie Sammons’ song ‘Billboard Sign‘ sadly draws on her own experiences – sadly since it tells a story of a period of rejection by her family just for being who she is. It’s a song that […]

Month: May 2024

Live Review: The Handsome Family + Frontier Ruckus, Union Chapel, London – 21st May 2024

Leif Vollebekk announces new album and UK/Europe tour dates

Darrin James “See Right Through”

Volume Five “County Wishing Well” – Longing for simpler days at home

Video: The Decemberists “Oh No!” (Live from Hallowed Halls)

The Long Ryders ride into a town near you in October!

The Glass Hours “Chapel Glass”

Vox Continental: June 2026

JD Hinton “Interstate Man” – Keepin’ it rollin’ on

Video: Gareth Dunlop “Wish I Couldn’t Feel A Thing” – love’s souvenir, a bitter memento