September 2024 – Page 3

A quadruple whammy from The Lumineers – new live album, tour film, tour dates and studio record

September 27, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

The Lumineers have announced a European and UK tour for April and May 2025 in support of their fifth studio album set for release in 2025 via Dualtone, which promises to be their biggest European and […]

Courting Ghosts “Falling My Friend”

September 27, 2024 David Jarman 0

South West England based Courting Ghosts impress with debut album. Formed in 2023 in southwest England, Courting Ghosts are relative newcomers to the Americana scene, but their debut album ‘Falling My Friend’ immediately impresses with its […]

Video Premiere: Frank Viele “Dive Bar Poet”

September 27, 2024 Ed Donnelly 0

Sepia toned nostalgia on the screen in the video for Frank Viele’s ‘Dive Bar Poet’. The song is a character study of bartender who has bigger dreams and ambitions. The illustrated images in the video evoke […]

The Song Remains: JD Souther (1945- 2024)

September 27, 2024 FredArnold 5

Under-rated songwriter who was instrumental in the rise of Linda Ronstadt and The Eagles and the evolution of country rock. When you put your mind to thinking about or discussing those artists that were influential in […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 156 “Song and Dance”

September 27, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

Last week I wrote about the brilliance of live music and how a decent gig is a redemptive, communal event that can inspire and uplift in sometimes a profound way. Well, this week, I return to […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 0

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

Fabletown “Fabletown”

November 5, 2024 0

A debut album drawing influences from many styles to make a unique blend of Americana. The press for their debut album tells us that “the members of Fabletown come from diverse musical backgrounds, bringing together a […]

News

My Morning Jacket “is” and they are… back that is!

January 24, 2025 0

My Morning Jacket has announced the release date of their eagerly awaited new album, “is”, …ahem… is arriving via ATO Records on Friday, March 21st. Pre-orders are available here now. Produced by 3x GRAMMY® Award-winner Brendan […]

Americana Roots

Americana Roots: Kitchen Dwellers

May 21, 2021 0

Americana Roots highlights the freshest and most original Americana and bluegrass from across the pond in the US. It covers everything from brand-new, just out of the box bands, to cult favourites, to established acts who […]

Month: September 2024

A quadruple whammy from The Lumineers – new live album, tour film, tour dates and studio record

Courting Ghosts “Falling My Friend”

Video Premiere: Frank Viele “Dive Bar Poet”

The Song Remains: JD Souther (1945- 2024)

Sounds from beyond the Shed 156 “Song and Dance”

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

Sarah McQuaid takes to the road again in the UK in November

Levi Foster “Appalachian Funk Tree”