December 2024 – Page 18

Rosa Bordallo “I Feel Numb” – and not comfortably

December 9, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Rosa Bordallo (f/k/a Manett) is a singer-songwriter and a Chamorro from the island of Guam. She has been living in New York City since the age of 19, and has written, recorded, and released several albums […]

Video: Nadia Reid “Hotel Santa Cruz”

December 9, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the latest single from Manchester-based New Zealand singer-songwriter Nadia Reid. Written on a trip to the Canary Islands, “Hotel Santa Cruz” is a compelling song, with propulsive rhythms and a superb, flowing melody. The sensitive and […]

Something for the weekend: Ruston Kelly “Sand in My Boots”

December 6, 2024 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it from us for another week dear reader. If you’re an AUK supporter, your playlist (including our exclusive best of 2024 playlist) should be in your email box around 5pm. In the meantime, batten […]

The Holy Grail Bill Callahan’s “Smog” Dec. 10, 2001 Peel Session

December 6, 2024 Andy Davidson 0

One of Maida Vale 4’s brilliant, arcane recordings. It would be safe to say John Peel championed Smog. Bill Callahan recorded three Peel Sessions, the first in November 94, then again in October 97 and finally […]

Lyle Lovett to play UK and Ireland dates

December 6, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Dates will be alongside AMAUK award appearance. Four times Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett has announced a UK and Ireland tour for January 2025. The live dates kick off on 19th January at […]

Dean Owenswith John Convertino and Joey Burns

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

September 24, 2026 0

It’s week 2 of the search for our writers’ Top 10 UK americana albums, and Jonathan Hincks will doubt add to the debate with his choice, as follows: With the hands of the Doomsday Clock edging […]

Album artwork for The Fool by Embla and the Karldotters

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

September 24, 2026 0

Norwegian queer-country assertively and affectionately delivering. Embla Karidotter was the drummer for Norwegian indie band Razika for 13 years, before she chose to change direction and build on her love of country music with new band […]

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

September 24, 2026 0

On the 16th of October, Béla Fleck is to release the recording of a stellar Nashville night as a live album called Live Heart. On January 8, 2022, he and a multigenerational gang of musical heavy […]

Month: December 2024

Rosa Bordallo “I Feel Numb” – and not comfortably

Video: Nadia Reid “Hotel Santa Cruz”

Something for the weekend: Ruston Kelly “Sand in My Boots”

The Holy Grail Bill Callahan’s “Smog” Dec. 10, 2001 Peel Session

Lyle Lovett to play UK and Ireland dates

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

Izzie Walsh “Where Do We Go From Here?”

Americana Stories – Stephen Eyre “On the road”