December 2024 – Page 19

Classic Clips: Matraca Berg and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band ‘Oh Cumberland’ – from “Will The Circle Be Unbroken – Farther Along”

December 6, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band-curated “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” album released in 1972 is often cited as one of the foundation stones of americana. At the time, the record’s bringing together of the founders of […]

Father John Misty “Mahashmashana”

December 6, 2024 Guy Lincoln 0

The Misty/Tillman axis delivers another gloriously overblown tour-de-force. Fewer than ten seconds into the opening and title track of Father John Misty’s new album and we are knee-deep in thudding percussion, sweeping melodramatic string crescendos and […]

Jingle Bells Friday – who fancies ice skating?

December 6, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, it’s actually December, the first mince pie has been consumed, someone’s hunting for the remains of last year’s eggnog (good luck with that), and those same old decorations have been retrieved from their storage place […]

Our new supporters playlist comes out today – win a pair of tickets to UK Americana Week 2025!

December 6, 2024 Mark Whitfield 0

Our new playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month is out later today exclusively for AUK supporters which includes new tracks by Chuck Prophet, Laura Marling, Paul Kelly, Clem Snide and […]

Sam Moss “Swimming” – Listen

December 6, 2024 Ed Donnelly 0

Sam Moss makes the ocean waves feel pastoral in his latest single ‘Swimming’. This is the title track from a new full-length LP due on 7th February. Elegant acoustic guitar picking supports Moss’s voice. Moss reflects […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The The - Hanky Panky (vinyl)
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Chicks - Taking the Long Way (local streaming)
By Peter Thompson , 3 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
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
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
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
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Great shout John I’m new here -Gil Scott Heron wh...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
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

artwork for Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry album "were The Watchtowers"

Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

June 25, 2026 0

A poignant final act from Dallas Good in collaboration with Richard Reed Parry, leaving us with a melancholic album, beautiful, sad and thought-provoking. There’s something quietly arresting about this new record by Dallas Good and Richard […]

Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

June 25, 2026 0

More than 2,000 artists performing across 400+ grassroots venues nationwide, spanning indie, folk, country/ americana, dance, pop, rock, grime, electronic, jazz, folk, punk, soul and more. The event is sponsored by the Music Venue Trust and […]

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, […]

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, […]

Album Reviews

Art Theefe “Dig Deep” (Stolen Heart Records, 2018)

October 10, 2018 0

Art Theefe is an Oxford-based 3 piece band formed and led by singer/guitarist Matt Sage with Josh Rigal on bass and Joel Bassuk completing the line-up on drums. Aided by a successful Kickstarter campaign they have […]

News

Bonny Light Horseman ensure summer dominance by announcing European tour dates

May 15, 2024 0

As the build up continues to their new album “Keep Me on Your Mind/See You Free”‘s release on June 7th as we previously reported, the brilliant Bonny Light Horseman have also announced a series of European […]

Americana Roots

Americana Roots: The Sweet Lillies

February 12, 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: December 2024

Classic Clips: Matraca Berg and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band ‘Oh Cumberland’ – from “Will The Circle Be Unbroken – Farther Along”

Father John Misty “Mahashmashana”

Jingle Bells Friday – who fancies ice skating?

Our new supporters playlist comes out today – win a pair of tickets to UK Americana Week 2025!

Sam Moss “Swimming” – Listen

Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

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

The Glass Hours “Chapel Glass”

Vox Continental: June 2026