December 2024 – Page 7

Interview: Danny George Wilson on “You Are Not A Stranger Here”

December 17, 2024 Martin Johnson 2

Why providing space for the musicians is key to creating big music. Some musicians who are approaching the 30th anniversary of their first record’s release may be tempted to take their foot off the pedal a […]

Artwork for Willie Nelson album "Last Leaf on the Tree"

Willie Nelson “Last Leaf on the Tree”

December 17, 2024 Peter Thompson 0

Well put together album of mostly covers from legendary songwriter and interpreter of others’ songs. Willie Nelson needs no introduction; the subject of this review is the legend’s 76th studio album release. “Last Leaf on the […]

Anniversary Cheers: Iris DeMent’s “My Life” celebrates 30 years

December 17, 2024 Andy Short 2

Part of an occasional series that looks at significant anniversary re-releases of iconic albums as they are put out. Happy 30th anniversary to Iris DeMent, who has re-released her second album, “My Life,” on the Yep […]

Exclusive AUK Video: Rob Lutes “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”

December 17, 2024 Dean Nardi 0

Rob Lutes is a folk and blues musician from Montreal who, in addition to having nine albums under his own name, records with Michael Emenau in the band Sussex, named for a town on the Kennebecasis […]

artwork for Lucinda Williams album "Sings The Beatles from Abbey Road"

Lucinda Williams “Sings The Beatles From Abbey Road”

December 17, 2024 Graeme Tait 2

Vol. 7 of Lucinda Williams’ celebrated ‘Jukebox Themed Performance Series’, sees the Grammy-winning artist turn her sights on the Fab Four. Having originally started her ‘Jukebox Series’, during the pandemic in 2020 as a way to […]

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 […]

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. […]

News

Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo find room on the porch for new record

April 1, 2025 0

Musical legends Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo aka TajMo have revived their historic collaboration between two generations of American music masters and announced “Room On The Porch”, a new full-length album out on 23rd May 2025 […]

Videos

Video: Beans on Toast “Humans”

November 30, 2021 0

When faced with adversity and the challenges of daily life, play some music by Beans on Toast to lift your spirits. ‘Humans’ is the final single to be released from Beans’ forthcoming album and it’s another […]

Videos

Video: Sarah Jarosz “Columbus & 89th”

October 16, 2023 0

From the first fluttering notes of guitar at the beginning of ‘Columbus & 89th’, we are immediately drawn into the simple beauty of the song. Gorgeously-produced, the latest single from Sarah Jarosz is full of warmth […]

Month: December 2024

Interview: Danny George Wilson on “You Are Not A Stranger Here”

Willie Nelson “Last Leaf on the Tree”

Anniversary Cheers: Iris DeMent’s “My Life” celebrates 30 years

Exclusive AUK Video: Rob Lutes “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”

Lucinda Williams “Sings The Beatles From Abbey Road”

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”