2024 – Page 146 – Americana UK

Video Interview: Sister Suzie on her musical roots

August 15, 2024 David Jarman 0

Starting a career in music when you are 28. Sister Suzie was an instant hit at the Americana Festival in Hackney in January this year, her live set showcasing her powerful vocals and sassy self-penned songs, […]

The Jackson County Kills “Honky Tonk Beast”

August 15, 2024 Guy Lincoln 0

Plenty honky-tonk but a touch more beast please. The Jackson County Kills are a country band from Portland, Oregon. They are led by guitarist and songwriter Matty Charles and whilst “Honky Tonk Beast” may be their […]

Video Premiere: Icarus Phoenix “The Things You Never Told Me”

August 15, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

We are honoured to premiere the latest video from the always-outstanding Icarus Phoenix. In the video, we follow the band around Tokyo as they take in the sights (check out that giant Godzilla) and perform on […]

The 7 Hills Blues and Roots Festival returns bigger and better

August 14, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

With added Danny and the Champs! On Sunday 13th October, The 7 Hills returns to Komedia with their strongest lineup to date at this year’s “Blues and Roots Festival.” Set across 3 stages, The Blues and Roots […]

The Roseline “Live In Norway”

August 14, 2024 Tom Harding 0

The Roseline return with a live and loose collection. “OK, we’re going to have a good time and we’re gonna hear some sad songs…” So, The Roseline introduce the economically titled ‘Live In Norway,’ a relaxed […]

Video Interview: Rodney Crowell on why “Then Again” is better late than never

July 2, 2026 0

It is sometimes forgotten that Gram Parsons did not enjoy commercial success as a solo artist during his short life, and that it was Emmylou Harris who took his sound to a wider audience with the […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Lucinda Williams Ballads

July 2, 2026 0

It would be strange to start things off by actually introducing Lucinda Williams, so let’s begin with a justification instead: Williams has been at it since her 1979 debut Ramblin’ Woman, though she only truly broke […]

artwork for Adam Beattie album "Home Fires Burning"

Adam Beattie “Home Fires Burning”

July 2, 2026 0

The hero’s journey echoed in the experiences of an everyman. It might be an exaggeration to say there are as many types of songwriters as there are songwriters, but then again, it might not. As well […]

Year: 2024

Video Interview: Sister Suzie on her musical roots

The Jackson County Kills “Honky Tonk Beast”

Video Premiere: Icarus Phoenix “The Things You Never Told Me”

The 7 Hills Blues and Roots Festival returns bigger and better

The Roseline “Live In Norway”

Video Interview: Rodney Crowell on why “Then Again” is better late than never

Essentials: The Top 10 Lucinda Williams Ballads

Adam Beattie “Home Fires Burning”

Book Review: Amy Speace “To The Performer, The Singer–Songwriter’s Handbook”

Juana Everett “Past Lives in California”