2024 – Page 195 – Americana UK

Joe Boyd book And the Roots of Rhythm Remain

Book Review: Joe Boyd “And the Roots of Rhythm Remain: A Journey Through Global Music”

July 1, 2024 Andy Short 0

A seasoned American record producer, Joe Boyd has poured his years of experience and passion into this extensive work. On his personal website, Boyd playfully quips, “It’s a bit of a door-stop. Sherpas will be provided […]

Nick Taylor “Not Alone”

July 1, 2024 Tim Martin 0

A solid debut album blending roots rock and country with songs that suggest future greatness. The point at which Country becomes Americana is the subject of much debate at AUK. With Nick Taylor’s debut we have […]

Track Premiere: Paula Fong “Ophelia”

July 1, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Nothing to do with The Band, however this single is taken from Paula Fong’s new upcoming release ‘Chestnut Mare‘ which perhaps suggests also a nod to The Byrds and the kind of rock that may have […]

Video Premiere: Chris Murphy “Worn Thin”

July 1, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the latest single from gifted violinist Chris Murphy. His performance on ‘Worn Thin’ is particularly effective and hypnotic when he plays those low notes, building a sense of urgency and rhythm. The song takes […]

Something for the weekend: Midland “Lucky Sometimes”

June 28, 2024 Mark Whitfield 0

That’s it from us for another week dear reader and we leave you with a new song by a band that just about makes it through our “no cheesy country” gatekeeping software. ‘Lucky Sometimes’ is brand […]

Rodney Crowell “Then Again”

July 6, 2026 0

Forgotten recordings from 20 years ago, which will delight Crowell fans. Then Again was recorded in 2006 with the same band as on Rodney Crowell’s previous three albums, The Houston Kid (2001), Fate’s Right Hand (2003) […]

Interview: Dietmar Leibecke on the ethos of Germany’s Static Music Festival

July 6, 2026 0

Americana UK’s Rick Bayles’ monthly column, Vox Continental, shines a light on what is happening on the americana front in Europe. In his most recent column, Rick gave the nod to the Static Roots Festival, which […]

Live Review: Sierra Ferrell + The Brudi Brothers, Docks, Hamburg – 1st July 2026

July 6, 2026 0

Midway through the European leg of her Heavy Petal tour, Sierra Ferrell and touring company found themselves at the Docks venue in Hamburg, right in the heart of the Reeperbahn. Originally the gig had been located […]

Year: 2024

Book Review: Joe Boyd “And the Roots of Rhythm Remain: A Journey Through Global Music”

Nick Taylor “Not Alone”

Track Premiere: Paula Fong “Ophelia”

Video Premiere: Chris Murphy “Worn Thin”

Something for the weekend: Midland “Lucky Sometimes”

Rodney Crowell “Then Again”

Interview: Dietmar Leibecke on the ethos of Germany’s Static Music Festival

Live Review: Sierra Ferrell + The Brudi Brothers, Docks, Hamburg – 1st July 2026

Sounds from beyond the Shed 243 “A game of two halves”

Lisa Bouchelle “A Light To Come Home To” – feat. Amanda Shires & Larry Campbell