2024 – Page 331 – Americana UK

Classic Clips: The National “About Today” Germany 2008

March 1, 2024 Jonathan Aird 1

The National are not just any old americana band, they are also one of the most significant bands of the 21st century. A band of consummate musicians who wear their musical abilities lightly – showboating isn’t […]

Fanny Lumsden and the Prawn Stars – Less a Carry On gag, more of a UK tour to support the new album

March 1, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

Fanny Lumsden burst onto the UK scene with a live debut on the Avalon Stage at Glastonbury last summer and now she’s heading full steam into a UK and Ireland tour which kicks off next month […]

Taylor McCall “Mellow War”

March 1, 2024 Michael Macy 0

‘Mellow War’ is an album by young artist inspired by the veterans of a previous generation, and establishes Taylor McCall as a rising Americana star. Taylor McCall is in good company. The Vietnam War has inspired […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 134 “Questions, questions…”

March 1, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

My first interview as a roving interviewer was thrust upon me this week. None other than the very friendly (as it turns out) Joe Pernice but the build up to this first gig was somewhat frantic. […]

They’re back after 5 long years! The Avett Brothers return with Rick Rubin producing and the new album is called…

March 1, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

Rejoice Avett Brothers fans, the drought is over, as their new album is out on May 17th via Ramseur Records/American Recordings/Thirty Tigers and after many focus group conversations they’ve gone with a title we’ll remember – […]

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. […]

Videos

Video: The Mining Co “Mountain Fires”

October 12, 2017 0

A great video to accompany this very nice slice of big music with Glen Campbell-esque vocals from Michael Gallagher aka The Mining Co.

Videos

Video Premiere: Kate Ellis “Another Way”

July 2, 2021 0

In this beautifully performed video premiere, Kate Ellis sings about flawed people and flawed relationships and how those connections become an important part of who we are. It’s a song full of absorbing narrative details that […]

Album Reviews

The Watson Twins “HOLLER”

July 12, 2023 0

A live-in-the-studio set that leaps out of your speakers with a vibrant, joyful sound. Described as “leaning deeper into their Americana and Country roots” Leigh and Chandra Watson’s new album was produced “live in the studio” […]

Year: 2024

Classic Clips: The National “About Today” Germany 2008

Fanny Lumsden and the Prawn Stars – Less a Carry On gag, more of a UK tour to support the new album

Taylor McCall “Mellow War”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 134 “Questions, questions…”

They’re back after 5 long years! The Avett Brothers return with Rick Rubin producing and the new album is called…

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”