2024 – Page 346 – Americana UK

Ron Pope “I’m Not The Devil” – not even a friend…

February 20, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

You’ll recall that Ron Pope, in the exclusive Mini-Gig for Americana UK, told us “Everybody, stay inside, wash your hands and I will see you on the other side of this nonsense.” True to his word […]

Video: Josh Fortenbery “Heirlooms”

February 20, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Josh Fortenbery’s latest single is a thoughtful exploration of how family traits, like his father’s temper, might be passed down between generations and onto his own children. The accompanying video, artistically-shot by David Rossow, is cleverly sequenced […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Justin Townes Earle “Lone Pine Hill”

February 19, 2024 Andy Short 0

Justin Townes Earle gave us his first full length album in 2008 “The Good Life” after a teasing six track EP “Yuma” the previous year. Following the relative success of “Yuma” Earle signed for Chicago label […]

Crow and Gazelle “Take it Away” – simple and beautiful music from Red Dirt country

February 19, 2024 Ed Donnelly 0

Crow and Gazelle keep it simple and poignant on their new single ‘Take it Away’. Crow and Gazelle are Mike McClure, a staple of the Oklahoma Red Dirt scene, and Chrislyn Lawrence. Their voices weave together […]

Parkland Music Project “Daily Acceptance For Evenings of Disarray”

February 19, 2024 Ljubinko Zivkovic 1

Malowany and his Parkland Music Project shed some exquisite light on our daily darkness. There is a particular, rarified group of singer-songwriters that particularly populate the world of Americana for whom their words and lyrics are […]

Video Premiere: Elli de Mon “Strange Fruit”

September 24, 2026 0

Here is the latest single from Italian singer-songwriter, one-woman band, and writer Elli de Mon. Timeless and cinematic, Strange Fruit is deeply haunting and beautifully unsettling. The focus is entirely on de Mon’s impressive, resonant voice, […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

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. […]

Features

Happy Christmas from all of us at Americana UK

December 21, 2018 0

Well that’s a wrap from us for this year dear AUK readers. Thanks for all your support over the last 12 months, whether it’s been being a monthly supporter, subscribing to our daily email or just […]

Interviews

Interview: Emily Barker reflects on her 2020 success and AMA-UK nomination

January 25, 2021 0

Emily Barker helps celebrate the UK americana music scene while maintaining her world view Americana UK last interviewed Emily Barker in August to discuss her then new release ‘A Dark Murmuration Of Words’. At the time, […]

Album Reviews

The Lostines “Meet The Lostines”

April 26, 2024 0

A wonderfully vibrant New Orleans brew of country, soul, gospel and swamp. The Lostines are singer-songwriters Casey Jane Reece-Kaigler and Camille Wind Weatherford. Both come originally from the Pacific Northwest and met when they relocated to New Orleans. […]

Year: 2024

Ron Pope “I’m Not The Devil” – not even a friend…

Video: Josh Fortenbery “Heirlooms”

For The Sake Of The Song: Justin Townes Earle “Lone Pine Hill”

Crow and Gazelle “Take it Away” – simple and beautiful music from Red Dirt country

Parkland Music Project “Daily Acceptance For Evenings of Disarray”

Video Premiere: Elli de Mon “Strange Fruit”

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

Sarah McQuaid takes to the road again in the UK in November