2024 – Page 350 – Americana UK

Book Review: Chris Molanphy “Old Town Road”

February 15, 2024 Andy Davidson 0

It takes Chris Molanphy just 125 pages to brilliantly chronicle the twists and turns that made Lil Nas X single ‘Old Town Road’ such a phenomenon. This book was published last November, a new addition to […]

Tyler Ramsey “New Lost Ages”

February 15, 2024 Helen Jones 1

Insightful lyrics and smart production choices make this a gentle indie-folk gem. “Get out, these ghosts / Let them out / Let them all go,” sings former Band of Horses guitarist Tyler Ramsey on ‘These Ghosts’, […]

Live Review: Bela Fleck & Band, Cadogan Hall, London – 4th February 2024

February 15, 2024 Jonathan Aird 2

The purchase of the ticket for this event was concluded within 3 minutes of them going on sale back in August of last year. Why the hurry? Well the simple answer is – it’s Bela Fleck, […]

Eric Brace and Thomm Jutz “Simple Motion”

February 15, 2024 FredArnold 0

Brace and Jutz summon up an outstanding album following the death of their musical soulmate. Eric Brace is a seemingly humble, yet truly excellent singer-songwriter (originally a writer on The Washington Post), based now in East […]

GospelbeacH announce final album “Wiggle Your Fingers”

February 15, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

And it’s goodbye from them with a final flourish. Los Angeles group GospelbeacH have announced details of their final album “Wiggle Your Fingers” which arrives on 26th April through Curation Records. The new full-length recording finds […]

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 – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

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: Anna Tivel “Disposable Camera”

February 27, 2024 0

Here is the profound new single from Oregon-based singer-songwriter Anna Tivel. Singing with hushed tones initially, her voice soars as the song grows. The upbeat rhythms and throbbing bass move ‘Disposable Camera’ along while Tivel’s beautifully […]

Interviews

Interview: Michelle Billingsley on honky-tonkin’ and two-steppin’

July 2, 2025 0

It was a windy, wintry January day in Chicago when June, Michelle Billingsley’s 50-pound Australian Shepherd, jumped up beside her on the couch. “Yeah, she saw me putting on my makeup, which usually means I’m going […]

Album Reviews

Matthew Squires “Visions Of America” (Independent Release, 2019)

September 3, 2019 0

As the world continues to pick up pace and we struggle not to be left behind, it’s sometimes almost panic inducing to contemplate the impossibility of listening to all the new music available. Artists also have […]

Year: 2024

Book Review: Chris Molanphy “Old Town Road”

Tyler Ramsey “New Lost Ages”

Live Review: Bela Fleck & Band, Cadogan Hall, London – 4th February 2024

Eric Brace and Thomm Jutz “Simple Motion”

GospelbeacH announce final album “Wiggle Your Fingers”

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

Levi Foster “Appalachian Funk Tree”