2024 – Page 358 – Americana UK

Edward Abbiati “To The Light”

February 9, 2024 Paul Kerr 0

Anglo Italian roots rocker packs some muscle on his second solo album An Englishman, long ensconced in Italy, Edward Abbiati is best known as the front man for Lowlands, an Italian band who raised the flag […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 131 – “A conundrum”

February 9, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 2

So you have a choice. Which way do you jump? Avid gig goer as I am, I am occasionally thinking about things too much and this is one of those occasions so I thought I would […]

Lavinia Blackwall “Morning To Remember” – ah, the joys of Suburbia

February 9, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

The protagonist of Lavinia Blackwall’s latest single ‘Morning To Remember‘ can be found stumbling through a life so incredibly hum-drum that all there is to do is dream of something better. It sounds like she might […]

Video: Donovan Woods “How Good”

February 9, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the delicate and introspective new single from Donovan Woods. ‘How Good’, a co-write with Steve Robson, showcases Woods’ thoughtful, sensitive songwriting and his characterful vocal delivery. The song was originally intended as a lullaby […]

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Number 7 – Jerry Garcia / Grateful Dead

February 8, 2024 Clint West 1

As our countdown of the Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists gathers pace we reach Number 7. Whilst some of our writers celebrated the Grateful Dead, a couple also honed in on the individual talent and […]

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. […]

Live Reviews

Live review: Lady Nade, St Georges, Bristol -19th June 2021

June 28, 2021 0

For what was our first live show in 18 months, the Café/Bar at St Georges, a former Georgian church in central Bristol, was a great setting. This was the last of four sold-out shows celebrating the […]

Tracks

Track Premiere: Katie Dahl “Since I Was Eight”

May 11, 2023 0

Katie Dahl is a folk singer rooted in Wisconson – her family have lived on the Wisconsin peninsula for 175 years. With four albums to her name she has built a reputation for mixing unflinching authenticiy […]

News

Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy to release Merle Haggard covers album – Listen

March 9, 2017 0

You did read that headline correctly. Rolling Stone reports: “Merle Haggard’s influence knew no bounds, attracting fans from all genres of music. That powerful pull has inspired a new album from indie folk-rock artist Bonnie “Prince” […]

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