February 2025 – Page 17

Charles Wesley Godwin “It’s The Little Things” – best things in life are free…

February 17, 2025 Jonathan Aird 1

Well, Charles Wesley Goodwin would like to persuade one and all that in fact it is the string of little wins – like the first sip of coffee in the morning – that are the things […]

Video: Jaywalkers “Move On”

February 17, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the latest single from English Americana trio Jaywalkers. “Move On” is a heartbreak song, applying the band’s instrumental genius and three-part harmonies to a tale about the end of a relationship. The trio is comprised […]

Something for the weekend: Passenger “Keep on Walking Mr Fry”

February 14, 2025 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it from us for another week dear reader and we leave you with a new song from an artist who’s always welcome around these parts. Passenger aka Mike Rosenberg hasn’t released new material in […]

Live Review: Americana Music Association UK Awards, Hackney Church, London, 23rd January 2025

February 14, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

And at last the bad weather had arrived. After a couple of nights at the Evening Music Showcases where there had been a distinct absence of snow or even rain and things had barely been chilly […]

Live Review: Lake Street Dive, Roundhouse, London – 31st January 2025

February 14, 2025 David Jarman 1

How to describe Lake Street Dive? The five piece band have somehow synthesised many corners of US pop and soul music into their own distinctive blend with an irresistible party vibe. London’s Roundhouse was sold out […]

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 Premiere: Wino-strut & Friends “My Whole Heart is Blue”

March 30, 2021 1

If you’d like some hazy spring sunshine to replace those wintry blues, then check out this video premiere from Wino-strut. From the comfort of your home, the video for ‘My Whole Heart is Blue’ takes you […]

News

The Paper Kites to release seventh album, announce UK/Ireland early 2026 tour

September 24, 2025 0

Alternative folk band The Paper Kites have announced their seventh studio album, “If You Go There, I Hope You Find It”, to be released on 23rd January 2026 via Nettwerk Music Group. ”If You Go There, […]

Tracks

Julian Taylor “Running Away” – got to catch a fast train…

June 5, 2024 1

Well, the answer to yesterday’s question is no, but we’re still in the realm of things not working out right with this latest release from Julian Taylor, who questions his motives on ‘Running Away‘ asking “Am […]

Month: February 2025