February 2025 – Page 22

Video: Julien Baker & TORRES “Sylvia”

February 12, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the latest single from the outstanding collaboration between Julien Baker and TORRES. “Sylvia” is a beautifully-crafted country song, featuring poignant lyrics, yearning vocals and gorgeous pedal steel. The pair deliver melodies and harmonies that seep […]

Heather Maloney “Exploding Star”

February 11, 2025 Guy Lincoln 0

Tender indie-folk evocation of grief and hope. Massachusetts-based “writer song-singer” Heather Maloney returns to the fray with her first LP in five years and the 7th (or 8th?) since her 2009 self-released debut CD. The new […]

Lumineers live show in aid of War child at Hoxton Hall 17 January 2025

Live Review: The Lumineers, Hoxton Hall, London – 17th January 2025

February 11, 2025 David Jarman 0

London’s Hoxton Hall—a very fine east End Victorian Music Hall—was a suitably intimate venue for a special stripped-down set by The Lumineers, as a preview for their fans of their forthcoming album “Automatic” out on the […]

More People Should Know About: The Ugly Guys

February 11, 2025 Rick Bayles 2

Back in the heady days of Pub Rock, a band arrived on the scene that was a little different to most. They had a pedal steel player, and their lead singer seemed to base his look […]

“Dave Does Dylan” for Record Store Day

February 11, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0

Dave Stewart, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Songwriter Hall of Famer, Eurythmics co-founder, producer, and renowned songwriter — has announced the album “Dave Does Dylan“. Set as a limited-edition vinyl release for Record Store Day, […]

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. […]

Album Reviews

Jubal Lee Young “Squirrels”

August 15, 2025 2

Downhome truths and shaggy dog tales with front porch tunes. “Squirrels” is Jubal Lee Young’s second album release in as many years, and he sees it as a companion piece to 2024’s “Wild Birds Warble”. There is […]

Book Reviews

Paperback Riders – All-American Christmas reading

December 23, 2022 0

Coming so close behind the celebration of Thanksgiving in late November, Christmas in the United States might end up being a second-best holiday. While many Christmas traditions originate from central Europe, the Americans were responsible for […]

Previews

Preview: Mickelson heads out on tour for some intimate gigs

February 20, 2025 0

Acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer Mickelson who released his new album this week. “If You Can’t Be Right, Be Loud” is heading out on tour in England. The album is described as a “work that dives headfirst […]

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