2025 – Page 132 – Americana UK

Various Artists “Long Journey Home – A Century After The 1925 Mountain City Fiddlers Convention”

September 4, 2025 Tim Martin 0

A celebration of the legacy of Bluegrass and a great introduction to the genre. In May 1925, Mountain City, Tennessee, hosted the first major Old Time Fiddler’s Convention. The Old High School auditorium was packed so […]

Live Review: Wesley Stace + Emanuel Ayvas, The Betsey Trotwood, Clerkenwell, London – 31st August 2025

September 4, 2025 Darren Lumbroso 0

The UK Met Office designates the 31st August as the end of the meteorological summer, and on a sunny Sunday afternoon I’d usually be out on my mountain bike in the Chilterns, not in a pub […]

Tuxis Giant “You Won’t Remember This”

September 4, 2025 Paul Russell 0

Indie folk musings on fifth album from Boston collective. It’s interesting how artists perceive themselves, and prior to listening to this album, the band’s information on their Bandcamp page says, “sometimes quiet, sometimes loud”. It’s an […]

Track Premiere: Jennie Arnau “Mabel”

September 4, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

On one level, Jennie Arnau explains, ‘Mabel‘ is a song about a cat: “I started ‘Mabel’ because my little cat Mabel passed away,” she shares, elaborating that while Mabel wasn’t very friendly, she was adored by […]

Video: Glitterfox “Richie’s Party”

September 4, 2025 Andrew Frolish 1

Here’s another upbeat, uplifting song from Portland band Glitterfox. ‘Richie’s Party’ is a joyful song – both in sound and message – about finding the right people in your life who make you feel valued and […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ashley McBryde - Wild (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Liz stringer ‘ first time really feeling’Melbourne song...
By fredhead , 3 days ago
RE: Versions!
@paul-villers Those versions keep coming
By Martin Johnson , 4 days ago
RE: What are you watching at the moment?
Just binged "Legends" - a British drama on Netflix abou...
By Paul Villers , 4 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Radio Paradise's Mellow Mix whilst on a bit of a drive
By Peter Thompson , 5 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Amy Grant The 6th of January (Yasgur’s Farm): time for ...
By Jonathan Hincks , 6 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Lone Bellow - The Lone Bellow (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
XTC - A Coat of Many Cupboards (excerpts...it's a 4 CD ...
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@andyshort Yes, it makes a refreshing change from artis...
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago

The Delines at Rough Trade East 7th May 2022

Essentials: The Top 10 songs by The Delines

May 14, 2026 0

Those sufficiently long in the tooth may remember Margaret Thatcher’s purported praise of senior Conservative Party politician William Whitelaw: “Every prime minister needs a Willie”. For americana enthusiasts, their Willy could well be a Vlautin, songwriter […]

Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations

May 14, 2026 0

Daniel Tashian is a legend in Nashville. He’s a deeply respected songwriter, he’s a solo artist with six albums to his name, he’s been in two superb bands, and he’s the go-to guy when you want […]

Thin Lear “Many Disappeared”

May 14, 2026 0

Thin Lear’s tales of death and loss sweetened by delectable pop melodies. New York-based Matt Longo, aka Thin Lear, grew up writing short stories, and that narrative style pervades his Many Disappeared album. Longo says he […]

Year: 2025

Various Artists “Long Journey Home – A Century After The 1925 Mountain City Fiddlers Convention”

Live Review: Wesley Stace + Emanuel Ayvas, The Betsey Trotwood, Clerkenwell, London – 31st August 2025

Tuxis Giant “You Won’t Remember This”

Track Premiere: Jennie Arnau “Mabel”

Video: Glitterfox “Richie’s Party”

Essentials: The Top 10 songs by The Delines

Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations

Thin Lear “Many Disappeared”

Live Review: Albert Lee, Union Chapel, London – 7th May 2026

Angelo De Augustine “Angel In Plainclothes”