2025 – Page 136 – Americana UK

Interview : Pete Droge gets emotional and looks back on a star-studded career

September 1, 2025 Paul Russell 0

Pete Droge has been making music now for over thirty years, since making his debut album, 1994’s “Necktie Second”. His early music mixed the grungier rock sound that Seattle was famous for, but his music has […]

Artwork for Grant-Lee Phillips album “In the Hour of Dust”

Grant-Lee Phillips “In the Hour of Dust”

September 1, 2025 Peter Thompson 0

A thoughtful, introspective, at times autobiographical album by a renowned singer, songwriter and painter. Although known for his musical exploits, Grant-Lee Phillips first started out as a visual artist; however, on arriving in Los Angeles in […]

Neil Young: “Big Crime” – no more, no more

September 1, 2025 Jonathan Aird 3

Neil Young has a, well, not exactly a new song but in an Eco-spirit more of a recycled song with the newly available ‘Big Crime.’ Recorded at the sound check for a recent appearance in Chicago, […]

Video: Robert Finley “Holy Ghost Party”

September 1, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the brilliantly moody video, directed by Tim Hardiman, for Robert Finley’s latest single. ‘Holy Ghost Party’ is a timeless song that begins with a quiet, raw character before building towards its great, grooving climax. […]

Something for the weekend: Bright Eyes feat. Hurray for the Riff Raff “Dyslexic Palindrome”

August 29, 2025 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it from us for another week dear reader – I am having a rare venture down to London to see Sam Russo tonight although I’m so tired I fully expect to fall asleep in […]

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 , 5 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 , 2 weeks 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

Interview : Pete Droge gets emotional and looks back on a star-studded career

Grant-Lee Phillips “In the Hour of Dust”

Neil Young: “Big Crime” – no more, no more

Video: Robert Finley “Holy Ghost Party”

Something for the weekend: Bright Eyes feat. Hurray for the Riff Raff “Dyslexic Palindrome”

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”