2025 – Page 377 – Americana UK

Book Review: Brian T. Atkinson “Love At The Five And Dime The Songwriting Legacy Of Nanci Griffith”

January 30, 2025 Tim Martin 0

Nanci Griffith is one of the core Americana artists. She is never far from the top of our list features and Clint West’s entry in our Essentials feature is spot on as far as listening recommendations […]

Brother Elsey “Brother Elsey”

January 30, 2025 Helen Jones 0

An impressive debut that suggests the band has what it takes for the long haul. While Brother Elsey may not be a full band of brothers, the name isn’t actually a misnomer since the group is […]

Alison Krauss & Union Station return with “Arcadia”

January 30, 2025 Mark Whitfield 0

First new album in 14 years – listen to the first track from it below. Well this is exciting news. Alison Krauss & Union Station have announced the release of their first new album in 14 […]

Hudson Mueller “Money Vs Fame” – both a poisoned chalice?

January 30, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

Hudson Mueller lays out the pros and cons of having either Money or having Fame on a song that plays all the right cards musically – it sounds great and the lyrics really land. What more […]

Video Premiere: Josh Phillips “Already Gone” (ft. Asheville Symphony)

January 30, 2025 Andrew Frolish 1

Here’s the latest single from Asheville, NC singer-songwriter Josh Phillips. This gorgeous collaboration with the Asheville Symphony will be raising money for local charity, BeLoved Asheville. At times playful, at times swelling in cinematic fashion, the […]

Vox Continental: September 2026

September 24, 2026 0

With the long, hot summer finally fading, it seems like a lot of European artists are keen to get out on tour. Oakland Rain are a Norwegian folk and Americana duo, made up of twin sisters, […]

Family Stereo “Remedy” – heartbreak beckons

September 24, 2026 0

Family Stereo, most recently seen out supporting the Felice Brothers, is the project of Blake Watt, and Remedy is the opening song on his latest album The Thread, which has been released via Bella Union. It’s […]

Video Premiere: Elli de Mon “Strange Fruit”

September 24, 2026 0

Here is the latest single from Italian singer-songwriter, one-woman band, and writer Elli de Mon. Timeless and cinematic, Strange Fruit is deeply haunting and beautifully unsettling. The focus is entirely on de Mon’s impressive, resonant voice, […]

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. […]

News

LA band Big Trouble to release their debut album “On Elephant Hill”

August 21, 2026 0

On Elephant Hill is the debut album from Big Trouble, the Los Angeles-based project led by Justin Kohlberg (Moonrun) and Daniel Talamantes and it’s scheduled for release on the 18th of September on Royal Oakie Records. […]

Album Reviews

Vicky Emerson “Steady Heart” (Independent, 2019)

April 9, 2019 0

The cover of Vicky Emerson’s new CD ‘Steady Heart’ is a picture of a strong and confident woman. It is those qualities that are apparent in her music. A level of self-assurance means that inside you […]

News

The Boss to release classic 1979 concert for first time

September 29, 2021 0

Sony Music Entertainment is releasing Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band’s “The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concert” in a range of visual and audio formats to delight ears and eyes. The concert was recorded at […]

Year: 2025

Book Review: Brian T. Atkinson “Love At The Five And Dime The Songwriting Legacy Of Nanci Griffith”

Brother Elsey “Brother Elsey”

Alison Krauss & Union Station return with “Arcadia”

Hudson Mueller “Money Vs Fame” – both a poisoned chalice?

Video Premiere: Josh Phillips “Already Gone” (ft. Asheville Symphony)

Vox Continental: September 2026

Family Stereo “Remedy” – heartbreak beckons

Video Premiere: Elli de Mon “Strange Fruit”

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”