February 2026 – Page 9

Loose add another star to their roster as Alela Diane announces a new album

February 23, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

Acclaimed Portland-based singer-songwriter Alela Diane will return with Who’s Keeping Time? on May 22nd via Loose Music/Fluff & Gravy. It serves as the seventh instalment in one of contemporary folk’s most quietly extraordinary careers. On the […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 222 “Festivals”

February 23, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 4

This time of year is bloody bleak. I’m pretty sure I haven’t walked the dog in either sunshine or without being soaked by the elements. Okay, so it’s a fairly first-world whinge given what’s going on […]

Karen Dahlstrom “Last Of My Line” – it ends here

February 23, 2026 Jonathan Aird 1

Karen Dahlstrom’s new song is poignant and musically striking in itself to be worth featuring here on Americana UK, even without the added attraction of Milk Carton Kid Kenneth Pattengale. But we bet you want to […]

Video Premiere: Andra Suchy “Born to It” – you do you

February 23, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the new single from North Dakota-native singer-songwriter Andra Suchy. Based around a steady, thudding beat and fuzzy guitar, Born to It is most notable for Suchy’s outstanding vocal performance, reinforced by lush harmonies and backing. Resonant […]

Something for the weekend: Toad the Wet Sprocket “California Wasted”

February 20, 2026 Mark Whitfield 1

Well that’s it from us for this week and we leave you with a new version of one of my favourite songs of all time from California’s Toad the Wet Sprocket. California Wasted originally appeared on […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Far From Saints - Far From Saints (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 3 days ago
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Ryan Adams - The Suicide Handbook (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 4 days ago
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Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
Stonehenge was a fucking mess every time but it was a b...
By Keith Hargreaves , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Great shout John I’m new here -Gil Scott Heron wh...
By Keith Hargreaves , 1 week ago
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Neil Young - Citizen Kane Jr
By John , 1 week ago
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Clarence White would have been 82 today. A little remin...
By Martin Johnson , 1 week ago
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Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen - The Call Us The ...
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
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The Highwomen - Live at The Gorge 2023 (streaming - Qob...
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago

Promo photo from Otis Gibbs press kit. Used with permission.

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Otis Gibbs

June 17, 2026 0

Otis Gibbs hails from Wanamaker, a suburb of Indianapolis, Indiana. He now lives with his partner, musician and visual artist Amy Lashley, in that alt-country mecca, East Nashville. His father, grandfather and uncle played music and […]

artwork for The Hanging Stars album "Just A Day"

The Hanging Stars “Just A Day”

June 17, 2026 0

Harmonies, hooks and retrospective riffs underpinned by exemplary production values. Popularly regarded as among the leading exponents of americana in the UK, The Hanging Stars have a ten-year track record of successful albums and tours behind […]

Katie Pruitt to release her third album “Fool for the Fleeting” in September

June 17, 2026 0

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Katie Pruitt has announced her new album, Fools for the Fleeting will be released on 18th September 2026 via Rounder Records. The Nashville-based musician reckons with the impermanence that comes with being human. Her most […]

Month: February 2026

Loose add another star to their roster as Alela Diane announces a new album

Sounds from beyond the Shed 222 “Festivals”

Karen Dahlstrom “Last Of My Line” – it ends here

Video Premiere: Andra Suchy “Born to It” – you do you

Something for the weekend: Toad the Wet Sprocket “California Wasted”

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Otis Gibbs

The Hanging Stars “Just A Day”

Katie Pruitt to release her third album “Fool for the Fleeting” in September

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

Bluegrass Briefs Wayward Jane, Eugene Tyler Band, Izaak Atlas Schwartz, Johnny Bell, Hayman, Watkins, Trout And Lee