March 2026 – Page 28 – Americana UK

Cover artwork for Lovebirds by Birds Flying Backwards

Birds Flying Backwards “Lovebirds”

March 10, 2026 Andrew Raw 0

A strong Laurel Canyon-style americana debut with words of love but also introspection. Lovebirds is Birds Flying Backwards’ debut album after a couple of EPs, The Serenity Now Variations (2023) and Surrender to The Void (2024). […]

Holly Carter live at Newbald Village Hall, North Newbald, Yorkshire - 1st March 2026

Live Review: Holly Carter, Newbald Village Hall, North Newbald, Yorkshire – 1st March 2026

March 10, 2026 Graeme Tait 4

There is a sense of civility about teatime concerts on a Sunday. They fit in perfectly with the presumed ambience and relaxed pace. Sunday papers lazily perused, Sunday lunch heartily devoured, and still time for an […]

Book Review: Mitch Baranowski (editor) “Austin’s Music Scene: Your Guide to the City’s Most Iconic Artists & Venues”

March 10, 2026 Tim Martin 2

In 1991 Austin City Council declared the city the Live Music Capital of the World. The live music and festival scene has grown over the years, including internationally recognised events like South by Southwest and Sutin […]

Section House “Hobo’s Lonesome Blues” – discarded and alone…

March 10, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

This latest example of a bluegrass tune that we’ve had to hand has a very traditional feel to it – and that’s no accident because Section House is something of a supergroup but together to channel […]

Video: Bandits on the Run “Am I Your Mirror?” – or are you my window?

March 10, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

New York band Bandits on the Run have just released a new feel-good video for Am I Your Mirror?, an uplifting song that explores the complex spaces between people who love one another. Lyrically, the song […]

Video Interview: Alex Amen on “Sun Of Amen” as he comes of age as a songwriter

July 21, 2026 0

Alex Amen is making waves as one of the new breed of songwriters to keep a very close eye on. Born in Texas, he has lived in communes on the West Coast, formed and played in […]

Artwork for Sailing Sones album "Slow Magic"

Sailing Stones “Slow Magic”

July 21, 2026 0

Absorbing collection of songs that subtly reveal the quiet joys of motherhood. The first sound that emerges from the new Sailing Stones album, Slow Magic, is the metronomic rhythm of a baby’s heartbeat with its gentle […]

More People Really Should Know About: Travis Shallow

July 21, 2026 0

If you’ve ever found yourself searching for music that offers comfort without pretending life is easy, then you should know Travis Shallow. He writes songs that acknowledge the darkness but never surrender to it, and he […]

Month: March 2026

Birds Flying Backwards “Lovebirds”

Live Review: Holly Carter, Newbald Village Hall, North Newbald, Yorkshire – 1st March 2026

Book Review: Mitch Baranowski (editor) “Austin’s Music Scene: Your Guide to the City’s Most Iconic Artists & Venues”

Section House “Hobo’s Lonesome Blues” – discarded and alone…

Video: Bandits on the Run “Am I Your Mirror?” – or are you my window?

Video Interview: Alex Amen on “Sun Of Amen” as he comes of age as a songwriter

Sailing Stones “Slow Magic”

More People Really Should Know About: Travis Shallow

Live Review: Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons + Red Hash + Ella Spencer, Water Rats, London – 8th July 2026

Martin Carthy “Along the Road Forever – Live at the BBC”