April 2026 – Page 33 – Americana UK

The New Pornographers “The Former Site of”

April 2, 2026 Darren Lumbroso 0

Band’s tenth album sees them produce an emotionally rich body of work. It’s been almost 30 years since AC Newman formed The New Pornographers and over a quarter of a century since their debut album was […]

Joshua Ray Walker makes a welcome return with new album and tour dates

April 2, 2026 Richard Parkinson 1

Dallas singer-songwriter Joshua Ray Walker is making a much-welcome return with a new album, Ain’t Dead Yet, to be released on 29th May 2026 via East Dallas Records/Thirty Tigers. He has also announced a short UK […]

Live review: The Delines + Chris Eckman, Union Chapel, London – 26th March 2026

April 2, 2026 Jeremy Clarke-Williams 0

It is hard to believe that The Delines have now been making music for more than 12 years. Was it really that long ago that Richmond Fontaine was gently laid to rest, and Willy Vlautin, surely […]

Kris Kristofferson at Cambridge Folk Festival 1st August 2010

Classic Clips: Kris Kristofferson “Don’t Let the Bastards Get You Down” – Live at The Nobel Peace Center 3rd March, 2008

April 2, 2026 A.Francis Tritico 0

New York City, 16 October, 1992: It was an auspicious evening in a grand setting: “The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration” of Bob Dylan’s recording career at Madison Square Garden, nicknamed “Bobfest” by Neil Young. The bill […]

The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 6th – Whiskeytown “Houses on the Hill” (1997)

April 2, 2026 FredArnold 1

By virtue of the greater number of votes at a higher level, this track ranks No. 6 in our countdown, although equal 5th in points obtained. From the album frequently voted Whiskeytown’s best (Stranger’s Almanac), this […]

More People Really Should Know About: David Borné

June 30, 2026 0

On Singing Machine, Microphone, the final track on David Borné’s 2023 debut Genesis, he sings of the unbridled, innocent joy of making music during childhood for nothing but the pure love of it. It’s a soaring […]

Ian Prowse “No Names”

June 30, 2026 0

Impassioned energy and emotionally charged politics from Merseyside luminary. Ian Prowse has been making music for more than thirty years, first with indie band Pele, then forming the band Amsterdam in 1999, and now releasing albums […]

New tour dates for Brian Fallon, Pokey Lafarge and The Roseline

June 30, 2026 0

Occasionally, we provide a compendium of recently announced live shows, so here are three sets of tour dates that came our way in the last few days. Gaslight Anthem main man, Brian Fallon, who recently led […]

Interviews

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0

Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

Interviews

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

Album Reviews

Oyo “Another Round”

July 18, 2023 0

An enjoyable set of old-time country songs – with a sting in the tail. Just over a year ago, our colleague, Mark Nenadic, reviewed Oyo’s debut album and hailed it as “good, full-hearted (obscure) roots music […]

Interviews

Interview: The Jayhawks discuss a true joint effort making their new album ‘XOXO’

July 22, 2020 1

‘XOXO’ marks the latest instalment in the musical journey of The Jayhawks, a trip that has lasted over thirty-five years and numerous highlights. For the first time in the band’s long history ‘XOXO’ really is a […]

News

Fleet Foxes to play first new music in 5 years

March 1, 2017 0

News from Pitchfork on our favourite furry small-to-medium-sized omnivorous mammals: “Fleet Foxes have announced four new shows at Sydney Opera House’s Concert Hall. They are part of Australia’s annual Vivid LIVE festival, and take place from Friday, May 26 […]

Month: April 2026

The New Pornographers “The Former Site of”

Joshua Ray Walker makes a welcome return with new album and tour dates

Live review: The Delines + Chris Eckman, Union Chapel, London – 26th March 2026

Classic Clips: Kris Kristofferson “Don’t Let the Bastards Get You Down” – Live at The Nobel Peace Center 3rd March, 2008

The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 6th – Whiskeytown “Houses on the Hill” (1997)

More People Really Should Know About: David Borné

Ian Prowse “No Names”

New tour dates for Brian Fallon, Pokey Lafarge and The Roseline

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Dillon Warnek

Preview: Rose’s Pawn Shop selling great gigs for the next couple of weeks