June 2026 – Page 22 – Americana UK

Ben Chapman “Feet On Fire”

June 11, 2026 Jeremy Clarke-Williams 0

Country rock and soul combine to fine effect on Ben Chapman’s latest release. In 2019, David Hepworth published the latest in his excellent sequence of books about rock music, and the stars and rascals who purveyed, […]

Interview: Dirk Powell on “Wake” and bridging modern and age-old roots music

June 11, 2026 Martin Johnson 2

Dirk Powell is a special kind of musician, someone who, through family connections, knows and understands both Appalachia and Cajun music, and is at the same time comfortable with modern music technology. He has won four […]

artwork for Alex Amen album "Sun of Amen" -

Alex Amen “Sun Of Amen”

June 11, 2026 Ian C Rothery 0

The immediate retro vibe transports you through space and time into the canyons, mountains, streams and the windmills of your mind. One of the wonderful, and indeed miraculous, attributes of this mysterious thing called music is […]

Daniel Isaiah “Old Ram’s Horn” – mix of ginseng, deer horn, and other secret herbs

June 11, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

We head now to Montreal (and if you think you’ve hit on this week’s theme, then you’re probably right) for a new song by Daniel Isaiah taken from his album Western Medicine. It’s an album that […]

Video: Marc Ridge “I’m So Tired” – comparison is the thief of joy

June 11, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the video for I’m So Tired from U.S. Army veteran Marc Ridge. Born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana, Ridge began performing in bars from 16 years old, engaging audiences with well-known covers and accomplished originals. […]

Artwork for Very Old Morris album “Boogedy Boodedy Boogedy Shoop”

Very Old Morris “Boogedy Boogedy Boogedy Shoop”

October 15, 2026 0

Sophomore album from alt-country act is an affectionate but irreverent take on 90s radio country to great effect and real emotional depth. Let’s deal with the elephant in the room first: there are many “humorous” records […]

Solo debut from New Jersey singer-songwriter Sheila Vee out in November

October 15, 2026 0

Sheila Vee, the New Jersey–based singer-songwriter and guitarist, will release her debut solo album, Ride, on 6th November 2026 via Ampersand Records. The record was produced by longtime collaborator Bob Harris of the bluegrass band Borderline, […]

Lauren Housley live at the Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey - 9th October 2026

Live Review: Lauren Housley, The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey – 9th October 2026

October 15, 2026 0

This evening saw the return of the award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Housley to Lincolnshire’s premier Americana venue, the Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey. Of course, Housley is no stranger to these hallowed boards, having last played here […]

Month: June 2026

Ben Chapman “Feet On Fire”

Interview: Dirk Powell on “Wake” and bridging modern and age-old roots music

Alex Amen “Sun Of Amen”

Daniel Isaiah “Old Ram’s Horn” – mix of ginseng, deer horn, and other secret herbs

Video: Marc Ridge “I’m So Tired” – comparison is the thief of joy

Very Old Morris “Boogedy Boogedy Boogedy Shoop”

Solo debut from New Jersey singer-songwriter Sheila Vee out in November

Live Review: Lauren Housley, The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey – 9th October 2026

The Talking Hearts “Memory Lane”

Katie Pruitt “Fools for the Fleeting”