2026 – Page 109 – Americana UK

Live Review: Aldous Harding + Vera Ellen, The Barbican, London – 31st May 2026

June 12, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

There’s always a question over whether a gig review should spend too much time on setting the scene before the gig; the travail of travel, the pleasure (or otherwise) of the weather, the detail of the […]

The latest AUK Podcast now available featuring Fruit Bats’ Eric B Johnson

June 12, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

This week Keith ducks out of the rain to bring you a show packed with shiny new things including an interview with Eric B Johnson of Fruit Bats on the day of the release of their […]

The Joel Affair “Honest Opinion” – thank you Jeff Tweedy

June 12, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

The new EP Lo & Behold provides Toronto’s The Joel Affair with their new single, Honest Opinion. Like the rest of this third EP from Joel Phair, the man behind the band name, it’s a song […]

Video: The Hanging Stars “Let It Slide” – you sold all my clothes for a cheap night out

June 12, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

Check out the infectious melodies and jangling guitar of the new single from the always-excellent The Hanging Stars. Let It Slide shimmers with light, bright twelve-string guitars and swirling, summery sounds. As ever, the band’s four-part […]

Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer at Cadogan Hall - 30th January2018

Essentials: The Top 10 Americana Tribute Albums

June 11, 2026 Peter Thompson 7

The tribute album seems to have leapt in popularity in recent times. The tribute element can take numerous forms: celebrating, honouring an influential artist, raising the profile of an artist, raising money for good causes (including […]

New(ish) Dean Owens album out next month with intimate tour dates to support

September 16, 2026 0

Award-winning Scottish troubadour Dean Owens is nothing if not prolific! Since 2022, he has released 4 new studio albums (including recordings with iconic Latin rockers Calexico, and collaborations with celebrated Italian producer Don Antonio and Grammy […]

Mama’s Broke “Reunion”

September 16, 2026 0

Beautifully intimate offering from hugely talented Canadian duo rewards the attentive listener. Mama’s Broke, Canadian duo Amy Lou Keeler and Lisa Maria, have spent many a year on the road. Their 2017 debut album Count The […]

Live Review: Bright Phoebus Revisited, EartH, London – 8th September 2026

September 16, 2026 0

Bright Phoebus is one of the three great “lost” albums of its era – as special in its way as No Other or Forever Changes because, like these albums, it redefined what was possible within a […]

Year: 2026

Live Review: Aldous Harding + Vera Ellen, The Barbican, London – 31st May 2026

The latest AUK Podcast now available featuring Fruit Bats’ Eric B Johnson

The Joel Affair “Honest Opinion” – thank you Jeff Tweedy

Video: The Hanging Stars “Let It Slide” – you sold all my clothes for a cheap night out

Essentials: The Top 10 Americana Tribute Albums

New(ish) Dean Owens album out next month with intimate tour dates to support

Mama’s Broke “Reunion”

Live Review: Bright Phoebus Revisited, EartH, London – 8th September 2026

Clever Hopes “Even Gooder Than Tomorrow”

Bryan Adams wonders “How’s It Goin'” on new roots rock album about Canada