2026 – Page 116 – Americana UK

The Pintos “Studio Rain” – trapped within the walls

June 8, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

If you liked them as Matt Paxton & The Pintos (and we did) then you are going to like the now snappier and more collegiately titled The Pintos. Matt Paxton is still there, singing, playing guitar […]

Video Premiere: Matt Pless “Comin’ Through the Rye”

June 8, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

Check out the new single from folk-punk songwriter Matt Pless. Comin’ Through the Rye, recorded at Sun Studios in Memphis, burns brightly, full of dynamic energy that is matched by the vibrant sequence of images in […]

Something for the weekend: Here’s to Bob Harris

June 5, 2026 Mark Whitfield 1

Well that’s it for this week dear reader. Don’t forget to get your tickets for our 25 year anniversary event if you haven’t yet – all the details are here. It’d be remiss of us to […]

Teddy Thompson “Never Be The Same”

June 5, 2026 Andrew Raw 0

Guitar-based pop, done skilfully, with words reflecting life’s imperfections. Teddy Thompson, the son of British folk icons Richard and Linda Thompson, was born in the UK but now lives in Brooklyn. This is his tenth self-penned […]

Americana Stories – Dean Owens “The Motel And The Highway”

June 5, 2026 Tim Martin 0

In March, we put out a request for short fiction written around the subject of americana. The first to answer our call was one of our favourite singer/songwriters, Dean Owens. He also appeared on our Podcast […]

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

The Pintos “Studio Rain” – trapped within the walls

Video Premiere: Matt Pless “Comin’ Through the Rye”

Something for the weekend: Here’s to Bob Harris

Teddy Thompson “Never Be The Same”

Americana Stories – Dean Owens “The Motel And The Highway”

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