2026 – Page 117 – Americana UK

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 […]

Classic Clips: The Lost Gonzo Band with Jerry Jeff Walker and Gary P. Nunn “London Homesick Blues” – live from Texas Roadhouse, 1991

June 5, 2026 Dean Nardi 2

London Homesick Blues appears on Jerry Jeff Walker’s iconic 1973 live album, ¡Viva Terlingua! (1973). Recorded in Luckenbach, Texas, with The Lost Gonzo Band, the song was written and sung by band member Gary P. Nunn. It […]

Artwork for The Severed Limb album Skiffle in the Rain

The Severed Limb “Skiffle in the Rain”

June 5, 2026 Andrew Lefley 0

Resurrected English Skiffle band return to their roots with their first record in eight years. Skiffle, I hear you say, isn’t that Lonnie Whatsisname knocking out a homemade English rock and roll and singing about Gor’ […]

Interview: Greg Loftus – As both musician and carpenter, he would like to knock on wood

June 5, 2026 Dean Nardi 1

Greg Loftus comes from the town of Bourne, not far from the bridge that connects Massachusetts to Cape Cod. It is there that he practices woodworking, operates a club in nearby Falmouth and makes rock music […]

Freightliner “Canadian Cowboys” – blue jeaned dreams

September 17, 2026 0

This song by Canada’s Freightliner is about a dream, and a dream that died but not for the reason that dreams usually die – you know, the half-hearted try that ends in failure that’s followed by […]

Video: Fruition “Compass” – we all get lost, but we all can be found

September 17, 2026 0

Here’s the gorgeous new single from Portland band Fruition. Compass finds Fruition in fine form with beautifully arranged instrumental layers, building up in sweet melody. Kellen Asebroek’s vocal performance is clear and pure, a light and […]

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 […]

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