2026 – Page 131 – Americana 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 […]

Interview: Michael Weston King on why “Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore”

April 2, 2026 Martin Johnson 0

How the worst kind of family tragedy can lead to a career high British americana stalwart and music award winner Michael Weston King is releasing a new solo album, Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore. On the […]

The Songs Remain: Chip Taylor (1940 -2026)

April 2, 2026 Martin Johnson 4

New York country-influenced songwriter who inadvertently helped launch Jimi Hendrix’s career. He may have been the brother of Jon Voight, and the uncle of Angelina Jolie, but Chip Taylor was a songwriter’s songwriter, who maintained his […]

Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Rabbits”

July 24, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week, and we leave you dear reader with a new song from Alberta’s Starpainter who this week have officially confirmed their new album, Cayenne Flowerbed, which will be out […]

Artwork for Jenny Reynolds album "Willow and Stone"

Jenny Reynolds “Willow and Stone”

July 24, 2026 0

Songs on surviving life from an accomplished singer-songwriter, with hints of jazz amongst the folk rock accompaniment. Jenny Reynolds is a singer-songwriter, initially from Boston but now firmly a part of the Texas scene for the […]

Interview: The Lives of Famous Men take the elevator upward

July 24, 2026 0

End Times Elevator Music is a special record to behold. From the Link Wray fuzz guitar rumbles on opener No Alarm to the title track closer, which arrives like Ben Schneider and Brendan Urie collaborated, there […]

Year: 2026

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)

Interview: Michael Weston King on why “Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore”

The Songs Remain: Chip Taylor (1940 -2026)

Something for the weekend: Starpainter “Rabbits”

Jenny Reynolds “Willow and Stone”

Interview: The Lives of Famous Men take the elevator upward

Classic Clips: Patty Loveless and Chris Stapleton “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive” at CMA Awards, 2022

Teenage Fanclub don’t dare to dream on new album and tour this autumn