2026 – Page 142 – Americana UK

Interview: Michael Timmins on “More Acoustic Junk”, Cowboy Junkies and, well… other Mike stuff

March 25, 2026 Dean Nardi 1

A few months ago, we got an album of more (acoustic) junk from the Junkies. Okay, that is a horrible image. Better start over. Michael Timmins, along with siblings Margo and Peter, and Alan Anton, the […]

Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck to release traditional collaboration in May 2026

March 25, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

5x Grammy-winning soprano Renée Fleming and 19x Grammy-winning banjo supremo Béla Fleck announced The Fiddle and the Drum, a collaborative album celebrating Appalachian bluegrass and folk music to be released on 29th May 2026 via Thirty […]

artwork for The Sarandon's album Long Way Home

The Sarandons “Long Way Home”

March 25, 2026 Sebastian Reyes Turner 0

Toronto music stalwarts’ third album is a confident step forward. The Sarandons are a Toronto-based band made up of Dave Suchon (lead vocals and guitar), Damian Coleman (vocals and bass), Edmund Cummings (vocals and keys), Craig […]

Sam Grassie “Burning Of Auchindoun” – flames take you, and be damned

March 25, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

There is something exciting going on in the world of folk, at least it seems that way, as we seem to be going through one of those periods of renewal when a crop of astonishing musicians […]

Video Premiere: Brock Davis “Nowhere Near Ready”

March 25, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the video premiere of the heartfelt new single from Santa Cruz, California-based singer-songwriter Brock Davis. The notes tumble and roll from Davis’s guitar in a stream of melody while his reflective, intimate vocal flows over […]

The latest AUK podcast is now available featuring Sophie Moore

July 24, 2026 0

This week’s podcast features a delightful chat with Sophie Moore, whose album Trouble In Mind is out today. Sussex-based Sophie tells how the album came about and the power of asking the question as she relates […]

Bee Appleseed “Escape From The Digital World” – turn off, tune out, fall into the world

July 24, 2026 0

And here we find ourselves in a bit of an oxymoron kind of situation in that we’re going to showcase a song that advocates turning your back on the relentless assault of the digital world and […]

Video: Sorrel Nation “Ran Jonny Ran” – longing and misplaced loyalty

July 24, 2026 0

Here’s the latest single from roots singer-songwriter Sorrel Nation. Ran Jonny Ran is an atmospheric exploration of hard-won truths; it’s beautifully arranged and made all the more impactful by Nation’s emotive vocal delivery. She demonstrates her […]

Year: 2026

Interview: Michael Timmins on “More Acoustic Junk”, Cowboy Junkies and, well… other Mike stuff

Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck to release traditional collaboration in May 2026

The Sarandons “Long Way Home”

Sam Grassie “Burning Of Auchindoun” – flames take you, and be damned

Video Premiere: Brock Davis “Nowhere Near Ready”

The latest AUK podcast is now available featuring Sophie Moore

Bee Appleseed “Escape From The Digital World” – turn off, tune out, fall into the world

Video: Sorrel Nation “Ran Jonny Ran” – longing and misplaced loyalty

Essentials: The Top 10 Americana Tracks by the least likely suspects

Ed Askew “The Final Painting”