2026 – Page 15 – Americana UK

Mary Gauthier “Alcohol and Adderall” – addiction blues

September 1, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

The thing is that Mary Gauthier knows what she’s talking about on the latest single from her upcoming album Reckoning, which is released September 25th on Soundly/Thirty Tigers. Not that this song, which those who caught […]

Video: The Long Version “Early Days” – anything that challenges you in a good way

September 1, 2026 Andrew Frolish 2

Here’s the latest single from London-based band The Long Version. Early Days has a genuine, nostalgic feel, reinforced through songwriter Jon Heal’s sensitive, heartfelt words: “Slowly read each turning page // Don’t hurry through these early days.” […]

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

August 28, 2026 Mark Whitfield 2

Well that’s it from us for this week, and what a sad week it’s been for not just the americana and country communities but for, well human decency. Plaudits can be cloying when someone moves on […]

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

August 28, 2026 Peter Thompson 0

A strong storytelling album, highlighted by good songs, exemplary playing and a fascinating soundscape. Chris Murphy was born into an Irish-Italian family in New York, growing up surrounded by a wide range of traditional music such […]

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

August 28, 2026 Bryan Bance 4

On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an energetic […]

Elaine Palmer announces Autumn UK tour

September 14, 2026 0

Buoyed by the fantastic reception for her latest album, Some Seek Silver, Some Seek Gold, North Yorkshire songwriter Elaine Palmer has announced a series of shows for the Autumn months. Released in April, the album received […]

Artwork for Ewan Macintyre album "On These Islands We Sing"

Ewan Macintyre & Herding Cats “On These Islands We Sing”

September 14, 2026 0

An atypical blend of influences results in an album of great appeal. There has never been a time like the present for the merging of traditions. Long before the advent of generative AI (which has certainly […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 252 “Emotions… funny things”

September 14, 2026 0

Been in a heightened state of emotion recently due to bereavement, thought I was settling down and getting back into the rhythm of things, but as I have been told a thousand times, these things are […]

Year: 2026

Mary Gauthier “Alcohol and Adderall” – addiction blues

Video: The Long Version “Early Days” – anything that challenges you in a good way

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

Elaine Palmer announces Autumn UK tour

Ewan Macintyre & Herding Cats “On These Islands We Sing”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 252 “Emotions… funny things”

Track Premiere: Paula Fong “What Are We Running From”

Video Premiere: Rachel Swain “Ghost”