2026 – Page 15 – Americana UK

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Clayton Chaney

July 8, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

With nearly two decades of songwriting under his belt, Clayton Chaney feels more connected than ever to his craft, offering some incredibly heartfelt, pensive, and witty songs grounded in real human experience. “I try to keep […]

CR & The White Lights “My Old Self”

July 8, 2026 Paul Russell 0

Highly accomplished album for fans of Wilco and the like. You have to hand it to Chris “CR” Gennone when it comes to naming his bands; consistency is at the fore. He loves the moniker CR […]

Live Review: State Fayre Festival, Hylands Park, Chelmsford – 26th-28th June 2026

July 8, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

State Fayre arrived in Essex beneath blazing sunshine and cloudless skies, three days of unrelenting heat that somehow seemed perfectly suited to a festival built around americana, country, roots and classic rock. From the moment the […]

Ferris & Sylvester “Jealous” – go green, my hulk

July 8, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

What’s this then, Issy Ferris is pining to inspire jealousy? That does seem to be the main thrust of the latest single from the latest album, It’s A Joy To Be Alive, set to be released […]

Video: Pokey LaFarge “The Thing” – I can’t get no satisfaction

July 8, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the latest single from Illinois singer-songwriter Pokey LaFarge. The Thing is a brilliantly moody song, built around insistent percussion and an infectious groove that makes you want to move and sway. LaFarge delivers a smooth […]

Video Interview: Alex Amen on “Sun Of Amen” as he comes of age as a songwriter

July 21, 2026 0

Alex Amen is making waves as one of the new breed of songwriters to keep a very close eye on. Born in Texas, he has lived in communes on the West Coast, formed and played in […]

Artwork for Sailing Sones album "Slow Magic"

Sailing Stones “Slow Magic”

July 21, 2026 0

Absorbing collection of songs that subtly reveal the quiet joys of motherhood. The first sound that emerges from the new Sailing Stones album, Slow Magic, is the metronomic rhythm of a baby’s heartbeat with its gentle […]

More People Really Should Know About: Travis Shallow

July 21, 2026 0

If you’ve ever found yourself searching for music that offers comfort without pretending life is easy, then you should know Travis Shallow. He writes songs that acknowledge the darkness but never surrender to it, and he […]

Year: 2026

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Clayton Chaney

CR & The White Lights “My Old Self”

Live Review: State Fayre Festival, Hylands Park, Chelmsford – 26th-28th June 2026

Ferris & Sylvester “Jealous” – go green, my hulk

Video: Pokey LaFarge “The Thing” – I can’t get no satisfaction

Video Interview: Alex Amen on “Sun Of Amen” as he comes of age as a songwriter

Sailing Stones “Slow Magic”

More People Really Should Know About: Travis Shallow

Live Review: Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons + Red Hash + Ella Spencer, Water Rats, London – 8th July 2026

Martin Carthy “Along the Road Forever – Live at the BBC”