2026 – Page 159 – Americana UK

Big Love Car Wash announces first European, UK and Ireland Tour

May 1, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

Austin-based americana band Big Love Car Wash is crossing the Atlantic this summer for its debut European tour, bringing their blend of bluegrass, roots, and storytelling to audiences across Denmark, Sweden, England, and Ireland. The band’s […]

Hell In A Handcart: Dog eat dog – what do you choose?

May 1, 2026 Paul Villers 1

“In a time of universal deceit telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act” – George Orwell Once more unto the breach, dear friends – this latest in our occasional series of ramblings regarding all things political […]

Our new supporters playlist is out later today – win a pair of tickets to see Clover County and Jack Van Cleaf live!

May 1, 2026 Mark Whitfield 0

If you’re not subscribing to our monthly supporters newsletter you’ll be missing out on our exclusive supporters playlist of the best new americana we’ve heard over the last month which this month includes new tracks by […]

artwork for Shannon Clark album "All You Need To Know"

Shannon Clark “All You Need To Know”

May 1, 2026 Jonathan Hincks 0

Accessible soulful heartfelt Rust Belt americana that demands attention from needle drop to run-out groove. Raise high the red, white, and blue swallowtail of the Ohio burgee (the only non-rectangular state flag in the union); you’re […]

Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring the mighty MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger

May 1, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

This week’s podcast sees Keith discussing art and life, recording and touring, and much, much more with the wonderful MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger, whose new album I’m People comes out today. There are also […]

Top 10 UK Americana Albums of all time: John Lee

September 17, 2026 0

So today we start a new Top 10 feature, to find the best UK Americana album as voted by our writers – and we are up for the challenge and the weeks of bickering which lie […]

Live Review: The Long Road Festival, Stanford Hall Leicestershire, 27th-30th August 2026

September 17, 2026 0

The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Lutterworth, is a long-standing favourite, spanning the breadth of country and Americana – and beyond! After such a long hot summer, it seemed inevitable that the August bank holiday […]

Penelope Isles - album cover for "3" 2026

Penelope Isles “3”

September 17, 2026 0

Lush airy floatiness abounds as the siblings from the hippest city in the UK make it a hat trick. There is a floaty, gentle quality to this album. The vocals appear to understate yet fully capture […]

Year: 2026

Big Love Car Wash announces first European, UK and Ireland Tour

Hell In A Handcart: Dog eat dog – what do you choose?

Our new supporters playlist is out later today – win a pair of tickets to see Clover County and Jack Van Cleaf live!

Shannon Clark “All You Need To Know”

Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring the mighty MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger

Top 10 UK Americana Albums of all time: John Lee

Live Review: The Long Road Festival, Stanford Hall Leicestershire, 27th-30th August 2026

Penelope Isles “3”

Kaz Murphy “Songs of Rebellion & Redemption”

Robert Plant’s Saving Grace EP “All That Glitters” Record Store Day treasure to be released digitally