2026 – Page 164 – Americana UK

The Red Clay Strays to release their new album in June

April 28, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

The Red Clay Strays have unveiled their new album, Grateful, arriving via HBYCO Records/RCA Records on 5th June 2026. Produced once again by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit), Grateful […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Dan Bern

April 28, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

People used to call Dan Bern “the new Dylan” or sometimes “smarty pants.” There have been more than a few new Dylans over the years. Bern was not one of them. A pal of mine back […]

Joe Martin “Alone In Valentine”

April 28, 2026 Tim Martin 1

Fine songwriting given some Texas grit, but without the Nashville polish. Americana in its purest form. Joe Martin describes himself as a “21st century Troubadour,” and has been likened to Lyle Lovett, a comparison which is […]

Johnny Depp & Imelda May “Haunted” – London on a Sunny Day

April 28, 2026 Jonathan Aird 1

The latest single from the upcoming album 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan features a duet between Imelda May and Johnny Depp of the Hollywood Vampires. Originally the song was penned for the Sid and […]

Video Premiere: Ben Musser “Downtown Tree”

April 28, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

The new single from singer-songwriter Ben Musser is a heartfelt tribute to those who lost their lives in the tragic events of 11th September 2001. It’s also dedicated to the first responders, whose unimaginable courage was […]

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 […]

Kaz Murphy “Songs of Rebellion & Redemption”

September 17, 2026 0

Political activist takes aim at…. Guess who? Kaz Murphy’s fifth album finds him in sparky forms – taking on a multitude of targets and one racist, orange liar in particular. Straight from the start on the […]

Year: 2026

The Red Clay Strays to release their new album in June

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Dan Bern

Joe Martin “Alone In Valentine”

Johnny Depp & Imelda May “Haunted” – London on a Sunny Day

Video Premiere: Ben Musser “Downtown Tree”

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

Vinny Peculiar “The Curse of You Know Who”