2026 – Page 181 – Americana UK

Interview: Thomas Ådland, of Thomas & The Angry Hearts, on Language, Love and Identity

April 13, 2026 John Lee 0

Two days before I heard them fill Martin’s Bar in Lillestrøm, I watched Thomas & The Angry Hearts make music in a wooden house surrounded by trees. In that studio, sound was built patiently: a harmony […]

Christina Martin “The Essentials”

April 13, 2026 Richard Parkinson 1

An excellent value compilation of songs from the Canadian singer-songwriter’s career. Nova Scotia, Canada, singer-songwriter Christina Martin has reached the point in her 20-year career when she feels the need to put out a compilation. It’s […]

TANASI “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)” – that’d be nice

April 13, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

We’ve had to explain before, and it is usually in relation to George Harrison, that the Fab Four get a special dispensation to appear here on the virtual pages of Americana UK due to their sharing […]

Video: Hiss Golden Messenger “Shaky Eyes” – Shedding old skin

April 13, 2026 Andrew Frolish 1

Shaky Eyes is the latest single from Hiss Golden Messenger, the North Carolina-based project of MC Taylor. Taylor’s gorgeous songcraft will be familiar to many readers, and this is a great example of his light tunefulness […]

Something for the weekend: Black Midi “Still”

April 10, 2026 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you haven’t got your tickets yet for our 25 year knees up featuring Chuck Prophet, Steve Wynn and a whole load more americana, you can pick them […]

New(ish) Dean Owens album out next month with intimate tour dates to support

September 16, 2026 0

Award-winning Scottish troubadour Dean Owens is nothing if not prolific! Since 2022, he has released 4 new studio albums (including recordings with iconic Latin rockers Calexico, and collaborations with celebrated Italian producer Don Antonio and Grammy […]

Mama’s Broke “Reunion”

September 16, 2026 0

Beautifully intimate offering from hugely talented Canadian duo rewards the attentive listener. Mama’s Broke, Canadian duo Amy Lou Keeler and Lisa Maria, have spent many a year on the road. Their 2017 debut album Count The […]

Live Review: Bright Phoebus Revisited, EartH, London – 8th September 2026

September 16, 2026 0

Bright Phoebus is one of the three great “lost” albums of its era – as special in its way as No Other or Forever Changes because, like these albums, it redefined what was possible within a […]

Year: 2026

Interview: Thomas Ådland, of Thomas & The Angry Hearts, on Language, Love and Identity

Christina Martin “The Essentials”

TANASI “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)” – that’d be nice

Video: Hiss Golden Messenger “Shaky Eyes” – Shedding old skin

Something for the weekend: Black Midi “Still”

New(ish) Dean Owens album out next month with intimate tour dates to support

Mama’s Broke “Reunion”

Live Review: Bright Phoebus Revisited, EartH, London – 8th September 2026

Clever Hopes “Even Gooder Than Tomorrow”

Bryan Adams wonders “How’s It Goin'” on new roots rock album about Canada