2026 – Page 193 – Americana UK

Sounds from beyond the Shed 220 “The Crying Game”

February 9, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

Being a regular column, I find myself returning to themes occasionally (boringly repeating yourself – Ed), and this week I’m reflecting on how much closer to the surface those damn tears seem to be. This was […]

Steep Canyon Rangers “Heart’s The Only Compass” – with guest player Steve Martin

February 9, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

Upcoming banjo youngster Steve Martin gets a lucky break on Heart’s The Only Compass a very modern tale of love, co-incidences and fate from Steep Canyon Rangers. It’s the third track unveiled from their forthcoming 15th […]

Video Premiere: Morganway “Machine” – a breakup letter to Spotify

February 9, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

The latest single from UK-based Americana rock band Morganway gets right to the heart of problems faced by bands and artists in the music industry today. Like other musicians, they constantly give of themselves, from contributing […]

Something for the weekend: Billy Bragg “City of Heroes”

February 6, 2026 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm and it could be you who wins the pair of tickets for the Cambridge […]

Live Review: The Unthanks, Barbican Hall, London – 31st January 2026

February 6, 2026 Brian Hancill 0

To celebrate their 20 years together as a band, folk superstars the Unthanks played not one but two UK tours. Late last year they visited 19 intimate venues, many of them harking back to their very […]

Interview: Have Gun, Will Travel is constantly evolving – What a concept!

July 22, 2026 0

Have Gun, Will Travel is the name of the band with the emphasis on travel. Not so much touring all over the world, but exploration, whether in their three concept albums or the songs written for […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Peter Case

July 22, 2026 0

First things first, Peter Case has had a long and distinguished career and judging by the quality of his latest releases, he shows no signs of slowing down. By last count, as a solo artist, he’s […]

Album cover artwork for "Bury Deep My Heart" by Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves

Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves “Bury Deep My Heart”

July 22, 2026 0

Old-time country with dark and passionate words given a modern update with electronica. Owen Lake is the alter ego of Jeff Snyder, Director of Electronic Music at Princeton, and Bury Deep My Heart is his second […]

Year: 2026

Sounds from beyond the Shed 220 “The Crying Game”

Steep Canyon Rangers “Heart’s The Only Compass” – with guest player Steve Martin

Video Premiere: Morganway “Machine” – a breakup letter to Spotify

Something for the weekend: Billy Bragg “City of Heroes”

Live Review: The Unthanks, Barbican Hall, London – 31st January 2026

Interview: Have Gun, Will Travel is constantly evolving – What a concept!

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Peter Case

Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves “Bury Deep My Heart”

Andrew Farriss “The Prospector”

Steve Robinson & Ed Woltil “I Won’t Let Go” – a jingle-jangle morning