2026 – Page 239 – Americana UK

Live Review: Midlake + The Bretheren, Electric Ballroom, London – 6th February 2026

February 20, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

It had been three long years since Midlake played in the UK, and so nothing – not the cold, not the rain, not the machinations of the UK’s public transport system – was going to prevent […]

Slim Dunlap at The Mad Riplle Hootenanny 27thNovember 2007

Anniversary Cheers: Slim Dunlap’s “Every Little Word” is a reissue of his two solo albums 30 years on, with added extras

February 20, 2026 FredArnold 0

Sadly deceased yet underrated ex-Replacements guitarist gets the full, beautifully packaged re-issue treatment with remastered solo albums and outtakes, demos and live recordings. Back in the late 1980s Paul Westerberg’s popular indie-rock band The Replacements had […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: BIRD

February 20, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

Janie Price aka BIRD is as much half-and-half as any dairy product you might stir into a coffee. Start with her given and aka names, then her half English, half Irish heritage, calling home in either […]

Chris Whitley from a 1990s benefit concert in New York City

Classic Clips: Chris Whitley “Big Sky Country” – Live At Les Nuis L’Emission, 29th February 1992

February 20, 2026 Paul Russell 2

Once first heard, it’s never forgotten. Chris Whitley’s astonishing 1991 debut album ‘Living With The Law‘ was like nothing we’d heard for a long, long time. At a time of pretty bland music coming form the […]

Artwork for Rose's Pawn Shop album "American Seams"

Rose’s Pawn Shop “American Seams”

February 20, 2026 Jonathan Hincks 2

A Southern Californian patchwork quilt of musical genres providing a comforter for turbulent times. Up in the North Star State recently, America’s seams appeared to be unravelling, with Minnesotans having to weather the chill of ICE. […]

Blue Twisted Steel “Turnstile Of Romance”

September 15, 2026 0

Innovation and variety abound in an ambitious debut from an Appalachian duo. The debate about what constitutes americana is a long-running one. Amongst many arguments and differences of opinion, one thing that does tend to unite […]

My Morning Jacket “Like A Hurricane” – take it to the bridge

September 15, 2026 0

We know you know My Morning Jacket and are well aware of Jim James. You probably know that obscure singer-songwriter Neil Young whose song is being covered. More than likely you’ve encountered The Preservation Hall Jazz […]

Video Premiere: New Earth Farmers “Atmosphere”

September 15, 2026 0

The new single from Bay Area-based New Earth Farmers drives forward on a burst of rhythmic energy. Dave Sampson’s bass and forceful drums from Nigel Twist provide that dynamic surge. Meanwhile, a searing slide guitar solo […]

Year: 2026

Live Review: Midlake + The Bretheren, Electric Ballroom, London – 6th February 2026

Anniversary Cheers: Slim Dunlap’s “Every Little Word” is a reissue of his two solo albums 30 years on, with added extras

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: BIRD

Classic Clips: Chris Whitley “Big Sky Country” – Live At Les Nuis L’Emission, 29th February 1992

Rose’s Pawn Shop “American Seams”

Blue Twisted Steel “Turnstile Of Romance”

My Morning Jacket “Like A Hurricane” – take it to the bridge

Video Premiere: New Earth Farmers “Atmosphere”

For The Sake Of The Song: Bob Dylan “Señor (Tales of Yankee Power)”

Track Premiere: Louise Bichan “The Standing Stones”