2026 – Page 7 – Americana UK

artwork for Great Lake Swimmers album "Caught Light"

Great Lake Swimmers “Caught Light”

May 29, 2026 Sebastian Reyes Turner 0

New personal horizons are explored, reverting to the sound of the 70s. Led by frontman and founder Tony Dekker, Great Lake Swimmers have been around since the early 2000s. The band has evolved through a shifting […]

Photograph of the 8th edition of Sweet Sounds of the South

Live Review: Sweet Sounds of the South, Riverside Studios, London – 16th May 2026

May 29, 2026 Sebastian Reyes Turner 0

The sounds of two guitars interweave in the River Room of Riverside Studios, from where the Hammersmith Bridge is visible. Runners flash past the window, overtaking weekend strollers, but inside an introductory jam is taking place […]

Artwork for Lewis Pugh album "Heretics and Heritage"

Lewis Pugh “Heretics & Heritage”

May 29, 2026 David Jarman 1

Bluegrass meets folk and roots in fourth album from Leeds-based Lewis Pugh. Heretics & Heritage is the fourth album from Leeds-based Lewis Pugh, combining both bluegrass and traditional folk/roots influences. Pugh himself plays banjo, guitar, snare […]

The latest AUK podcast is now available featuring Ella Spencer on Maverick and Jim Keller on Vinylly

May 29, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

This week’s podcast finds Keith wrestling with technical issues (mainly his own incompetence) to bring you two interviews. First up, Ella Spencer (one of our Americana 25 artists) talking about Maverick festival and much more, and […]

Video: My Girl The River “Heavy” – just because I can carry it, doesn’t mean it’s not

May 29, 2026 Andrew Frolish 1

With gorgeous vocals, heavenly backing and a beautiful melody, the new single from My Girl The River is a fabulously tuneful anthem for resilience. Heavy is about the burdens we all carry within us, often unseen, […]