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Insomnia and music go together. Love discovering new music to get lost in - country, singer-songwriters, Americana, folk, rock, punk.... Currently enjoying Courtney Marie Andrews, Elles Bailey, Nils Lofgren, Ferris & Sylvester, Chris Murphy, Jarrod Dickenson, Jerry Joseph, Frank Turner, David Ford, Patterson Hood, Glitterfox, Chuck Prophet, The Lottery Winners, Our Man in the Field...
Essentials

Essentials: The Top 10 Nils Lofgren songs

December 22, 2022 Andrew Frolish 10
For over fifty years, Nils Lofgren has been astonishing audiences with his magical wizardry on the guitar.  At the age of just nineteen, he was a key contributor to Neil Young’s classic ‘After the Gold Rush’ and this […]
AUK Mini-Gigs

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Roger Street Friedman

December 22, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
Here’s the latest in our occasional series of mini-gigs, opportunities for excellent artists to transmit the energy of a live performance directly into your home.  Roger Street Friedman and his band deliver an outstanding final mini-gig […]
Videos

Video Premiere: Preston Gunderson “Fall”

December 22, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
Check out the latest single from Minneapolis-based Preston Gunderson.  ‘Fall’ is a touching song, full of the narrative details of a loving relationship that has unravelled; many will be able to associate with the sentiment.  Gunderson’s […]
Videos

Video Premiere: Dan Israel “How Do I?”

December 20, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
Dan Israel’s latest single, ‘How Do I?’ is all based around a rhythmic strum that draws the listener in gently and surely as other musical layers are added to a song that grows steadily.  Over the […]
Videos

Video Premiere: Kate MacLeod “Wintergrace”

December 19, 2022 Andrew Frolish 1
Here is the video premiere of folk artist Kate MacLeod’s new rendition of the Jean Ritchie classic ‘Wintergrace’.  The beautiful new recording is part of a four-song project called ‘The Jean Ritchie Experience’.  Accompanied by gifted […]

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Video: Oh Pray Tell “Poor Black Woman Blues”

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Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

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Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”

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Live Review: Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge – 1st-2nd August 2026

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Video: Oh Pray Tell “Poor Black Woman Blues”

August 27, 2026 0
Here is Poor Black Woman Blues, the powerful new single from Oh Pray Tell, also known as the trio of Sally Titasey, Shayna-Adjowa Jones, and Betty Supple. It’s a song of resistance and finding strength together, […]
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Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

August 26, 2026 0
As the listener traverses the hills, mountains and valleys of Okkervil River’s albums, there are many treasures lying in wait. Some in plain sight, some hidden, others only to be discovered following repeated excursions. Navigating Down […]
Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0
Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

  • Video: Oh Pray Tell “Poor Black Woman Blues”
  • Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River
  • Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival
  • Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”
  • Live Review: Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge – 1st-2nd August 2026
  • Ferris & Sylvester “It’s A Joy To Be Alive”
  • Arborist returns with fourth album “Looking For Love” in the autumn
  • Kate Prascher “Sunday Afternoon”
  • Kingfishr “The Sunny Side Of The Street” – remembering Shane MacGowan
  • Video Premiere: Ardentjohn “Into The Night”
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  • Tris Robinson: What a brilliant version of this song. I will check out the band on the strength of this. Thanks
  • Terry Beers: Great interview of a great girl who shares her thoughts so authentically. Love her music!!!
  • Graeme Tait: Hi Alan, glad you enjoyed this month's EP Round-Up. As you say, plenty of good stuff, but particularly Monte Warden…

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Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0
Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]
Interviews

Interview: Nora Kelly holds space for the quirky in outlaw country music

August 24, 2026 1
It’s always the ride and not necessarily the destination that makes a trip through a Nora Kelly Band album worthwhile. The songs can be zany, intriguing and melancholic all at once, cavorting to their own primal […]
Interviews

Interview: Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester on why “It’s A Joy To Be Alive”

August 19, 2026 0
One thing everyone quickly learns as they get older is that time waits for no one, and that life continues its unstoppable flow forward. Americana UK has followed Ferris & Sylvester’s career since their first album, […]

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