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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...
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Video Premiere: Brand New Zeros “Love You If You Let Me”

March 4, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0
The new single from Brand New Zeros is characterised by a rhythmic guitar strum and a strong bass line that will have you tapping your feet.  The London-based group debuted the song at AmericanaFest in January.  […]
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Video: Al Lewis “Symud ‘mlaen (Moving On)”

March 4, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0
The new album from Al Lewis, ‘Te Yn Y Grug’ (‘Tea in the Heather’), is a beautiful piece of work.  60 years ago, Welsh author Dr Kate Roberts released a book of short stories with the […]
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Video Premiere: Andrew Weiss and Friends “All the News Fit to Print”

March 3, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0
The latest release from Andrew Weiss and Friends is the opening song from their new album, ‘The Golden Age of Love & Chemistry’.  The song is a tribute to Tom Petty’s ‘An American Treasure’ and Weiss […]
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Video: Basia Bulat “Already Forgiven”

March 3, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0
Basia Bulat’s ethereal voice is beautiful on ‘Already Forgiven’, the latest single from the soon-to-be released ‘Are You in Love?’, which comes out on 27th March.  The video was shot in lovely natural spaces on film […]
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Video Premiere: Katie Blount “Dark Water”

March 2, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0
Katie Blount’s voice is simply beautiful and full of character on ‘Dark Water’, the title track from her new album.  In our review, we described the album as, “Intricate, spellbinding modern-day folk,” which is a perfect […]

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Okkervil River April 2008

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

Can't Live with it, Can't Live without it
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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 album Maximus Americanus 2026

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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Ferris & Sylvester “It’s A Joy To Be Alive”

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Okkervil River April 2008
Can't Live with it, Can't Live without it

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. […]
Dusty Wright album Maximus Americanus 2026
Album Reviews

Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”

August 26, 2026 0
An entertaining homage to americana music reminds us of the breathtaking scope of the genre. Self-described as an homage to americana music, Dusty Wright’s latest album offers a smorgasbord of nods to the genre. It would […]

  • 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”
  • Don’t forget our Americana 25 festival with Chuck Prophet, Steve Wynn and more – join us in Liverpool in November!
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  • Graeme Tait: Hi Alan, glad you enjoyed this month's EP Round-Up. As you say, plenty of good stuff, but particularly Monte Warden…
  • Alan Peatfield: Some very good stuff this month Graeme. However the icing on the cake is clearly Monte Warden & Wagoneers. I…
  • Stella: AGREE!!! Her songwriting is unbeatable

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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. […]
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Interview: Nora Kelly holds space for the weird in outlaw country music

August 24, 2026 0
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 […]
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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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Desolation Horse “Biff”

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Sparkly, indie Americana with heart and echoes of Laurel Canyon. Opening with the delightful ‘Good Boy 2’ this album is a softly spoken joy. There are hints of Fountains of Wayne, Sparklehorse and even Eels here as […]

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