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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: The Ocelots “The Good of a Bad Year”

January 13, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0
Here’s some gorgeous, melodic melancholy from The Ocelots.  “The Good of a Bad Year” is an absorbing song, driven by rhythmic, tumbling, flowing piano and a vulnerable vocal performance.  Lush strings, subtle backing vocals from Jessie […]
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Video: Massy Ferguson “When You’re Not Around”

January 10, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0
Check out the recent single from Seattle group Massy Ferguson.  “When You’re Not Around” is a catchy, upbeat song that courses along on driving rhythms and jangling guitar.  Over the compelling instrumentation, Ethan Anderson’s voice has […]
Videos

Video: Afton Wolfe “Titanic”

January 9, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0
Afton Wolfe’s latest single is wonderfully atmospheric rendition of the David Olney song “Titanic”.  With pounding drums and searing, grinding electric guitar, the tone is set for this powerful, moody song.  Over the compelling instrumentation, Wolfe’s […]
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Video: Clara Mann “Remember Me (Train Song)”

January 8, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0
The new single from London-based Clara Mann is beautifully written and performed.  Mann’s melodic voice and emotive words are full of heart and longing, floating over delicate guitar.  Heavenly harmonies elevate her voice further.  The video, […]
Videos

Video: Zack Keim “Battery Lane”

January 7, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0
Check out the brilliant song-craft on display from Pittsburgh singer-songwriter Zack Keim in his latest single.  “Battery Lane” builds beautifully, with delicate guitar repeating over warm bass and gently pulsing rhythms.  When the percussion becomes more […]

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Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

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Album art for Chris Murphy "Songs From the Trees"

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

Album Reviews
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Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

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The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

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Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

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Tracks

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

August 28, 2026 1
Well that’s it from us for this week, and what a sad week it’s been for not just the americana and country communities but for, well human decency. Plaudits can be cloying when someone moves on […]
Album art for Chris Murphy "Songs From the Trees"
Album Reviews

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

August 28, 2026 0
A strong storytelling album, highlighted by good songs, exemplary playing and a fascinating soundscape. Chris Murphy was born into an Irish-Italian family in New York, growing up surrounded by a wide range of traditional music such […]
Classic Clips

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

August 28, 2026 1
On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an energetic […]

  • Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”
  • Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”
  • Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975
  • The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)
  • Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash
  • Iron & Wine announces “Hen’s Teeth (Deluxe edition)”
  • Damien Dempsey “Holywell”
  • The latest AUK Podcast is now available featuring MMJ’s Jim James on being Wowed Out
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Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 0
As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]
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. […]
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 […]

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Ben Hemming “Dead Man Blues” – Listen

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‘Dead Man Blues‘ leads off Ben Hemming’s new album ‘The Devil Beside Me‘ which is released on May 31st. The song has a pulsing beat which adds an additional edge to Hemming’s unsettling growl of a […]
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Pick of the Political Pops: Guided By Voices “Vote For Me Dummy”

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Here at Americana-UK Towers we are nothing if not democrats (that’s a small ‘d’ for our American friends). Every year we hold an election to vote in our glorious leader and every year The Editor wins. […]
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Gold Star “Phantom Sam” – anyone seen him?

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After the riot of sound from yesterday we thought we’d swing to the other genre end of thoughtful and melodic, with hints at the bedroom folk we used to be so fond of. Although in this […]

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