Emily Dongray

The twelve days of the SXSW lineup: ten telecasters twanging

January 4, 2023 Emily Dongray 0

Editor’s note: Yes I know, but Christmas technically doesn’t finish until the 6th – humour us! The first and second waves of the 37th annual Texan showcase of new music SXSW lineup have been released, and […]

Red Rooster announces first names for 2023 lineup

January 4, 2023 Emily Dongray 0

Red Rooster has announced the first wave of artists performing at its eighth festival of Americana in 2023. Among the names announced is the Grammy award-winning blues artist Fantastic Negrito who had a new album ‘White […]

The twelve days of the SXSW lineup: nine cowgirls dancing

December 23, 2022 Emily Dongray 0

The first and second waves of the 37th annual Texan showcase of new music SXSW lineup have been released, and once again, it looks to be the sound of tomorrow. The festival runs a full six […]

The twelve days of the SXSW lineup: eight whiskeys a-slammin’

December 22, 2022 Emily Dongray 0

The first and second waves of the 37th annual Texan showcase of new music SXSW lineup have been released, and once again, it looks to be the sound of tomorrow. The festival runs a full six […]

The Twelve Days of the SXSW Lineup: Seven Slides a-Sliding

December 21, 2022 Emily Dongray 0

The first and second waves of the 37th annual Texan showcase of new music SXSW lineup have been released, and once again, it looks to be the sound of tomorrow. The festival runs a full six […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]

Interviews

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

August 28, 2026 1

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. […]

Tracks

Track Premiere: The Kipsies “Be Still”

August 12, 2022 0

The Kipsies are a band based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, who make a roots influenced music that draws on traditional bluegrass and old-time instrumentation, but with a progressive and modern sound that blends in elements of […]

Album Reviews

RISO “New Eyes”

July 14, 2022 0

Blending a great voice with good songs is the best way to make a great album – like this one. RISO is Matt Rolland and Rebekah Sandoval Rolland. They describe this album as “a document of […]

Videos

Video: Amigo the Devil “I’m Going to Heaven”

April 14, 2025 0

From the compelling opening lines, “I got time and I’m full of hate // Loaded on ketamine and heartbreak,” Amigo the Devil’s “I’m Going to Heaven” is full of drama and intriguing storytelling. Amigo the Devil, […]

Articles by Emily Dongray

The twelve days of the SXSW lineup: ten telecasters twanging

Red Rooster announces first names for 2023 lineup

The twelve days of the SXSW lineup: nine cowgirls dancing

The twelve days of the SXSW lineup: eight whiskeys a-slammin’

The Twelve Days of the SXSW Lineup: Seven Slides a-Sliding

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

Sarah McQuaid takes to the road again in the UK in November

Levi Foster “Appalachian Funk Tree”