Emily Dongray

Stories of the West “Maybe That’s Good for You” (Young Ancianos, 2020)

February 12, 2020 Emily Dongray 0

Stories of the West is Tim Francis, a singer-songwriter from the Twin Cities, whose past is shrouded in mystery, or at least absent. There are no album notes, no bio, only a simple website to stream […]

Bart Budwig “Another Burn on the AstroTurf” (Fluff and Gravy, 2020)

January 22, 2020 Emily Dongray 0

Like many Americana artists, Bart Budwig is 90% cigarettes and beard, but unlike many, this one is 10% Hawaiian shirt. Mysteriously self-identifying as a “son of Idaho”, Budwig’s appearance is visually striking before the band even […]

Sam Weber “Everything Comes True” (Sonic Unyon, 2019)

December 16, 2019 Emily Dongray 0

I From North Saanich, Canada to L.A., Sam Weber is the musical ambassador for British Columbia. Touring since 2013, this talented multi-instrumentalist has written ‘Everything Will Come True’ both on the road and on his parent’s piano. […]

May Erlewine “Second Sight” (Earthwork, 2019)

December 10, 2019 Emily Dongray 0

Deep within the rustbelt, May Erlewine has written her 20th release to date bringing another slice of Big Rapids to the international stage. A multi-instrumentalist with soul, the daughter of Allmusic founder Michael Erlewine, and a […]

Dan Israel “Social Media Disorder” (Independent, 2019)

October 22, 2019 Emily Dongray 0

His most Pop and Rock release to date, Midwestern artist Dan Israel changes his life and with it his musical style. From the first trumpet blast, it is apparent that this album has diverged from the […]

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The Jayhawks announce new album “Sanctuary Park”

June 24, 2026 2

Putting some meat on the bones of last week’s passing reference to a new album when announcing their upcoming live dates, we can now reveal that the new album by The Jayhawks is called Sanctuary Park […]

artwork for Andrew Sa album "American Rough"

Andrew Sa “American Rough”

June 24, 2026 0

The remarkable debut of a 21st-century crooner. Where do crooners come from? Surely this thought must have kept you awake in the late hours, when time stands still and there’s nothing to do but face the […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Ben Folds Five

June 24, 2026 0

Ben Folds Five were a three-piece band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They were together only a short while before the seven-year itch sent lead vocalist Ben Folds off to work on solo projects. This article […]

Interviews

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0

Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

Interviews

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

Features

Here are the results of the Americana UK Readers’ Poll 2025

December 23, 2025 14

So here we go again – as is tradition, on our last day of publishing for the year, we can share with you the results of this year’s readers poll in which hundreds of you voted […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Joe Edwards “Trouble”

April 20, 2020 0

There’s a great foot-tapping groove to this new single from Joe Edwards. ‘Trouble’ is taken from Edwards’ new album, ‘Keep on Running’, which drops on 22nd May. Edwards has been performing blues and acoustic roots music […]

Album Reviews

Ron Sexsmith “Vivian Line”

February 22, 2023 0

Mayor of Melody Town, Ontario re-elected for the 17th time. Americana songwriting has a history. Perhaps more than any other genre of popular song, the annals of whatever it is that presents as Americana are littered […]

Articles by Emily Dongray

Stories of the West “Maybe That’s Good for You” (Young Ancianos, 2020)

Bart Budwig “Another Burn on the AstroTurf” (Fluff and Gravy, 2020)

Sam Weber “Everything Comes True” (Sonic Unyon, 2019)

May Erlewine “Second Sight” (Earthwork, 2019)

Dan Israel “Social Media Disorder” (Independent, 2019)

The Jayhawks announce new album “Sanctuary Park”

Andrew Sa “American Rough”

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Ben Folds Five

Ady Johnson “Under Gainsborough Skies”

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share