Helen Jones

Various Artists “Sounds of the North West”

June 29, 2023 Helen Jones 2

A compilation that shines a deserving spotlight on some great emerging and more established talent from the North West of England. There is, it has been noticed, a high volume of AUK writers from the North […]

Ryan Curtis “Ain’t Ever Easy”

June 14, 2023 Helen Jones 0

Hugely powerful voice against a lively blue-infused country makes for an instant sit-up-and-listen second album. From the opening track on Ryan Curtis’ sophomore album ‘Ain’t Ever Easy’, his deep, gravelly baritone and the accompanying music that […]

The First Time: Helen Jones – Smash Hits Roadshow, Manchester G-Mex 1995

May 25, 2023 Helen Jones 0

I could lie to you and choose the far cooler Placebo as my first concert since it was my first parent free one in 2000, but I am nothing if not honest and the truth is, […]

Classic Americana Albums: Brandi Carlile “The Story”

May 24, 2023 Helen Jones 0

On the 1st August 2016, a crime was committed against the unsuspecting British public: LeAnn Rimes butchered ‘The Story’ live on teatime BBC One magazine programme ‘The One Show’. It’s a veritable behemoth of a song, […]

Tipps and Obermiller “Love (and Other Mysteries)”

May 23, 2023 Helen Jones 0

A cohesive debut as a duo from two veteran musicians who prove their talent as a pair. For Hilary Tipps and Steve Obermiller, the trajectory to their first album together was a long and unusual one: […]

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. […]

Videos

Video: Elliot C. Way “Bleed”

July 8, 2022 0

Check out the atmospheric video for ‘Bleed’ from Elliot C. Way, a tale of a failing relationship and unravelling love. He explains: “The song is a tragic romance gone awry. It is a love lost. An […]

Interviews

Interview: Hoth Brothers Band’s Sarah Ferrell on how she became a Hoth sister

April 23, 2021 0

The double bassist talks about how she joined the band and the challenge of taking her instrument on a river rafting experience. Despite having had to cancel their proposed first tour of the UK late last […]

Tracks

Track Premiere: Martin Ruby “Marfa”

October 21, 2020 0

Martin Ruby – who also goes under the name Marco North – is a songwriter who finds a lot to draw on for inspiration in his life. He started off in the New York music scene […]

Articles by Helen Jones

Various Artists “Sounds of the North West”

Ryan Curtis “Ain’t Ever Easy”

The First Time: Helen Jones – Smash Hits Roadshow, Manchester G-Mex 1995

Classic Americana Albums: Brandi Carlile “The Story”

Tipps and Obermiller “Love (and Other Mysteries)”

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”