Helen Jones

Judy Blank “Big Mood”

September 9, 2025 Helen Jones 0

An Americana backbone runs through a set of catchy, cross-genre songs. There are many ways people fall in love with Americana, but for Netherlands native Judy Blank, her appreciation of the genre came about through classic […]

Bonnie & the Mere Mortals “Take Me to the Moon”

August 26, 2025 Helen Jones 0

An indomitable spirit runs throughout stories of relationships and resilience with a unique rock ‘n’ roll heart. “And no, we don’t need help carrying our guitars / We’ve been carrying our burdens for years,” opens world-weary […]

Night Moves “Double Life”

August 4, 2025 Helen Jones 0

Artful production and clever lyrics make the band’s fourth album in six years a standout. A note to any songwriters out there: if you’re going to write of the struggles or doubts in your relationship, it’s […]

The Wandering Hearts “Déjà Vu (We Have All Been Here Before)”

July 22, 2025 Helen Jones 0

The band pays homage to the original record whilst putting a spin on things that makes their recording a salient listen. “Déjà Vu” is exactly what you might be feeling when you listen to British americana […]

Classic Clips: Ray LaMontagne “Shelter” – BBC Four Sessions, 2007

July 4, 2025 Helen Jones 0

2025 marks 20 years since Ray LaMontagne released his debut album “Trouble”, and he’s marked that fact with not just a remastered version of it on vinyl for the first time, but also a tour playing […]

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The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

September 24, 2026 0

It’s week 2 of the search for our writers’ Top 10 UK americana albums, and Jonathan Hincks will doubt add to the debate with his choice, as follows: With the hands of the Doomsday Clock edging […]

Album artwork for The Fool by Embla and the Karldotters

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

September 24, 2026 0

Norwegian queer-country assertively and affectionately delivering. Embla Karidotter was the drummer for Norwegian indie band Razika for 13 years, before she chose to change direction and build on her love of country music with new band […]

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

September 24, 2026 0

On the 16th of October, Béla Fleck is to release the recording of a stellar Nashville night as a live album called Live Heart. On January 8, 2022, he and a multigenerational gang of musical heavy […]

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. […]

Album Reviews

Wayward Jane “The Flood”

September 13, 2023 0

Simple and delightful, third time’s a Charm for Edinburgh band. ‘The Flood’ is Scottish quartet Wayward Jane’s third album and it is a keeper. The Edinburgh band merges American and Scottish traditions and refreshes them both. […]

Videos

Video: Terra Lightfoot “It’s Over Now”

October 16, 2020 0

‘It’s Over Now’ is taken from Terra Lightfoot’s brand new album, released 16th October. The song features a typically soulful vocal, delivered over an up-tempo, foot-tapping rock rhythm. Lightfoot explains how the song came about: “It’s Over […]

Album Reviews

Rose’s Pawn Shop “American Seams”

February 20, 2026 2

A Southern Californian patchwork quilt of musical genres providing a comforter for turbulent times. Up in the North Star State recently, America’s seams appeared to be unravelling, with Minnesotans having to weather the chill of ICE. […]

Articles by Helen Jones

Judy Blank “Big Mood”

Bonnie & the Mere Mortals “Take Me to the Moon”

Night Moves “Double Life”

The Wandering Hearts “Déjà Vu (We Have All Been Here Before)”

Classic Clips: Ray LaMontagne “Shelter” – BBC Four Sessions, 2007

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

Izzie Walsh “Where Do We Go From Here?”

Americana Stories – Stephen Eyre “On the road”