Tracks
Kashena Sampson “Away from Here” – Listen
Taken from her album Wild Heart, Kashena Sampson is the archetypal late starter who it is hard to believe has been previously overlooked. No more – Rolling Stone have given her a nod as someone in […]
Articles by Jonathan Aird
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Lord Huron “Hurricane (Johnnie’s Theme)” – Listen
Kick-drum folksters Lord Huron whip up a storm on this track – there’s high harmony vocals, stirring guitars and, yes, some kick-drum. Lord Huron are gigging in the UK right now – couple more dates to […]
Videos
Video : Barry Ollman “Words Matter”
Well, that’s it then, one year in and three to go (unless, unless…..). With Garry Tallent on bass, here’s Barry Ollman’s appropriate comment on….well, the least popular person 2017 as voted by Americana-UK readers. Funny how he […]
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John Stewart “Wild Horse Road” – Listen
Can it really be ten years since John Stewart left this mortal plane? Hard to credit. John Stewart was one of the voices of Americana – before it was Americana. If you know John Stewart you […]
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The Cover Letter “In My Soul” – Listen
Founded in the Texas garage of bassist Jarrod Nall and guitarist/vocalist Jacob Shipman in 2013, the band released their debut, self-titled EP just two years later. Their sophomore EP, Cities Made of Sand, came out in […]