Jonathan Smith

RON SEXSMITH PRESS PHOTO for Hangover Terrace

Interview: Ron Sexsmith on “Hangover Terrace”, the importance of vulnerability, and Marks and Spencer as an indicator of success

August 7, 2025 Jonathan Smith 0

Americana UK recently caught up with master songwriter Ron Sexsmith – admittedly only after the dark clouds of technical hitches had lifted to reveal the blue skies of a clear line to Canada (thanks in large […]

Ashley Monroe “Tennessee Lightning”

July 31, 2025 Jonathan Smith 0

Sprawling offering from country A-Lister on a personal journey. Tennessee native Ashley Monroe has been a fixture on the Nashville music scene for many years now. Starting out as a songwriter, she developed a solo career […]

More People Really Should Know About: Noelie McDonnell

July 15, 2025 Jonathan Smith 0

It’s always a thrill when you get in on an artist right at the start of their career, and are able to follow their progress over years. One such (for your writer) is Ireland’s Noelie McDonnell, […]

Cory Hanson “I Love People”

July 15, 2025 Jonathan Smith 1

Sunlit Laurel Canyon vibes with a dark undertow. Cory Hanson originally came to attention through leading the psychedelic garage rock band Wand, but he has simultaneously led a solo career, and “I Love People” is his […]

Jackson Emmer “Battle Hymn of the Early Riser”

June 30, 2025 Jonathan Smith 0

Rich, warm storytelling from a masterful craftsman. A new name to Americana UK, Jackson Emmer’s “Battle Hymn of the Early Riser” is nonetheless his fifth solo album. Having played on the Bluebird Cafe stage and secured […]