Mark Whitfield

New Steve Earle album “Jerry Jeff” out next month – Listen

April 12, 2022 Mark Whitfield 1

New West Records have announced the release of a new album by Steve Earle and the Dukes ‘Jerry Jeff’ which lands on May 27th. The album pays tribute to influential cowboy troubadour Jerry Jeff Walker, who […]

Something for the weekend: Passenger “Against the Grain”

April 8, 2022 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it from us for another week dear reader and surprise! Passenger has a new album out – he often does this, with little to no forewarning – few artists manage to keep it under […]

Fancy writing for Americana UK? We are recruiting again!

April 4, 2022 Mark Whitfield 0

It’s barely been six months since our last reach-out but life as we know moves fast, so AUK is seeking enthusiastic writers who can write well to join our team and review new albums and EPs. […]

Los Lobos win best americana album at 2022 Grammys

April 4, 2022 Mark Whitfield 0

The Grammys were held last night and without anyone getting hit in the face, it was left to the awards themselves to do the heavy lifting. Los Lobos’ lovely ‘Native Sons’ album which we raved about […]

Something for the weekend: Fountains of Wayne “Valley Winter Song”

April 1, 2022 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it from us for another week dear reader. Today is the second anniversary of the passing of the Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger, one of the first musicians whose life was taken by Covid. […]

Some sad news to end the week with: Americana UK loses two of our best, Paul Kerr and Martin Johnson

October 2, 2026 5

We’re sorry to end this week with some sad news for regular readers which some of you will know already via social media. It’s been a very tough last few days for us as a team […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Kyp Harness

October 2, 2026 0

Kyp Harness makes music on his own terms and has been doing it for 35 years. He is prolific, having put out 20 independent albums of storytelling and melody, with his latest (Lovely) released in April […]

artwork for Mistaken For Wayne album "Whitefish"

Mistaken for Wayne “Whitefish”

October 2, 2026 0

Musical pursuits in the heart of rural Canadian life. Not only outside the music industry but within its margins (much less frequently at its very core), there are those for whom music is one of several […]

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