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Songs for the apocalypse: Jay Farrar “Station to Station”

April 16, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0
Being an americana site we have to mention our own version of the Oasis vs Blur war, Son Volt vs Wilco (admittedly not quite the same war as Oasis and Blur were never in the same […]
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RS Country publishes “Social Distancing” interviews with Williams and Malin

April 16, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0
RS Country has started to publish what they’re calling “Social Distancing” interviews with some of the better-known names in music including Lucinda Williams and Jess Malin where they ask them a standard set of questions about […]
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Jason Isbell and 400 Unit play silo version of “24 Frames” – Watch

April 15, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0
Jason Isbell has gathered his 400 Unit assemble who are currently scattered around Nashville in their own respective quarantine holes to perform a remote version of their classic ’24 Frames’. Although the track is a live […]
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Ruston Kelly releases new song “Brave” – Watch

April 14, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0
The lovely Ruston Kelly whose last album ‘Dying Star’ was one of our records of 2018 has returned with a new song ‘Brave’ which you can watch the video for below. Dedicated to his mum, it […]
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Sturgill Simpson tests positive for Covid-19

April 14, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0
Sturgill Simpson has announced in a lengthy Instagram post that he has tested positive for COVID-19, writing that he received the diagnosis on Friday after almost a month of not exhibiting symptoms. Simpson describes his frustration […]

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Les Thomas “I Remember Everything”

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July 10, 2026 0

Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring author and journalist Liz Thomson

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Ellie Holcomb “What Would I Do Without You” – watcha say?

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Video: Chris Pierce “Madonna Of The San Joaquin” – the hypocrisy of sanctimony

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Essentials: Americana Podcasts and Internet Radio updated for 2026

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Album Reviews

Les Thomas “I Remember Everything”

July 10, 2026 0
Les Thomas sparks memories and hope with this self-produced gem. Les Thomas uses an 1840 painting by J.M.W Turner for the cover of his latest record. The Slave Ship depicts a dramatic seascape as the ship […]
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Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring author and journalist Liz Thomson

July 10, 2026 1
This week, Keith has a wonderful chat with Liz Thomson, esteemed journalist, author, broadcaster, activist, and founder of The Village Trip. There’s new stuff from Alex Amen, Electric Elm, Hawk & Steel, Rhiannon Giddens, and Jason […]
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Ellie Holcomb “What Would I Do Without You” – watcha say?

July 10, 2026 0
Here’s a nice turn-around, as Drew & Ellie Holcomb release covers of each other’s songs. Released at the end of June, Drew offered his take on Ellie’s Constellations, while Ellie reimagines Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors’ […]

  • Les Thomas “I Remember Everything”
  • Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring author and journalist Liz Thomson
  • Ellie Holcomb “What Would I Do Without You” – watcha say?
  • Video: Chris Pierce “Madonna Of The San Joaquin” – the hypocrisy of sanctimony
  • Essentials: Americana Podcasts and Internet Radio updated for 2026
  • The Proclaimers announce an ‘offensive’ new album and more tour dates
  • AUK Shortcuts: Richard Neuberg, Grapes of Grain, Freedom Heartsong, Grain Electric, Erik Rabasca, Tony Kamel, Jeremy Beggs, Jenner Fox & Jeremy Elliott, and Skydiggers
  • Sophie Wellington “Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Still”
  • Live Review: Tift Merritt, The Lower Third, London – 28th June 2026
  • Benjamin Miller “So What” – to just care not
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Interview: Hank Alrich and his sonic explorations

July 7, 2026 1
Like the old sailors of yore, Hank Alrich sure knows how to spin a yarn, though I doubt his are made up or heavily stretched. They keep your attention. I would contentedly sit in an armchair […]
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Interview: Dietmar Leibecke on the ethos of Germany’s Static Roots Music Festival

July 6, 2026 3
Americana UK’s Rick Bayles’ monthly column, Vox Continental, shines a light on what is happening on the americana front in Europe. In his most recent column, Rick gave the nod to the Static Roots Festival, which […]
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Video Interview: Rodney Crowell on why “Then Again” is better late than never

July 2, 2026 0
It is sometimes forgotten that Gram Parsons did not enjoy commercial success as a solo artist during his short life, and that it was Emmylou Harris who took his sound to a wider audience with the […]

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Tyler Childers + The Local Honeys, Academy 2, Manchester, 18th January 2020

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Almost two years ago to the day, Tyler Childers played a solo acoustic set to less than 100 people in a small basement venue in central Manchester. Today he is again in town, only this time […]
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Tyler Ramsey “New Lost Age” – the world is unknowable

October 16, 2023 0
Tyler Ramsey returns with a new album and a somewhat new sound.  On ‘New Lost Ages‘ – whose title track we’re sharing today – Tyler Ramsey has formed a power trio with bassist Morgan Henderson (Fleet […]
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Joe Pug “The Flood In Color” (Nation of Heat Records, 2019)

August 30, 2019 0
In what is turning into a vintage year for quiet reflective music we now have Joe Pug’s new album ‘The Flood In Color‘. Don’t be fooled by the sleeve which looks like something from a 1970’s […]

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