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Video: Fine Lines “On the Town”

December 13, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0
Well after the trauma of the last 24 hours, this is something nice to go out with for the week dear reader. Fine Lines is a seven-piece UK band that plays roots-infused Americana, their debut album […]
Political Pops

Pick of the Political Pops: Pete Seeger “We Shall Overcome”

December 13, 2019 Mark Whitfield 1
This is for anyone who’s suffered over the last nine years, can barely contain the pain and grief of last night and is in fear of what the next five have in store. In all seriousness, […]
Features

This website kills fascists – Vote for hope today

December 12, 2019 Mark Whitfield 16
Today dear reader is one of the most important days for this country that we’ve faced in decades, certainly since 1979. I wrote a piece a couple of years ago on the day of 2017’s general […]
Features

Songs for the apocalypse: Billy Bragg “Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards”

December 11, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0
Tomorrow feels like the most important day this country has faced in many decades – more on that tomorrow – so for this week’s voyage to americanageddon, there couldn’t really be any other choice. Billy Bragg […]
News

The Local Honeys announce UK winter dates

December 9, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0
From the rolling hills of the Bluegrass and the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Kentucky duo The Local Honeys featuring Montana Hobbs on vocals, guitar and banjo, and Linda Jean Stokley on vocals, guitar and fiddle, […]

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For The Sake of The Song: Steve Forbert “Ebenezer’s Back In Town”

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This is Lorelei “The Singer in My Band”

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Anniversary Cheers: Levellers “Levelling The Land” celebrates 35 years

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Dom Flemons to release new album using Smithsonian’s collection of musical instruments

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Laura Cortese “Lucky Water”

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Steve Forbert
Features

For The Sake of The Song: Steve Forbert “Ebenezer’s Back In Town”

October 5, 2026 0
Steve Forbert arrived on the music scene in 1978 fully formed and alive with youthful energy and attitude. Fast forward nearly fifty years and he continues to make music that is consistently relevant and enjoyable. Touted […]
Album Reviews

This is Lorelei “The Singer in My Band”

October 5, 2026 0
Deeply human songs with indie sensibilities and shades of bluegrass. This is Lorelei is the moniker used by singer-songwriter Nate Amos. He’s also in the experimental, indie pop band Water from Your Eyes, where he plays […]
Anniversary Cheers

Anniversary Cheers: Levellers “Levelling The Land” celebrates 35 years

October 5, 2026 0
Warner Music UK/Rhino release a 35th-Anniversary version of the classic sophomore album from the Levellers. Originally released in 1991 with that iconic opening “There’s only one way of life / And that’s your own”, the Levellers […]

  • For The Sake of The Song: Steve Forbert “Ebenezer’s Back In Town”
  • This is Lorelei “The Singer in My Band”
  • Anniversary Cheers: Levellers “Levelling The Land” celebrates 35 years
  • Dom Flemons to release new album using Smithsonian’s collection of musical instruments
  • Laura Cortese “Lucky Water”
  • Live Review: First Aid Kit and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Albert Hall, London – 30th September 2026
  • Wynonna “Hear Me Now” – if only we could
  • Video: Charlie Sherbourne & The Nightbirds “All I Ever Wanted”
  • Some sad news to end the week with: Americana UK loses two of our best, Paul Kerr and Martin Johnson
  • Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Kyp Harness
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  • John Jenkins: Another Excellent show - love Mary Gaulthier. Wish i could write a song with her myself - Best wishes John

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Interviews

Interview: Fischer-Z’s John Watts reminisces on 50 years of making heartfelt music

October 1, 2026 0
The songs of John Watts, whether in his band Fischer-Z, in his other bands or as a solo artist, aren’t technically Americana, but everything in their construction and recording has the feel of exactly what Americana […]
Interviews

Interview: Shawn Colvin, celebrating 30 years of “A Few Small Repairs”

September 29, 2026 2
Shawn Colvin has long established herself as one of the most captivating of singer-songwriters. She’s an accomplished guitar player, possessed of a fine voice, and she’s a storyteller of great talent. Her first album, Steady On, […]
Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0
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 track on Maya de Vitry’s 2026 release, but […]

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Jeff Slate “Till New York City Dies” – a love song

March 20, 2024 0
As much a  love song to a beloved city as a love song to a beloved person, Jeff Slate’s latest single from his new album ‘The Last Day Of Summer‘ (has that been a Rick and […]
Videos

Video: Ruston Kelly “Jericho”

July 5, 2018 0
Now this is good.  From his debut album Dying Star, out on September 1st, Ruston Kelly delivers a song full of heart and soul, a quiet slice of ragged glory.  Nice video to accompany it as […]
Tracks

Something for the weekend: Alison Krauss & Union Station “Granite Mills”

February 28, 2025 2
Well that’s it from us for this week, Fridays have basically become the most exciting day of the week because you get a new episode of Severance. It’s given us some ideas for our writing team, […]

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