Mark Whitfield

John Hiatt to receive performing-rights honour next month

August 8, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

Rolling Stone is reporting that americana legend (and he genuinely is) John Hiatt, whose songs have been recorded by everyone from Bonnie Raitt and Willie Nelson to Bob Dylan and Iggy Pop, is going to be […]

“Silver Jews” David Berman dies

August 8, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

Really sad news this morning of one of American UK’s musical heroes – only last month we gave his new Purple Mountains album a 9 out of 10 – “Not a single mention of any majesties”. […]

Songs for the apocalypse: The Adventures “Don’t Blame it on the Moon”

August 7, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

One of our writers Paul Villers is running a terrific series on AUK at the moment called “What Is This Americana Thing Anyway?” (or WITATA as we say in the business) about how AUK writers got […]

Ruston Kelly covers Carter Family classic – Listen

August 2, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

We leave you this weekend dear reader with a little treat in the form of a new cover of the Carter Family’s ‘Weeping Willow’ by Ruston Kelly, whose ‘Dying Star’ album was one of our highlights […]

Pick of the Political Pops: Judy Collins “Send in the Clowns”

August 2, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

We are 90 days away from crashing out of the European Union like a petulant kid slamming the door behind them as everything falls off the shelves on the way out. Still, good to know we’ve […]

New release from Neal Casal archives due in November

October 6, 2026 0

Book Of Stories (Home Recordings 1998–2003) is a new 12-track collection of previously unreleased songs by Neal Casal, which will be released on 6th November 2026 via the Neal Casal Music Foundation/Blackwing Music/Royal Potato Family. The […]

“A lovely, thoughtful and humorous man” – Americana UK remembers Martin Johnson

October 6, 2026 1

Back in September 2019, I received an email after one of our semi-regular call-outs for new writers to join our team which said: “After 40 years in IT and process outsourcing I am current kicking my […]

Bap Kennedy “Above All, Love”

October 6, 2026 1

Timely release of demos from the late, great Bap Kennedy. In the history of all things Americana, one of the most tragic and sad pieces of news was when one of Ireland’s finest songwriters, Bap Kennedy, […]

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 […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Donal Hinely “Couldn’t Breathe”

September 15, 2020 0

Americana has often been used to make political and social statements. ‘Couldn’t Breathe’ from Donal Hinely is a powerful, topical response to the world we’re living in. Musically and lyrically, Hinely takes a direct, straightforward approach […]

Tracks

Ivan Moult “Lay Me Down” – Listen

March 1, 2018 0

When Winston Churchill felt the heavy hand of depression falling on him he would bestir himself and build a wall – bricklaying was his distraction. And whiskey in copious amounts. Ivan Moult has a different cure […]

Interviews

Interview: Cow Pie, a record label for UK country in 2020

October 13, 2020 0

If anyone has ever had the temerity to question the UK in Americana UK then this interview with Patrick Hart, chief cook and bottle washer and owner of Cow Pie Records will put that question to […]

Articles by Mark Whitfield

John Hiatt to receive performing-rights honour next month

“Silver Jews” David Berman dies

Songs for the apocalypse: The Adventures “Don’t Blame it on the Moon”

Ruston Kelly covers Carter Family classic – Listen

Pick of the Political Pops: Judy Collins “Send in the Clowns”

New release from Neal Casal archives due in November

“A lovely, thoughtful and humorous man” – Americana UK remembers Martin Johnson

Bap Kennedy “Above All, Love”

Book Review: Bobbo Byrnes “Too Many Miles”

Lyal Strickland “Shooter Of Truth”