Mark Whitfield

Watch a clip of Brandi Carlile’s new song “Cowgirls”

July 19, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

We leave you this weekend dear reader with a clip (filmed in portrait, the humanity of it…) of 2019 UK Americana Award Winner Brandi Carlile’s new song ‘Cowgirls’ which she played at California’s Pacific Amphitheatre earlier […]

Pick of the Political Pops: Tracy Chapman “Remember the Tinman”

July 19, 2019 Mark Whitfield 1

Our Pops-Master Mr Villers is taking a break at the moment so no witty commentary sorry but following Trump’s sideways move into out and out fascism this week at that rally, this particular track from Tracy […]

Joshua Radin announces new album, European dates

July 19, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

The lovely man who is singer-songwriter Joshua Radin has announced his new studio album ‘Here, Right Now’, which will be released on 4th October 2019 via his new label home, Nettwerk. He’s shared the album’s title […]

Kacy & Clayton announce Jeff Tweedy produced album “Carrying On”

July 18, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

Canadian folk/roots duo Kacy & Clayton have announced details of a new album ‘Carrying On’ which is due out via New West Records on 4th October 2019. The 10-song album has been produced by Wilco’s Jeff […]

Songs for the apocalypse: Great Lakes “Precious and Reckless”

July 17, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

Occasionally here at AUK we get sent an album which we probably wouldn’t have come across in a million years had someone not thought to wing it our way but which blows our collective mind. ‘Diamond […]

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: The Wandering Hearts “Teach Your Children”

May 28, 2025 0

Here’s the new single from popular UK Americana act, The Wandering Hearts. The trio – Chess Whiffin, Tara Wilcox and A.J. Dean – have twice topped the Americana/Country Chart in the UK and have been nominated […]

Videos

Video: Amanda Rheaume “The Skin I’m In”

January 24, 2019 0

Now here’s a song. The new single from Amanda Rheaume is a powerful and life-affirming song about triumphing over life’s daily battles. Great video too, you really should watch it.

Album Reviews

Ada Lea “when i paint my masterpiece”

August 18, 2025 0

Ada Lea offers an exploration into Canadian folk music, stepping into her intimately personal world whilst reflecting the modern life around her. “when i paint my masterpiece” is an album of detailed observations on Lea’s community, […]

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