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Okkervil River “Denomination Blues” – Listen

April 20, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
This has been an amazing project, we’ll miss it when it’s over for the time being at least. Consequence of Sound report: “We’re nearing the end of the ambitious Our First 100 Days project and, though the great orange beast […]
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Ferris & Sylvester: “Save Yourself” – Listen

April 19, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
‘Save Yourself’ is the debut single from Ferris & Sylvester (Ferris is no relation to Tweety Pie), and it’s a bittersweet love song, with some haunting harmonies and delicate guitars, recorded in Youth’s Space Mountain Studios […]
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Sam Outlaw announces UK dates for July

April 19, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
Sam Outlaw, who released his sophomore album “Tenderheart” on Friday last week (it was a good Friday for him) has announced some UK dates for July where you can sample his wares in person.  The reviews […]
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Terry Allen “Stroll” – Listen

April 19, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
This is by way of Stereogum this morning who report that “Country singer Terry Allen is the latest artist to contribute a song to the anti-Trump Our First 100 Days project. He’s offered up a new […]
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Dylan documentary to be shown on 1965 tour stops

April 19, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
And if you were a massive fan you could do all the dates and watch the film 7 times. If you really loved Bob you would. Uncut reports: “Dates have been announced for a UK tour celebrating […]

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Christina Martin “The Essentials”

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An excellent value compilation of songs from the Canadian singer-songwriter’s career. Nova Scotia, Canada, singer-songwriter Christina Martin has reached the point in her 20-year career when she feels the need to put out a compilation. It’s […]
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TANASI “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)” – that’d be nice

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We’ve had to explain before, and it is usually in relation to George Harrison, that the Fab Four get a special dispensation to appear here on the virtual pages of Americana UK  due to their sharing […]
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Video: Hiss Golden Messenger “Shaky Eyes” – Sshedding old skin

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Shaky Eyes is the latest single from Hiss Golden Messenger, the North Carolina-based project of MC Taylor. Taylor’s gorgeous songcraft will be familiar to many readers, and this is a great example of his light tunefulness […]

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Interview: The Breath’s Stuart McCallum and Ríoghnach Connolly on collaborating with the Paraorchestra

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How to achieve true musical Symbiosis. The Breath are guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer Ríoghnach Connolly, and they ensure that the song is always at the centre of their alt-folk sound. That sound is rich, reflecting […]
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Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time

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In 2022, with her second studio album, Flesh and Bone, Cynthia Marchant explored spiritual truth and depth, and the magic of connecting with self and others in the many stages of life. Three years later, she’s […]
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Interview: Michael Weston King on why “Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore”

April 2, 2026 0
How the worst kind of family tragedy can lead to a career high British americana stalwart and music award winner Michael Weston King is releasing a new solo album, Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore. On the […]

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AUK’s Chain Gang: New Riders of the Purple Sage “Sweet Lovin’ One”

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Having been presented with ‘Wild Mountain Thyme‘ by The Byrds by my colleague Ljubinko Zivkovic last week the only logical step is to follow on with a song by the band New Riders of the Purple […]
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Pete Muller “One Last Dance”

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A mature, enchanting album that proves less can definitely be more. To say Pete Muller is a hugely talented guy would be an enormous understatement. Not only is he an excellent singer/songwriter, but wait for this. […]
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I See Hawks In LA “Live And Never Learn” – Listen

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Musically and lyrically imaginative I see Hawks in LA have recently released their latest album, of which this is the title track.  They start a UK tour tomorrow night in London the tour has dates through […]

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