Mark Whitfield

Drive-By Truckers return with new album “Welcome 2 Club XIII”

April 13, 2022 Mark Whitfield 0

Watch the new video to the title track from it below. Drive-By Truckers have announced the release of their 14th studio album, ‘Welcome 2 Club XIII’, due via ATO Records on Friday, June 3rd, and to […]

New Steve Earle album “Jerry Jeff” out next month – Listen

April 12, 2022 Mark Whitfield 1

New West Records have announced the release of a new album by Steve Earle and the Dukes ‘Jerry Jeff’ which lands on May 27th. The album pays tribute to influential cowboy troubadour Jerry Jeff Walker, who […]

Something for the weekend: Passenger “Against the Grain”

April 8, 2022 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it from us for another week dear reader and surprise! Passenger has a new album out – he often does this, with little to no forewarning – few artists manage to keep it under […]

Fancy writing for Americana UK? We are recruiting again!

April 4, 2022 Mark Whitfield 0

It’s barely been six months since our last reach-out but life as we know moves fast, so AUK is seeking enthusiastic writers who can write well to join our team and review new albums and EPs. […]

Los Lobos win best americana album at 2022 Grammys

April 4, 2022 Mark Whitfield 0

The Grammys were held last night and without anyone getting hit in the face, it was left to the awards themselves to do the heavy lifting. Los Lobos’ lovely ‘Native Sons’ album which we raved about […]

Lisa Bouchelle “A Light To Come Home To” – feat. Amanda Shires & Larry Campbell

July 6, 2026 0

A Light To Come Home To is the shining opening song on the new album, Vandals, Thieves & Lovers, from Lisa Bouchelle, and it features two special contributors, with Amanda Shires on violin and Larry Campbell […]

Video Premiere: Visions Of Albion “In The Past”

July 6, 2026 0

Check out the new video for In The Past by Liverpool duo Visions Of Albion. Opening with bird song and full of vibrant colours- red roses and lipstick- the video is a fine accompaniment to one […]

Something for the weekend: Truman Sinclair “4th of July”

July 3, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm tonight. Don’t forget about our 25 year anniversary event in November which takes place […]

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