Martin Johnson

Video Interview: Chip Taylor on “The Truth and Other Things”

March 4, 2025 Martin Johnson 1

How the legendary King Records took a chance on a young New York-based country songwriter. While he may be the brother of Jon Voight and the uncle of Angelina Jolie, Chip Taylor has managed to carve […]

Video Interview: Simon Nicol on Fairport Convention’s latest tour

February 25, 2025 Martin Johnson 0

Leaving the music industry in the ‘80s probably ensured Fairport Convention’s long term survival. Fairport Convention and its various alumni are firm favourites of Americana UK and our readership, but in all the coverage and interviews […]

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band “Honeysuckle”

February 19, 2025 Martin Johnson 0

Real country blues for the modern age. Country blues developed in the Southern states of America in the late 19th and early 20th Century before the advent of sound recording and radio. While it was played […]

Interview: Amy Boone on “Mr Luck & Ms Doom”

February 18, 2025 Martin Johnson 0

An insight into what makes the Delines’ music so unique. Regular visitors to Americana UK can be in no doubt of the high regard in which the music of the Delines is held. We have spoken […]

Interview: The Heavy Heavy’s Georgie Fuller and Will Turner discuss real music

February 12, 2025 Martin Johnson 0

How legacy artists provided the creative inspiration for new music for the 2020s. There is definitely something in the air as more and more young bands and artists are not afraid to wear the influence of […]