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About Martin Johnson
I've been a music obsessive for more years than I care to admit to. Part of my enjoyment from music comes from discovering new sounds and artists while continuing to explore the roots of American 20th century music that has impacted the whole of world culture.
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More People Should Really Know About: Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams

September 19, 2023 Martin Johnson 0
It is very easy for things to be taken for granted, particularly those things that are generationally based. This applies to music as well, particularly now that the ‘60s and ‘70s musical generation is being called […]
Interviews

Interview: Ed Snodderly on his many-faceted career in the music of the American South

September 12, 2023 Martin Johnson 0
From learning old-time music in his family home to hosting John Lee Hooker, Guy and Townes. Ed Snodderly is a child of the American South and he so is obsessed with its culture and music that […]
Album Reviews

Allison Russell “The Returner”

September 7, 2023 Martin Johnson 0
Funk blends seamlessly with country folk in a joyous celebration of life and hope. Allison Russell had a twenty year career with various collaborations before she released her debut autobiographical solo album, ‘Outside Child’, which chronicled […]
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Interview: Toria Richings on being fired up for Nashville’s AMERICANAFEST

September 5, 2023 Martin Johnson 6
Travel opened her eyes to roots music and Australia helped develop it into her own style. Inspired initially by Neil Young and Joan Baez, Toria Richings always knew she was a songwriter but it took a […]
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The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Martin Johnson

August 31, 2023 Martin Johnson 27
How does anyone go about determining the top ten americana artists ever, and once you’ve worked that one out, how do you rank them in a meaningful way? These are the legitimate questions facing Americana UK […]

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The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 9th= Jason Isbell – “Elephant” (2013)

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The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 9th= Jason Isbell – “Elephant” (2013)

March 31, 2026 0
The second  of two songs that were voted equal ninth by our writers. Another shoo-in for the Top Ten list, given the high esteem in which Jason Isbell is held by americana fans. In our best […]
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Dylan LeBlanc returns to his “Cautionary Tale” and releases fan favourite demo

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Louisiana singer-songwriter Dylan LeBlanc has announced the 10th Anniversary re-release of his acclaimed album Cautionary Tale, which is due out on May 15, 2026, via Single Lock Records and includes a limited run on yellow vinyl. […]
Cover art for Norma album "Country Catering"
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Norma “Country Catering”

March 31, 2026 0
West Coast Americana from Norway’s Mississippi. The Østfold county is dubbed by some as Norway’s Mississippi, as the country’s longest river, the Glomma, flows through its densely populated lowland area on its way to the Oslo […]

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Behind the Songs: Natalie Del Carmen “Pastures”

March 30, 2026 0
When it comes right down to it, the heart of americana music has always been about connecting listeners to real experiences and emotions, and Natalie Del Carmen is currently one of the best examples of what […]
Interviews

Interview: Michael Timmins on “More Acoustic Junk”, Cowboy Junkies and, well… other Mike stuff

March 25, 2026 1
A few months ago, we got an album of more (acoustic) junk from the Junkies. Okay, that is a horrible image. Better start over. Michael Timmins, along with siblings Margo and Peter, and Alan Anton, the […]
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Interview: Bob Lind on “It Oughta Be Easy”

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Folk icon talks life, hope, and his 2026 record. Bob Lind recently released his fourth studio album of new material in the past fourteen years, “It Oughta Be Easy,” a characteristically literate, introspective, and often humorous […]

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Watch the Live-to-Tape Livestream: Bahamas ft. Dawes April 10th 2021

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We music-lovers have missed live shows over the last year.  However, one of the genuine highlights of recent months has been the explosion in online gigs and the way that artists and promoters have increasingly used […]
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Video: Gene Clark & Carla Olsen “Gypsy Rider”

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This weeks retro slot features the late great Gene Clark accompanied by Carla Olsen on a wonderful song from his last album So Rebellious A Lover.  Have a good weekend everyone.
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Brown Horse “Total Dive”

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Another stellar offering from a band with a burgeoning reputation. Norfolk’s Brown Horse is a band that is nothing if not prolific. Total Dive is the band’s third album in as many years. That productivity probably […]

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