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Articles by Martin Johnson

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.
Obituaries

The Song Remains: Hargus “Pig” Robbins 1938 – 2022

February 1, 2022 Martin Johnson 2
Probably the greatest, and definitely the most influential, country music piano player of all time. The piano may be a ubiquitous part of the classic country sound, but this has not always been the case. In […]
Interviews

Interview: Talking Elephant Record’s Malcolm Holmes on his love of folk and ‘70s rock

January 25, 2022 Martin Johnson 0
From Fairport’s Ashley Hutchins and Iain Matthews to echoes of the ‘60s Canterbury Scene. Regular readers of Americana UK interviews will be aware that from time to time we speak to non-musicians who none the less […]
Classic Americana Albums

Classic Americana Albums: Dave Edmunds “Repeat When Necessary”

January 19, 2022 Martin Johnson 6
Echoes of the ‘50s but this music created a new wave with a Rockpile foundation. Dave Edmunds is an obsessive fan of ‘50s rock’n’roll, early ‘60s black and white pop, early R&B and country music, and […]
Interviews

Interview: Greensky Bluegrass’s Paul Hoffman on “Stress Dreams” and playing arenas

January 18, 2022 Martin Johnson 0
They may have a rock’n’roll attituded and a light show but they still don’t have a drummer. Can you still be viewed as a red-headed stepchild when you are over twenty years of age? I’m not […]
Interviews

Interview: Lucinda Williams on her AMAUK International Lifetime Achievement Award

January 14, 2022 Martin Johnson 0
With her collaboration with Charles Lloyd and “Lu’s Jukebox” album series Lucinda Williams keeps innovating. Lucinda Williams needs no introduction to Americana UK readers as her 40 years plus career could be viewed as a template […]

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Interview: The Roseline play sweet music but you must accept the thorns

Interviews
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Anniversary Cheers: The Mercy Brothers “Strange Adventure” celebrates 23 years

Anniversary Cheers
August 12, 2026 0
Artwork for Laura Veirs album "Temple Songs"

Laura Veirs “Temple Songs”

Album Reviews
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Laura Cortese

After six years, Laura Cortese announces new studio album “Lucky Water”

News
August 12, 2026 0
Artwork for StephenJacques album "Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz"

Stephen Jacques “Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz”

Album Reviews
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Interviews

Interview: The Roseline play sweet music but you must accept the thorns

August 12, 2026 0
It’s no secret that americana music in all its colorful variations has been prevalent and in vogue for years now as countless bands and singer/songwriters from the last two decades have found success filtering their music […]
Anniversary Cheers

Anniversary Cheers: The Mercy Brothers “Strange Adventure” celebrates 23 years

August 12, 2026 0
Cupcakes & Muffins re-release The Mercy Brothers album; Barrence Whitfield and Michael Dinallo join together in a musical journey of discovery, and it sounds spectacular. We are not used to 23-year anniversaries; they come around but […]
Artwork for Laura Veirs album "Temple Songs"
Album Reviews

Laura Veirs “Temple Songs”

August 12, 2026 0
A welcome and successful return to songwriting and making records. Temple Songs, the 14th solo album released by Laura Veirs, represents something of a comeback for the Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter, author, music teacher, podcaster and visual […]

  • Interview: The Roseline play sweet music but you must accept the thorns
  • Anniversary Cheers: The Mercy Brothers “Strange Adventure” celebrates 23 years
  • Laura Veirs “Temple Songs”
  • After six years, Laura Cortese announces new studio album “Lucky Water”
  • Stephen Jacques “Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz”
  • Isreal Nash saddles up to reimagine Sweetheart of the Rodeo
  • Live Review: Everette + Ned Swarbrick, 45 Vinyl Café, York – 5th August 2026
  • The Sound Gypsies “You Can Still Come Home” – home’s still there for ya’
  • Video: Carly Pearce, Molly Tuttle and Dan Tyminski “What If You Loved Me”
  • Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock
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Interviews

Interview: The Roseline play sweet music but you must accept the thorns

August 12, 2026 0
It’s no secret that americana music in all its colorful variations has been prevalent and in vogue for years now as countless bands and singer/songwriters from the last two decades have found success filtering their music […]
Interviews

Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock

August 11, 2026 0
Remarkably, it is twenty years since Frank Turner released his first solo EP: Campfire Punkrock. The very title was both a statement of intent and a conscious identifier, defining his sound and the purpose of his […]
Interviews

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0
At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

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Videos

Video: Johnny Dango “Hole In My Heart”

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Sometimes you need a bit of weird and this great video is certainly that, and Johnny Dango’s song is proper laidback cosmic American music and we need more of that too.
Videos

Video Premiere: Malin Andersson “Ships in the Night”

September 26, 2023 0
Check out the lush new single from Swedish songwriter Malin Andersson.  There’s a gentle rhythmic urgency at the beating heart of ‘Ships in the Night’, a hypnotic song that showcases the silken beauty of Andersson’s soft, […]
News

Tyler Childers announces new album “Rustin’ in the Rain” – shares video for first song

August 18, 2023 1
Kentucky’s Tyler Childers has announced details of his new album ‘Rustin’ In The Rain’, which will be released September 8th on Hickman Holler Records/RCA Records. Of the album, Childers shares, “This is a collection of songs I […]

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