Martin Johnson

Interview: Ex-punk rocker Dave Hause on why he is happy to be associated with americana

November 11, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

Blood Harmony may have an americana vibe but Dave Hause’s rock’n’roll heart beats as strongly as ever Philadelphia based singer-songwriter Dave Hause is now a quarter of a century into his career that has encompassed punk […]

Fine Lines “Deadbeat Lullabies”

November 11, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

Folk-country infused americana from Northwest England but you wouldn’t know it Mark Radcliffe has something of a reputation in and around roots music as a broadcaster of note and sometime musician. ‘Deadbeat Lullabies’ is the Fine […]

Interview: Billy Bragg on a million things including accountability and empathy

November 4, 2021 Martin Johnson 4

How the power of music works and activism for the 21st Century. Billy Bragg is someone who needs no introduction to readers of American UK and those who are familiar with his work will recognise that […]

Bren Holmes “Everything You Never Wanted”

November 3, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

Irish rock is in safe hands with Bren Holmes as he also moves towards americana. Everything You Never Wanted’ may be Irish musician Bren Holmes’ debut album, but it comes after thirty years in the music […]

Interview: Ian Prowse on Attitunes and the holy River Mersey

November 1, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

The Scouse Springsteen and Strummer explains his musical convictions and inspirations. Ian Prowse is that rare commodity, a conviction musician, following in the footsteps of his first musical heroes Joe Strummer, Elvis Costello and Paul Weller. […]

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

August 12, 2026 0

Fiddler, singer, and songwriter Laura Cortese has announced Lucky Water, her first new album in six years, will be out on 9th October 2026 on Compass Records. Nearly a decade after moving to Belgium, Cortese has […]

Artwork for StephenJacques album "Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz"

Stephen Jacques “Les Surfeurs De Santa Cruz”

August 12, 2026 0

Lyrically and musically evocative surf-themed album from Virginia-based Stephen Jacques. Stephen Jacques’s last release, Pioneers and Fragrant Flowers, was favourably reviewed on these pages last year, our reviewer Fred Arnold praising its dazzling lyrical imagery around […]

Isreal Nash saddles up to reimagine Sweetheart of the Rodeo

August 12, 2026 0

Self-titled cosmic-country artist Israel Nash has announced his complete reimagination of The Byrds’ iconic album Sweetheart of the Rodeo, which will be released on September 25th. Attempting to reinterpret the landmark record through a modern lens, […]

Articles by Martin Johnson

Interview: Ex-punk rocker Dave Hause on why he is happy to be associated with americana

Fine Lines “Deadbeat Lullabies”

Interview: Billy Bragg on a million things including accountability and empathy

Bren Holmes “Everything You Never Wanted”

Interview: Ian Prowse on Attitunes and the holy River Mersey

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’