Martin Johnson

Interview: Lifelong Nashville resident Stephen Flatt on his take on authentic country

April 19, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

Taking 20 years to record his debut solo album with the cream of Nashville players After a 20 year career writing songs, playing music and sessions in Nashville, Stephen Flatt has finally released his debut solo […]

Interview: Cristina Vane on playing McCabe’s Guitar Shop, delta blues and old-time music

April 15, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

Attending Princeton and the challenges of clawhammer banjo and borrowing Wynonna Judd’s husband. Americana UK doesn’t normally interview artists who have only just released their debut record simply because their backstory isn’t normally sufficiently developed to […]

Interview: Declan O’Rourke on his friendship with John Prine, and working with Paul Weller

April 12, 2021 Martin Johnson 2

The shock of writing a self-portrait and the joy of recording an Ink Spots tribute with John Prine. Who says you can’t teach a dog new tricks? Declan O’Rourke had built a respected career as a […]

Morgan Wade “Reckless”

April 8, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

Indie country with a mainstream rock’n’roll and pop attitude. This is an interesting album for americana fans, and not necessarily for all the obvious reasons. While Morgan Wade is only 26 and ‘Reckless’ is her debut […]

Interview: Rod Abernethy on his multiple careers and Bob Dylan Song award

April 6, 2021 Martin Johnson 2

How entering an LA TV talent show inadvertently delayed a career as an acoustic guitar playing singer-songwriter If I asked who has heard of Rod Abernethy then it wouldn’t be too surprising if most UK readers […]

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 […]

The Legendary Trainhoppers “A Conspiracy of Ravens”

August 11, 2026 0

The new Legendary Trainhoppers is a foray into studied presence and simple things cherished Indiana based band The Legendary Trainhoppers have been at it since their 2006 release, Ramble On. This latest release, A Conspiracy of […]

More People Really Should Know About: Erik Koskinen

August 11, 2026 0

America’s 250th birthday was a low key affair for me, although my updated Spotify Independence Day playlist – ‘USA 250’ – received some airtime. Joining the usual suspects on this quintessential semiquincentennial version were some new […]

Articles by Martin Johnson

Interview: Lifelong Nashville resident Stephen Flatt on his take on authentic country

Interview: Cristina Vane on playing McCabe’s Guitar Shop, delta blues and old-time music

Interview: Declan O’Rourke on his friendship with John Prine, and working with Paul Weller

Morgan Wade “Reckless”

Interview: Rod Abernethy on his multiple careers and Bob Dylan Song award

Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock

The Legendary Trainhoppers “A Conspiracy of Ravens”

More People Really Should Know About: Erik Koskinen

Cajun Corner – Summer 2026

Jeffrey Halford and The Healers “Used Parts”