Martin Johnson

Interview: Corey Ledet on zydeco’s history and modern relevance

January 8, 2021 Martin Johnson 3

Modern day Zydeco star Corey Ledet looks back at his family’s19th century musical history and explains the joys of zydeco We may be in the middle of winter and experiencing the worst pandemic for a hundred […]

Interview: Lady Nade discusses her AMAUK nomination and the Music Venue Trust

January 6, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

Bristol’s own Lady Nade shares her joy at being nominated for Best Song Of The Year at AMAUK Awards 2021 and explains why she is a patron of the Music Venue Trust No one can argue […]

The Song Remains: Tony Rice 1951 – 2020

January 6, 2021 Martin Johnson 2

Legendary bluegrass artist and master acoustic guitarist Tony Rice passed away peacefully on Christmas Day 2020 and his passing was appropriately announced via a statement by his friend of many years, and bluegrass and country music […]

Interview: Jerry Castle on recording with Rolling Stones saxophonist Bobby Keys

December 22, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

It isn’t very often that Americana UK gets the chance to bring a little bit of musical history to our readers first hand but that is exactly what happened when AUK’s Martin Johnson meet up with […]

Interview: Nero Kane discusses mixing Johnny Cash and Ry Cooder with Italian gothic

December 18, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

Americana can have a very pervasive influence, weaving its magic in ways that may not at first appear obvious. Mixing the influence of Johnny Cash, Townes Van Zandt and the soundtrack work of Ry Cooder with […]

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 […]

Interviews

Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock

August 11, 2026 0

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 […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0

Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]

Videos

Video Premiere: The Burnt Pines “The Ghost Living in My Beer”

December 7, 2022 0

The Burnt Pines’ latest single is all about the complicated relationship we have with alcohol. It blurs our thinking and influences our decisions, getting in the way of our interactions with others as highlighted in the […]

Tracks

Martin Ruby “Sisyphus” – rolling away that stone…

December 8, 2021 0

Attentive reader that you are, and we do appreciate how you lap up every word we collectively craft, you’ll recall that when we can we have a mellow out afternoon mid-week session when we reconnect with […]

Album Reviews

Korby Lenker “Man In The Maroon”

May 17, 2021 0

Inconsistent and self-indulgent eighth effort from the East Nashville-based roots artist and writer – be warned, it includes a 15-minute spoken-word piece. When the Covid-19 outbreak forced East Nashville singer-songwriter and author, Korby Lenker, to cancel […]

Articles by Martin Johnson

Interview: Corey Ledet on zydeco’s history and modern relevance

Interview: Lady Nade discusses her AMAUK nomination and the Music Venue Trust

The Song Remains: Tony Rice 1951 – 2020

Interview: Jerry Castle on recording with Rolling Stones saxophonist Bobby Keys

Interview: Nero Kane discusses mixing Johnny Cash and Ry Cooder with Italian gothic

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”