Martin Johnson

Interview: AMAUK CEO Stevie Smith teases AmericanaFest 2021 artists

November 13, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

We are fast approaching the highlight of the UK americana community’s year when the Americana Music Association UK (AMA-UK) hosts AmericanaFest UK 2021 from 26-28 January 2021. While the UK has been struggling under COVID constraints, AMA-UK […]

Interview: Dan Tedesco on his innovative Dan Tedesco Music Channel

November 9, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

This interview is a little bit out of the ordinary for Americana UK . The main rationale for interviewing Dan Tedesco is his self-developed and innovative online Dan Tedesco Music Channel rather than his alt-folk rock […]

Interview: Road Dogs Great Peacock talk Tom Petty and existential songwriting

November 3, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

Great Peacock are a perfect example of a group of Southern musicians making music they love in the current challenging times in America. They are well respected on the touring circuit and are classic Road Dogs. […]

Interview: Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes talks to Josip Radic in Zagreb

October 30, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

This interview represents a bit of a first for Americana UK. We in the UK may be hurtling towards Brexit, but at AUK Towers we are doing our small bit to maintain active relations with Europe, […]

Classic Americana Albums: Leon Russell “Hank Wilson’s Back Vol 1” (Shelter Records, 1973)

October 28, 2020 Martin Johnson 4

These days, not many people are aware of Leon Russell’s music and while fans of americana may recognise the name of one of the architects of the genre, even most americana fans are more familiar 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 […]

Articles by Martin Johnson

Interview: AMAUK CEO Stevie Smith teases AmericanaFest 2021 artists

Interview: Dan Tedesco on his innovative Dan Tedesco Music Channel

Interview: Road Dogs Great Peacock talk Tom Petty and existential songwriting

Interview: Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes talks to Josip Radic in Zagreb

Classic Americana Albums: Leon Russell “Hank Wilson’s Back Vol 1” (Shelter Records, 1973)

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”