Paul Villers

Pick of the Political Pops: Neil Young and Crazy Horse “Cortez The Killer”

August 14, 2020 Paul Villers 0

This week at Americana-UK Towers we have been poring over the history books and were reminded of the anniversary of the fall of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan in 1521 which essentially lead to the downfall of […]

VERSIONS – “These Days”

August 10, 2020 Paul Villers 4

Here we are again with “VERSIONS” – our look at the songs, the performers and the interpretations by performers of the songs. This time around Gordon Sharpe casts his eye over over the song ‘These Days’ […]

Pick of the Political Pops: Wilco “Via Chicago”

July 31, 2020 Paul Villers 0

This week we have been remembering the Chicago Race Riots of 1919 which occurred over a period of several days starting on 27th July. The event was part of a wider summer of unrest in the […]

VERSIONS – “Senor (Tales Of Yankee Power)”

July 27, 2020 Paul Villers 13

Here we are again with “VERSIONS” – our look at the songs, the performers and the interpretations by performers of the songs. This time around Martin Johnson casts his eye over over ‘Senor (Tales of Yankee […]

Pick of the Political Pops: Pete Seeger “Freiheit”

July 24, 2020 Paul Villers 0

This week we have been pondering the Spanish Civil War which broke out in July 1936. It was and, for political historians, remains a fascinating conflict the complexities of which present a head-scratching challenge to the […]

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The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

September 24, 2026 0

It’s week 2 of the search for our writers’ Top 10 UK americana albums, and Jonathan Hincks will doubt add to the debate with his choice, as follows: With the hands of the Doomsday Clock edging […]

Album artwork for The Fool by Embla and the Karldotters

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

September 24, 2026 0

Norwegian queer-country assertively and affectionately delivering. Embla Karidotter was the drummer for Norwegian indie band Razika for 13 years, before she chose to change direction and build on her love of country music with new band […]

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

September 24, 2026 0

On the 16th of October, Béla Fleck is to release the recording of a stellar Nashville night as a live album called Live Heart. On January 8, 2022, he and a multigenerational gang of musical heavy […]

Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]

Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Videos

Video: The Lumineers “Same Old Song”

January 29, 2025 0

The Lumineers have a new song called, um, ‘Same Old Song’. This is the first single from their fifth full-length album ‘Automatic’ due on 14th February from Dualtone Worldwide. The video, directed by Anaïs LaRocca finds […]

AUK Mini-Gigs

Exclusive AUK Christmas Mini-Gig: Chris Cleverley

December 20, 2024 0

“Christmas is a curious time; this odd blend of joy and wistfulness. Here we are each December, swimming through a pool of contradictions; gratitude, regret, warmth, loneliness, love, grief. We’re surrounded by a twinkling, celebratory charm, […]

Tracks

Track premiere: Dream Giant “Every Song”

October 3, 2017 0

Dream Giant is the alter ego of London based musician and producer Harry Dean, whose debut album “A Different Light” will be released on 17th November by Paisley Parade Records. It will be preceded by the release of the […]

Articles by Paul Villers

Pick of the Political Pops: Neil Young and Crazy Horse “Cortez The Killer”

VERSIONS – “These Days”

Pick of the Political Pops: Wilco “Via Chicago”

VERSIONS – “Senor (Tales Of Yankee Power)”

Pick of the Political Pops: Pete Seeger “Freiheit”

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

Izzie Walsh “Where Do We Go From Here?”

Americana Stories – Stephen Eyre “On the road”