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Features

Pick of the Political Pops: Chuck Prophet “You Did”

April 24, 2020 Paul Villers 3
Well we are relatively OK here at AUK Towers thanks for asking. Obviously we can lock the door to The Bunker and in any case the extra security that we flew in from Romania are doing […]
Political Pops

Pick of the Political Pops: Bob Dylan “Ballad Of a Thin Man”

April 17, 2020 Paul Villers 0
Whilst we were all (understandably) looking the other way an extraordinary political scandal has emerged. Now it makes little difference as to what your personal political affiliations or beliefs are this thing is an absolute shocker. […]
Political Pops

Pick of the Political Pops: Richard Thompson “Keep Your Distance”

April 9, 2020 Paul Villers 0
Well here we (still) are. Here’s hoping that you are keeping well, dear reader, and that you are finding things to keep you occupied if you happen to be self-isolating, social distancing, furloughed or simply keeping […]
Political Pops

Pick of the Political Pops: Larry Sparks “The Testing Time”

April 3, 2020 Paul Villers 0
Err… well. This is some bollocks happening right here, right now huh? We truly hope you and yours are ok, that you’re managing OK, hopefully making sense of stuff and staying as safe as you can.
Features

“What Is This Americana Thing Anyway…?” – Gordon Sharpe

April 1, 2020 Paul Villers 3
You lucky people: whilst we are all (hopefully) self-isolating – watch how quickly that comment dates – you will have plenty of time to read the latest instalment of “What Is This Americana Thing Anyway” in […]

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

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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 […]
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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 […]
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Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

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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 […]

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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. […]

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Todd Snider unveils new single “The Ghost of Johnny Cash”

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It would have been Johnny Cash’s 87th birthday this week were he still with us and to celebrate the Man in Black, Todd Snider has released a new song entitled ‘The Ghost of Johnny Cash’ which […]
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Video: Elanor Moss “The Way That It Feels” – A song about not turning away, but turning towards

July 30, 2026 0
The Way That It Feels is the latest release from London-based Elanor Moss. Delicate, tuneful classical guitar unfolds over the captured sounds of birdsong while her fluid voice ranges high and low in a beautifully haunting […]
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Blessing Jolie “Software Developer” – is it time for the problem and query review panel?

March 4, 2026 0
Nigerian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist Blessing Jolie asks a question in today’s track feature that we never really expected to hear.  Yet here it is – a singer-songwriter asking themselves whether instead of being a troubadour they […]

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