Paul Villers

Pick of the Political Pops: Laura Veirs “Cannon Fodder”

November 23, 2018 Paul Villers 0

We’re not big rioters down here at Americana-UK Towers. We prefer to settle our differences by honest, quiet and frequently drunken discussion. Things rarely get out of hand and when they do The Editor is on […]

Pick of the Political Pops: Phil Ochs “I Ain’t Marching Anymore”

November 16, 2018 Paul Villers 0

This week saw the “celebrations” (?) or “commemorations” (?) of one hundred years since the end of the World War One. Obviously the big talking point was that Red Jez wore the wrong sort of coat […]

Pick of the Political Pops: Alice Cooper “Elected”

November 9, 2018 Paul Villers 0

So the mid-term elections have taken place in The US and to all appearances it might look like something of a draw. Of course its probably more nuanced than that but we did wonder how many […]

Pick of the Political Pops: Fleetwood Mac “Shake Your Moneymaker”

November 2, 2018 Paul Villers 0

In this weeks news we learned from chancellor Phil Yer Boots and his boss PM Terry Might that the end of austerity is fast approaching and that we should all be grateful. To celebrate Phil announced […]

Pick of the Political Pops: Barry McGuire “Eve of Destruction”

October 26, 2018 Paul Villers 0

It looks like The Bunker here at Americana-UK Towers might come into its own soon. Donny John and his improbably moustachioed lieutenant Bolt On have decided to rip up the non-proliferation agreement signed with Russia (by […]

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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 […]

Articles by Paul Villers

Pick of the Political Pops: Laura Veirs “Cannon Fodder”

Pick of the Political Pops: Phil Ochs “I Ain’t Marching Anymore”

Pick of the Political Pops: Alice Cooper “Elected”

Pick of the Political Pops: Fleetwood Mac “Shake Your Moneymaker”

Pick of the Political Pops: Barry McGuire “Eve of Destruction”

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”