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Pick of the Political Pops: World Party “Ship of Fools (early writing version)”

May 11, 2018 Paul Villers 1
Look what happens when you have a Bank Holiday. Despite the fact that we think of ourselves as a semi-autonomous state here at Americana-UK Towers we do like to observe traditional Bank Holidays. And this one […]
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Pick of the Political Pops: Van Morrison “It’s All Over Now Baby Blue”

May 4, 2018 Paul Villers 0
There was lots of discussion this week at Americana-UK Towers about how best to celebrate May Day which is, of course, International workers Day. Naturally we couldn’t agree so all and sundry ended up getting very […]
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Pick of the Political Pops: Lambchop “Your Fucking Sunny Day”

April 27, 2018 Paul Villers 0
This week we have been musing on two things. Firstly we are mourning the passing of our British summer. It lasted two whole days so I suppose we shouldn’t complain. Secondly we have been wondering what […]
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Pick of the Political Pops: Chris Murray “Heartache”

April 20, 2018 Paul Villers 0
Having been residents of Americana-UK Towers for longer than we care to remember we were surprised when, having come back from a stroll in the grounds, we were asked at the door to The Bunker to […]
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Pick of the Political Pops: Sean Rowe “Soldiers Song”

April 13, 2018 Paul Villers 0
The world – a mad and bad place at the best of times – got a little too much for us recently so we have taken to the bunker for a couple of weeks respite and […]

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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 […]
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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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  • Americana Stories – Stephen Eyre “On the road”
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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 […]
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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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Video: Eleni Drake “Half Alive” (Live Version)

September 18, 2025 0
Here’s the gorgeous new single from British/Greek singer-songwriter and producer Eleni Drake. ‘Half Alive’ is performed live in the woods for this stripped back version of the song, which focuses our attention on Drake’s heartfelt delivery […]
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Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: James M Carson

October 13, 2020 0
As we’re hit with more lockdown restrictions and things continue to look bleak for live music, we have another exclusive AUK Mini-Gig to lift the gloom and provide a little light and joy for music lovers.  […]
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Black Deer Festival Interview: Dylan LeBlanc talks frankly about his musical heritage, songwriting and fatherhood

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Dylan LeBlanc is steeped in music and his love for it is clearly totally unwavering. When American UK’s Clint West spoke to him at the recent Black Deer Festival he got the feeling that Dylan LeBlanc […]

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