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Pick of the Political Pops: Kesha “Woman”

March 9, 2018 Paul Villers 0
We emerged briefly from the bunker this week in order to sample the air and survey the devastation left by the inclement weather. The air was clear and Americana-UK Towers was intact. Whilst out we were […]
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Pick of the Political Pops: Marty Robbins “Big Iron”

March 2, 2018 Paul Villers 1
Lately we were horrified to find that Americana-UK Towers had been visited by a host of unwanted visitors. In short we had a vermin problem. Rats. Big ones. Big, horrible nasty, sharp teethed Johnnies with scaly […]
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Pick of the Political Pops: Kellis “Caught Out There”

February 23, 2018 Paul Villers 0
Oh its all very free and easy down here at Americana-Uk Towers. Given the fact that its cold out we’ve turned the central heating up a notch or two and directed the main blast down to […]
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Pick of the Political Pops: The Grateful Dead “Ripple”

February 16, 2018 Paul Villers 1
Given the inclement weather and the fact that we forgot to buy Our Glorious Leader (The Editor) a Valentine’s Day card we have chosen to repair to The Bunker for a few days to drown our […]
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Pick of the Political Pops: Fairport Convention “Who Knows Where The Time Goes”

February 9, 2018 Paul Villers 1
This week we have been mostly ruminating on things horological. It is, in the UK at least, one hundred years since (some) men and (some) women got the right to vote. Also we are minded that […]

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Ben Folds Five were a three-piece band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They were together only a short while before the seven-year itch sent lead vocalist Ben Folds off to work on solo projects. This article […]
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Ady Johnson “Under Gainsborough Skies”

June 24, 2026 0
Gently charming, melody-rich folk reflections from Suffolk. Suffolk-born and Colchester-based Ady Gainsborough presents his third album. Apparently inspired by life on the Essex-Suffolk border, the acoustic-based songs were recorded live in the studio, using vintage equipment […]
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Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 0
As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

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Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 0
As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]
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Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0
Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]
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Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0
In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

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Christian Kjellvander “Wild Hxmans” (Tapete Records 2018)

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This album from Swedish singer songwriter Christian Kjellvander comes with a healthy dose of Scandi Noir and thus a warning is required for those of a nervous disposition. If you are in any way feeling low, […]
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Video: Emily Mae Winters “The Star”

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From her new album Siren Serenade, comes this very lovely piece from Emily Mae Winters.
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John Alexander “Face The Wind”

September 28, 2023 0
Dark and gritty Glaswegian Americana. Scottish singer-songwriter John Alexander’s shows at the Edinburgh Fringe were entitled ‘Dustbowl Blues with a Glasgow kick’. It sums up the vein and texture of this album perfectly. It is a […]

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