Paul Villers

Pick of the Political Pops: John Denver “Please Daddy (Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas)”

December 18, 2020 Paul Villers 0

For this Yuletide edition of Pick of the Political Pops and the last of the year we did consider having a review/round up of the past twelve months. Then we had a word with ourselves and […]

Pick of the Political Pops: Sheryl Crow “Make It Go Away”

December 11, 2020 Paul Villers 0

Where would we be without the anti-vaxxers, nut-jobs, conspiracy theorists, flat earthers, god-botherers, fake newscasters, tinfoil helmet wearers, alien abductionists, first contacters, country and western fans, climate change deniers and teetotallers? We would be bereft of […]

Pick of the Political Pops: Neil Young “The Needle and the Damage Done”

December 4, 2020 Paul Villers 0

This week we discovered that the UK’s MHRA – the medicine regulator – has passed the Pfizer vaccine as safe and that it can be rolled out to the public. Now we here at Americana-UK are […]

VERSIONS: “Dead Flowers”

November 30, 2020 Paul Villers 1

Here we are again with a new “VERSIONS” in which our writers examine the whys and wherefores of different artists treatment of the same tune. This time out Clint West puts ‘Dead Flowers’ under the microscope: […]

Pick of the Political Pops: Shammer “Never Tears Before a Goodbye”

November 27, 2020 Paul Villers 0

This week were overjoyed that Lockdown Mk II will soon be at an end (although as lockdowns go it was a poor relation to Lockdown Mk I – indeed other than the fact that you couldn’t […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

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. […]

Classic Americana Albums

Classic Americana Albums: Linda Ronstadt “Don’t Cry Now”

March 3, 2021 1

By the time Linda Ronstadt was reaching the height of her fame in the mid-70s it was taken as read that the artist wrote their songs. So, it was a topic that interviewers brought up throughout […]

Videos

Cam Penner “Over And Over”

November 13, 2018 0

This is from the excellent Cam Penner’s equally excellent new album At War With Reason. He’s on tour in the UK with Jon Wood starting at the Green note on November 14th.

Columns

Clint’s Classic Clips: Jason Isbell “The Life You Chose” Later… with Jools Holland 2016

July 30, 2021 3

Everyone’s favourite ex-Trucker gives a polished performance at the Beeb. I once saw BBC6 Music presenter Mark Radcliffe perform with one of his occasional bands. It probably won’t make my AUK ‘A Night to Remember’ slot […]

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