Peter Churchill

The Fireflys “Only Us, Northern Lights” (Strawberry Moon Records, 2019)

May 17, 2019 Peter Churchill 0

The Fireflys have many things to commend them to music lovers of a certain vintage. To start with there is the declaration of intent by vocalist, lead guitarist and songwriter Lee Wylding “to promote listening to […]

Jamie Freeman “Dreams About Falling” (Union Music, 2019)

April 23, 2019 Peter Churchill 0

There is a reward for those of us still in thrall to the concept of an album rather than a download. It comes in the form of the good old-fashioned sleeve notes and the added value […]

Nathan Seeckts “The Heart Of The City” (Independent, 2019)

March 26, 2019 Peter Churchill 0

The definition of what constitutes Americana has been a long-debated subject in these circles and, while that conversation is destined to run and run, what cannot be disputed is the global reach of this wonderful musical […]

D.L. Rossi “A Sweet Thing” (Independent, 2018)

March 18, 2019 Peter Churchill 0

Many singer songwriters use their experience of ‘life’, in whatever form that may take, to inform their art. Inspiration can come from many sources but, for many in this business, how often it seems that it […]

AmericanA to Z – Steve Forbert

February 26, 2019 Peter Churchill 1

When he first hit the scene in 1978 someone somewhere decided that labelling Steve Forbert with the “new Dylan” tag was a good idea. Unfortunately, the “new Dylan” arrived just when singer-songwriters playing folk rock on […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Articles by Peter Churchill

The Fireflys “Only Us, Northern Lights” (Strawberry Moon Records, 2019)

Jamie Freeman “Dreams About Falling” (Union Music, 2019)

Nathan Seeckts “The Heart Of The City” (Independent, 2019)

D.L. Rossi “A Sweet Thing” (Independent, 2018)

AmericanA to Z – Steve Forbert

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”