Peter Churchill

Thea Gilmore “These Quiet Friends”

February 7, 2025 Peter Churchill 1

Gorgeous and intimate album of covers from the peerless Thea Gilmore. Thea Gilmore is one of our most intelligent and challenging singer/songwriters and her 20+ year career has seen her release a host of memorable records. […]

Sam Moss “Swimming”

January 15, 2025 Peter Churchill 0

Little-known singer-songwriter delivers a high-quality album. Things to know about Sam Moss. He is a singer-songwriter, originally from New England but now based in Virginia. He is also a woodworker, and a visit to his website […]

Schmoon “Pretty Darn Pretty”

January 9, 2025 Peter Churchill 0

Indie-folk offers originality with a number of highlights. Matt Cascella may not be a name that rings lots of bells, but this is not his first visit to these digital pages. In 2018 we featured his […]

Ron Houston “R.O.A.M.”

November 28, 2024 Peter Churchill 0

Solid solo debut from well-established Americana outlaw. A native of Louisiana but currently residing in San Diego, Ron Houston has made a name for himself in those parts, firstly with the outlaw country band The Sickstring […]

State Of The Union “Paper Tigers”

November 8, 2024 Peter Churchill 0

Playful folk from a well-established duo. Paper Tigers is the fourth album from State Of The Union (Boo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams). With well-established solo careers to pursue and with them living at opposite ends of […]

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 […]

Interviews

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

Interviews

Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0

Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]

Interviews

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0

American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]

Americana Roots

Americana Roots: Bowregard

August 7, 2020 0

American Roots highlights the freshest and most original Americana and bluegrass from across the pond in the US. It covers everything from brand-new, just out of the box bands, to cult favourites, to established acts […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Chris Murphy “Till the World Lifts its Head Again”

June 10, 2021 0

There’s a wonderful, foot-tapping, driving rhythm in this new single from multi-instrumentalist Chris Murphy. It’s a joy to see all the performers in action, particularly Murphy himself: his violin-work is simply stunning. This single is taken […]

Album Reviews

The Sarandons “Sightlines”

February 14, 2023 0

Toronto stalwarts deliver a debut studio album full of radio-friendly indie rock. The Sarandons hail from Ontario’s capital city and are made up of Dave Suchon on lead vocals and guitar, Damian Coleman bass and backing […]

Articles by Peter Churchill

Thea Gilmore “These Quiet Friends”

Sam Moss “Swimming”

Schmoon “Pretty Darn Pretty”

Ron Houston “R.O.A.M.”

State Of The Union “Paper Tigers”

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”