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About Richard Parkinson
London based self-diagnosed music junkie with tastes extending to all points of big tent americana and beyond. Fan of acts and songs rather than genres.
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Up and coming Steven Wilson Jr returns to UK and Europe for headline tour

June 18, 2024 Richard Parkinson 1
Rising US star Stephen Wilson Jr. will be bringing his signature blend of indie, grunge and country to the UK for a headline tour this October before heading on to Europe. Wilson says, “The UK/EU has my […]
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The Deslondes to roll out new album “Roll It Out”

June 17, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0
The Deslondes will return with new album “Roll It Out” on 6th September 2024 via New West Records. The 13-song set was produced by Andrija Tokic & The Deslondes and recorded at the Bombshelter in East […]
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Rhiannon Giddens to headline at Gate to Southwell this summer

June 17, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0
It has been confirmed that the Gate To Southwell Festival (GTSF) 2024 will be the only chance to catch Rhiannon Giddens performing in the UK this summer.  The multi-Grammy award-winning folk, foots and americana star will […]
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Kyle Daniel announces full length debut album “Kentucky Gold”

June 14, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0
Kyle Daniel, the Bowling Green native and singer-songwriter blending classic southern rock with modern country has announced the release of his debut full-length album, ”Kentucky Gold”, on 19th July 2024 via Snakefarm. “Releasing my debut album, […]
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New West announces Justin Townes Earle rarities collection

June 13, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0
It’s almost four years since the music world was rocked by Justin Townes Earle’s untimely death at the age of 38.  Earle had released the last two albums of his career on New West, and now […]

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Americana 25 festival with Chuck Prophet, Steve Wynn and more comes to Liverpool in November – here’s how you can get your tickets

News
April 2, 2026 0

Something for the long weekend: Michael Stipe & Andrew Watt “I Played the Fool”

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Our new supporters playlist comes out tomorrow – win a pair of tickets for the Folk by the Oak Festival!

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The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 5th – Gillian Welch “Revelator” (2001)

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Railroad Earth in Richmond Virginia, 21st May 2010

Essentials: The Top 10 Railroad Earth Songs

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Americana 25 festival with Chuck Prophet, Steve Wynn and more comes to Liverpool in November – here’s how you can get your tickets

April 2, 2026 0
Last week we announced details of Americana 25, our celebration of 25 years of Americana UK, which comes to two stages across Liverpool’s Rough Trade venue and Quaker Meeting House later this year on Saturday November […]
Tracks

Something for the long weekend: Michael Stipe & Andrew Watt “I Played the Fool”

April 2, 2026 2
Well that’s it from us for this week as we head into the long weekend. If you’re an AUK supporter your playlist will still be with you for 5pm tomorrow and don’t forget tickets for our […]
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Our new supporters playlist comes out tomorrow – win a pair of tickets for the Folk by the Oak Festival!

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If you’re not subscribing to our monthly supporters newsletter you’ll be missing out on our exclusive supporters playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month which this month includes new tracks by […]

  • Americana 25 festival with Chuck Prophet, Steve Wynn and more comes to Liverpool in November – here’s how you can get your tickets
  • Something for the long weekend: Michael Stipe & Andrew Watt “I Played the Fool”
  • Our new supporters playlist comes out tomorrow – win a pair of tickets for the Folk by the Oak Festival!
  • The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 5th – Gillian Welch “Revelator” (2001)
  • Essentials: The Top 10 Railroad Earth Songs
  • The New Pornographers “The Former Site of”
  • Joshua Ray Walker makes a welcome return with new album and tour dates
  • Live review: The Delines + Chris Eckman, Union Chapel, London – 26th March 2026
  • Classic Clips: Kris Kristofferson “Don’t Let the Bastards Get You Down” – Live at The Nobel Peace Center 3rd March, 2008
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Interviews

Interview: Michael Weston King on why “Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore”

April 2, 2026 0
How the worst kind of family tragedy can lead to a career high British americana stalwart and music award winner Michael Weston King is releasing a new solo album, Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore. On the […]
Interviews

Interview: Foy Vance on his seven-album project culminating in “The Wake”

April 1, 2026 0
Few artists write with the kind of raw honesty and emotional depth that Foy Vance brings to his music. Across a career that has steadily unfolded over the last two decades, Vance has crafted songs that […]
Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Natalie Del Carmen “Pastures”

March 30, 2026 0
When it comes right down to it, the heart of americana music has always been about connecting listeners to real experiences and emotions, and Natalie Del Carmen is currently one of the best examples of what […]

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Pick of the Political Pops: Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn “You’re The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly”

July 20, 2018 0
There’s a reason that we are glad to have The Bunker at Americana-UK Towers and that reason is because there are folk like Donny John and Vlad the Inhaler in the world. Now, we’re all for […]
Videos

Video: Southbound Attic Band “Song For Stan”

June 16, 2017 0
Southbound Attic Band are one of our favourite bands from our hometown (of Liverpool) and they’ve released a track from their forthcoming album “Seekers of Solace” dedicated to Stan Ambrose, producer and presenter of Folkscene on BBC […]
Videos

Video: Tom Jenkins “Back Roads”

April 21, 2022 0
Tom Jenkins’ recent single ‘Back Roads’ is delivered with a sense of urgency as a rhythmic strum and insistent percussion drive the song forward.  There are soaring backing vocals and an anthemic, sing-along chorus, delivered with […]

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