Tim Martin

Hannah Rose Platt “Letters Under Floorboards” (Continental Records, 2019)

December 13, 2019 Tim Martin 0

Hannah Rose Platt’s second album is 11 songs that range from the rock end of Americana all the way to the folkier side. It would be easy for an album of such varied styles to sound bitty […]

Various Artists “Come On Up To The House: Women Sing Waits” (Dualtone Music, 2019)

November 26, 2019 Tim Martin 0

Tom Waits is an oft covered songwriter, perhaps surprisingly so for such an individual artist. Everyone from The Ramones to the Carolina Chocolate Drops have taken on Waits songs at one time or another. This new […]

AmericanA to Z – Alison Krauss (and Union Station)

November 12, 2019 Tim Martin 0

In the first run through the alphabet of Americana we focused on some artists who weren’t particularly big names. For the start of this pass at the A to Z we are looking at someone with […]

Jon Boden and The Remnant Kings “Rose In June” (Hudson Records, 2019)

November 6, 2019 Tim Martin 0

Jon Boden is best known as the leader of English folk band Bellowhead. This new album, his fourth solo work, is more diverse in sound and feel than his former group, despite relying at least partly on […]

Bryan Estepa “Sometimes I Just Don’t Know” (Lilystars Records/Rock Indiana, 2019)

October 17, 2019 Tim Martin 1

Estepa is a well-established Australian singer songwriter with several albums under his belt. While he is a fairly new name in the UK he is certainly worth your attention. Lead off song ‘I’m Not Ready For […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Gourds - Cow, Fish, Fowl or Pig
By Joe Nathan , 3 hours ago
RE: London Gigs Next Week
Tends to be a bit quiet the week after Easter, however....
By Richard Parkinson , 12 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
By Joe Nathan , 1 day ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
U2 - Easter Lilly EP
By Joe Nathan , 2 days ago
RE: Versions!
From the excellent Thee Holy Brothers...
By Paul Kerr , 2 days ago
RE: J'accuse
You're probably right Joe. Sensible words
By Paul Villers , 2 days ago
RE: Americana 25 Festival
Tickets sorted. Can't wait 👍
By MarkMcCall , 3 days ago
London Gigs Next Week
Posting this on the off chance anyone on here knows of ...
By MarkMcCall , 3 days ago
RE: Versions!
Quite a few traffic noises here!/p>
By Rick Bayles , 3 days ago

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 […]

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 […]

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

April 2, 2026 0

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 […]

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