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JD McPherson “Nite Owls”

September 30, 2024 Andy Davidson 0

An undiminished belief in the guitar and amp combo. In the seven years since McPherson released ‘Undivided Heart & Soul’ he has been trusted as the opening act and bandleader for three successive Robert Plant and […]

Hearts of Oak “Valley of Dark Hills”

September 27, 2024 Dean Nardi 0

Pilgrims crossing a dark valley, unable to shake off the sorrow. Since bass player Aron Christenson was killed two years ago while hiking with his dog near Walput Lake in Lewis County, Oregon, guitarist Ezra Meredith […]

Courting Ghosts “Falling My Friend”

September 27, 2024 David Jarman 0

South West England based Courting Ghosts impress with debut album. Formed in 2023 in southwest England, Courting Ghosts are relative newcomers to the Americana scene, but their debut album ‘Falling My Friend’ immediately impresses with its […]

artwork for Nick Lowe album "Indoor Safari"

Nick Lowe “Indoor Safari”

September 27, 2024 Graeme Tait 2

First new album in over a decade delivers just two new songs, plus two covers, with the remaining tracks comprising of reimagined previous releases. Having all but abandoned the idea of releasing any more albums, due […]

Brendan Forrest “Daydreaming Music Fiend”

September 26, 2024 Andrew Raw 0

An impressive mix of bluegrass, blues and Celtic folk with a hint of jazz. Chicago-born Brendan Forrest has now moved to the mountains of south-west Colorado and on this, his debut album, you can hear the […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
U2 - Easter Lilly EP
By Joe Nathan , 5 hours ago
RE: Versions!
From the excellent Thee Holy Brothers...
By Paul Kerr , 6 hours ago
RE: J'accuse
You're probably right Joe. Sensible words
By Paul Villers , 19 hours ago
RE: Americana 25 Festival
Tickets sorted. Can't wait 👍
By MarkMcCall , 20 hours ago
London Gigs Next Week
Posting this on the off chance anyone on here knows of ...
By MarkMcCall , 20 hours ago
RE: Versions!
Quite a few traffic noises here!/p>
By Rick Bayles , 20 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Todd Rundgren - At The BBC 1972-1982
By Peter Thompson , 21 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Heartless Bastards - The Mountain
By Joe Nathan , 1 day ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Jerry Jeff Walker - Navajo Rug
By Peter Thompson , 2 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 1

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 […]