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artwork for Phil Alvin album "County Fair 2000"

Re-release Review: Phil Alvin “County Fair 2000”

August 15, 2024 Graeme Tait 0

The Blaster’s acclaimed frontman’s sophomore solo album re-released, including vinyl debut in gatefold LP package. “County Fair 2000”, had originally seen the light of day back in 1994, on the now defunct HighTone Records label some […]

The Jackson County Kills “Honky Tonk Beast”

August 15, 2024 Guy Lincoln 0

Plenty honky-tonk but a touch more beast please. The Jackson County Kills are a country band from Portland, Oregon. They are led by guitarist and songwriter Matty Charles and whilst “Honky Tonk Beast” may be their […]

The Roseline “Live In Norway”

August 14, 2024 Tom Harding 0

The Roseline return with a live and loose collection. “OK, we’re going to have a good time and we’re gonna hear some sad songs…” So, The Roseline introduce the economically titled ‘Live In Norway,’ a relaxed […]

Po’ Ramblin’ Boys “Wanderers Like Me”

August 14, 2024 Martin Johnson 0

Traditional bluegrass from Tennessee moonshiners with a whiff of rock and roll attitude. Moonshine is inextricably linked to the music of the American South, so it seems natural that the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys got their start […]

Nick Meltio “Desert Bound”

August 13, 2024 Ljubinko Zivkovic 0

On his debut album, Finnish artist Nick Meltio is able to dive deep into the essence of Americana. The fact that Americana has become a world music phenomenon is nothing new, particularly these days when the […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
U2 - Easter Lilly EP
By Joe Nathan , 7 hours ago
RE: Versions!
From the excellent Thee Holy Brothers...
By Paul Kerr , 8 hours ago
RE: J'accuse
You're probably right Joe. Sensible words
By Paul Villers , 21 hours ago
RE: Americana 25 Festival
Tickets sorted. Can't wait 👍
By MarkMcCall , 22 hours ago
London Gigs Next Week
Posting this on the off chance anyone on here knows of ...
By MarkMcCall , 22 hours ago
RE: Versions!
Quite a few traffic noises here!/p>
By Rick Bayles , 22 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Todd Rundgren - At The BBC 1972-1982
By Peter Thompson , 23 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 […]