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[ April 2, 2026 ] 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 ] Something for the long weekend: Michael Stipe & Andrew Watt “I Played the Fool” Tracks
[ April 2, 2026 ] Our new supporters playlist comes out tomorrow – win a pair of tickets for the Folk by the Oak Festival! News
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Haunted Like Human “American Mythology”

January 13, 2026 Tim Martin 0

Songs which respect tradition without being bound by it, this is American folk at its best. On first listen you might assume that ‘Eurydice’ which opens “American Mythology” was the product of an English folk duo. […]

Night Flight “Exit Stage Left”

January 12, 2026 NickBarber 0

An Elliott Smith-inspired, soulful, and introspective chillout set of songs. Not to be confused with a similarly named Swedish rock band, London’s Night Flight are now on their third album – and again, there’s no connection […]

Album cover artwork for "One Hell Of A Ride" by The Ripples.

The Ripples “One Hell of a Ride”

January 9, 2026 Andrew Raw 0

Catchy US and UK 60s and 70s rock ‘n’ roll fused expertly on this strong and enjoyable Mallorcan debut. The Ripples are a five-piece from Mallorca, and this is their debut LP, coming after the 2023 […]

artwork for Open String Department album "We Can Be Anyone"

Open String Department “We Can Be Anyone”

January 8, 2026 Chas Lacey 0

Authentic and contemporary americana and bluegrass from talented Scandinavian quartet. For lovers of bluegrass and americana roots music unable or unwilling to visit the USA at present, a short flight to Norway provides a very serious […]

Winterpills “This Is How We Dance”

January 8, 2026 Paul Russell 1

Mighty Massachusetts outfit return to deliver a killer set. There’s something really special about a Winterpills album. Really special. The combination of exquisite songwriting, mixing male and female vocals perfectly, near perfect musicianship and a stunning […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
By Joe Nathan , 1 hour ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
U2 - Easter Lilly EP
By Joe Nathan , 13 hours ago
RE: Versions!
From the excellent Thee Holy Brothers...
By Paul Kerr , 14 hours ago
RE: J'accuse
You're probably right Joe. Sensible words
By Paul Villers , 1 day ago
RE: Americana 25 Festival
Tickets sorted. Can't wait 👍
By MarkMcCall , 1 day ago
London Gigs Next Week
Posting this on the off chance anyone on here knows of ...
By MarkMcCall , 1 day ago
RE: Versions!
Quite a few traffic noises here!/p>
By Rick Bayles , 1 day ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Todd Rundgren - At The BBC 1972-1982
By Peter Thompson , 1 day ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Heartless Bastards - The Mountain
By Joe Nathan , 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 […]