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VanWyck “God is in the Detour” (Maiden Name Records, 2020)

October 13, 2020 Richard Phillips 0

Following experience in various bands, Christine Oele decided in 2015 that the way forward for her was to become a solo artist. Taking her grandmother’s maiden name, VanWyck, she released her debut album, ‘An Average Woman’ […]

William Elliot Whitmore “I’m With You” (Bloodshot Records, 2020)

October 12, 2020 Paul Campbell 0

William Elliott Whitmore’s ‘I’m With You’ is his first release of original material since 2015’s “Radium Death (ANTI-)”, and features energetic banjo playing, stomping bass drum sounds and some neat fiddle playing. The most representative song […]

Bob Hillman “Inside and Terrified” (Lap Cat Music, 2020)

October 12, 2020 Diccon Johnston 0

It is still novel to see songwriting directly addressing our experiences surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic and its relationship with the rapidly changing natural environment. ‘Inside and Terrified’ was home-recorded over a six month period during lockdown […]

Malin Pettersen “Wildhorse” (Die With Your Boots On, 2020)

October 12, 2020 Tyler Davies 1

Norway has not traditionally been the birthplace of Americana musicians. Yet former Lucky Lips singer Malin Pettersen has been recognised as an established talent in the world of Nordicana and has most definitely made waves in […]

Drive-By Truckers “The New OK” (ATO Records, 2020)

October 9, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

A second album in the same year from the Drive-By Truckers, and it’s a punchy pacey affair. It’s an album that started life as an EP, a quick follow up to ‘The Unravelling‘ which fleshed out […]

More People Really Should Know About: David Borné

June 30, 2026 0

On Singing Machine, Microphone, the final track on David Borné’s 2023 debut Genesis, he sings of the unbridled, innocent joy of making music during childhood for nothing but the pure love of it. It’s a soaring […]

Ian Prowse “No Names”

June 30, 2026 0

Impassioned energy and emotionally charged politics from Merseyside luminary. Ian Prowse has been making music for more than thirty years, first with indie band Pele, then forming the band Amsterdam in 1999, and now releasing albums […]

New tour dates for Brian Fallon, Pokey Lafarge and The Roseline

June 30, 2026 0

Occasionally, we provide a compendium of recently announced live shows, so here are three sets of tour dates that came our way in the last few days. Gaslight Anthem main man, Brian Fallon, who recently led […]

Interviews

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0

Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

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Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

Album Reviews

Jason McNiff “Tonight We Ride”

June 13, 2022 0

Album of covers from talented guitar folkie. In 2018 Jason McNiff relocated to Hastings where he quickly established his folk ‘Sundowner’ events, regular sessions hosted by the man featuring a range of guest acts. As Covid […]

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Tift Merrit announces European autumn dates

May 2, 2017 0

On Friday Yep Roc Records released the digital deluxe version of the Limited Edition CD of Tift Merritt’s Stitch of the World which features three bonus tracks – “Stitch of the World” and “Something Came Over Me” […]

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UK Americana Awards 2020 adds Shingai to its line-up

January 14, 2020 0

The AMAUKs are only 2 weeks away and there are still a handful of tickets left if you haven’t got yours yet. It’s the fifth annual shindig which forms part of AmericanFest which returns to Hackney […]

VanWyck “God is in the Detour” (Maiden Name Records, 2020)

William Elliot Whitmore “I’m With You” (Bloodshot Records, 2020)

Bob Hillman “Inside and Terrified” (Lap Cat Music, 2020)

Malin Pettersen “Wildhorse” (Die With Your Boots On, 2020)

Drive-By Truckers “The New OK” (ATO Records, 2020)

More People Really Should Know About: David Borné

Ian Prowse “No Names”

New tour dates for Brian Fallon, Pokey Lafarge and The Roseline

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Dillon Warnek

Preview: Rose’s Pawn Shop selling great gigs for the next couple of weeks