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Pick of the Political Pops: Blue Mink “Melting Pot”

November 17, 2017 Paul Villers 0
Fairly soon there is to be a major celebration which happens at the same time every year. Here at Americana-UK we fall fairly evenly into two camps – those that consider it the most wonderful time […]
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Pick Of The Political Pops: The Members “Offshore Banking Business”

November 10, 2017 Paul Villers 0
We were intrigued this week when all of the talk was about paradise and papers. Obviously Americana-Uk Towers is its own little paradise and The Bunker is an oasis of calm in a world of madness. […]
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Pick of the Political Pops: Martha Wainwright “Bloody Mother”

November 3, 2017 Paul Villers 0
Insulated as we are deep in the bunker of Americana-UK Towers from the worst effects of modern life we can’t help but be deeply troubled about the reports reaching us of abuse. Abuse, it seems, that […]
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Pick of the Political Pops: Paul Simon “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”

October 27, 2017 Paul Villers 0
When we came round from the effects of one of our all too regular Bacchanalia some months ago we were surprised to find that we had decided to divorce our partner(s) in the European Union. The […]
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Pick of the Political Pops: Lynyrd Skynyrd “Sweet Home Alabama”

October 20, 2017 Paul Villers 0
The vast majority of the statuary here at Americana-Uk Towers is dedicated to our Glorious Leader/Editor in Chief and we can’t see that history being revised anytime soon. Even the small shrine in the furthest corner […]

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Jim Lauderdale and The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys “The Birds Know”

April 14, 2026 0
Superb collaboration from an americana legend and bluegrass torchbearers. Well, where to start with Jim Lauderdale? The man is so prolific that the virtual ink on the review of his last album, Country Super Hits Volume […]
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Ian Prowse announces 12th album and extensive tour dates

April 14, 2026 0
Merseyside’s Ian Prowse has announced his brand-new album, No Names, will be released on 3rd July 2026 via Learpholl Music. Featuring special guests Elvis Costello, Steve Wickham, Damien Dempsey and Prowse’s 14-year-old daughter Rosalita, No Names […]
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Tenderness “True”

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Tenderness’s debut is a sweet blend of the musical and emotional themes of love and loss. Tenderness is the nom de scene for the solo project of Katy Beth Young, formerly and maybe currently of Peggy […]

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  • Ian Prowse announces 12th album and extensive tour dates
  • Tenderness “True”
  • Bluegrass Briefs: Unspoken Tradition, Square Peg, Big Richard, New Valley String Band
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Interview: Thomas Ådland, of Thomas & The Angry Hearts, on Language, Love and Identity

April 13, 2026 0
Two days before I heard them fill Martin’s Bar in Lillestrøm, I watched Thomas & The Angry Hearts make music in a wooden house surrounded by trees. In that studio, sound was built patiently: a harmony […]
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Interview: The Breath’s Stuart McCallum and Ríoghnach Connolly on collaborating with the Paraorchestra

April 7, 2026 0
How to achieve true musical Symbiosis. The Breath are guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer Ríoghnach Connolly, and they ensure that the song is always at the centre of their alt-folk sound. That sound is rich, reflecting […]
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Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time

April 7, 2026 0
In 2022, with her second studio album, Flesh and Bone, Cynthia Marchant explored spiritual truth and depth, and the magic of connecting with self and others in the many stages of life. Three years later, she’s […]

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Something for the long weekend: Aoife O’Donovan “Phoenix”

April 6, 2023 0
Well, that’s it for another week of great music and vibes.  Yes indeed, Thursday is the new Friday as we head into the long weekend – thank the multi-faceted deities for the four day Easter Weekend.  […]
Album Reviews

Clockwork Carousel “Clockwork Carousel” (Tick Tock Records, 2018)

March 22, 2019 0
Who would have guessed it!  Americana is alive and well in the New Forest in the shape of Clockwork Carousel who have just released their self-titled debut album.  Normally at this stage – and certainly for […]
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Courtney Marie Andrews “May Your Kindness Remain” (Loose Music, 2018)

March 22, 2018 0
‘May Your Kindness Remain’ is a very different album to Courtney Marie Andrews’ previous release ‘Honest Life’, less directly personal and far more sombre. Which is hardly surprising since the last album was driven by the […]

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