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Pick of the Political Pops: Chip Taylor and the New Ukrainians “F*** All The Perfect People”

November 6, 2020 Paul Villers 0

Such is the life of the pseudo-politico-muso journalist that this week planned “PPP” has had to be put on hold due to The Americans’ inability to have an electoral system which makes any sense, produces a […]

What should I do, Americana UK?

November 5, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

There was an eerie and, it has to be said, eldritch disturbance in the agony Aunt and Uncle conclave of Americana UK. A stygian darkness had fallen over the office and the sounds of many feet […]

Pick of the Political Pops: Wilco “If I Ever Was A Child”

October 30, 2020 Paul Villers 0

In the green and pleasant fields of the People’s Republic of Liverpudlia no one is unhappy and no one goes hungry. At least that’s the vibe we get from within Americana-UK Towers although of course it […]

Pick of the Political Pops: Paul Kelly “Little Kings”

October 23, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0

King of the Pops Mr Villers is currently away holidaying while observing social distancing in his back garden, and while his normal eloquence will return next week, in his absence we briefly turn to Australian singer-songwriter […]

Americana Roots: Old Town Flood

October 16, 2020 Tim Newby 0

American Roots highlights the freshest and most original Americana and bluegrass from across the pond in the US. It covers everything from brand-new, just out of the box bands, to cult favourites, to established acts […]

Interview: Have Gun, Will Travel is constantly evolving – What a concept!

July 22, 2026 0

Have Gun, Will Travel is the name of the band with the emphasis on travel. Not so much touring all over the world, but exploration, whether in their three concept albums or the songs written for […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Peter Case

July 22, 2026 0

First things first, Peter Case has had a long and distinguished career and judging by the quality of his latest releases, he shows no signs of slowing down. By last count, as a solo artist, he’s […]

Album cover artwork for "Bury Deep My Heart" by Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves

Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves “Bury Deep My Heart”

July 22, 2026 0

Old-time country with dark and passionate words given a modern update with electronica. Owen Lake is the alter ego of Jeff Snyder, Director of Electronic Music at Princeton, and Bury Deep My Heart is his second […]