Classic Americana Albums

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Classic Americana Albums: Dave Alvin “West of the West”

July 28, 2021 Kimberly Bright 2

Dave Alvin, who was born and raised in Downey, California, may well be the best songwriter to come out of the first generation southern California punk scene. The former Blaster is also one of the best […]

Classic Americana Albums: Yo La Tengo “Fakebook”

July 21, 2021 Ljubinko Zivkovic 0

OK, so Yo La Tengo’s ‘Fakebook’ might raise a few eyebrows as a choice for a classic Americana album. After all, who would consider Ira Kaplan, Georgia Hubley, and an often revolving cast of members as […]

Classic Americana Albums: Tom Russell “Folk Hotel”

July 14, 2021 Lyndon Bolton 2

For this third personal choice of a Classic Americana Album, the emphasis is on songwriting as storytelling. As a core foundation of the genre that does not narrow the candidate list a great deal but for […]

Classic Americana Albums – Teenage Fanclub “Songs From Northern Britain”

July 7, 2021 Mark Nenadic 4

If The Byrds, Neil Young and Big Star are lynchpins of Americana, then undoubtedly so are Teenage Fanclub, who distil the three so eloquently into their own sweet sound. For over thirty years (and counting) these […]

Classic Americana Albums: Patty Griffin “Impossible Dream”

June 30, 2021 Peter Churchill 2

Ah the wonderful Patty Griffin. So many great albums to choose from. As in all music personal preference will always prompt friendly debate with each album often offering a slightly different take and musical slant from […]

Hollow Hand announces new album for September and UK Tour

July 14, 2026 0

Hollow Hand, the project of Brighton’s Max Kinghorn-Mills, steps out of the bedroom on Wish Road South, recorded live as a trio after touring with MJ Lenderman and Caitlin Rose. The album comes out on the […]

Hudson NY duo Babehoven to release third album in the autumn

July 14, 2026 0

Babehoven, the Hudson, NY-based project of singer/songwriter Maya Bon and producer and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Albert, have announced their new album, I See Them, I See Me, due 18th September 2026 via Double Double Whammy. I See […]

Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

July 14, 2026 0

Majestic debut from Virginia songwriter with a fascinating true backstory. When it comes to musical inspiration, a musician’s life is integral to what music he or she makes. For Brennan Gilmore, that inspiration comes from a […]

Classic Americana Albums: Dave Alvin “West of the West”

Classic Americana Albums: Yo La Tengo “Fakebook”

Classic Americana Albums: Tom Russell “Folk Hotel”

Classic Americana Albums – Teenage Fanclub “Songs From Northern Britain”

Classic Americana Albums: Patty Griffin “Impossible Dream”

Hollow Hand announces new album for September and UK Tour

Hudson NY duo Babehoven to release third album in the autumn

Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

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