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The Twang Factor 3 Presents: Chris Reddy

January 20, 2023 Clint West 0
Welcome to another edition of The Twang Factor 3. This week we feature the beautiful laid-back sound of Chris Reddy. Chris Reddy lives in Shaftsbury, Dorset and is currently working on his ambition of making a […]
Classic Clips

Classic Clips: The Blasters “Common Man” Farm Aid 1985

January 20, 2023 Clint West 2
This week’s Classic Clip comes from the very first Farm Aid held back in 1985 and still going strong. It was organised by Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Neil Young to help poor struggling small farmers […]
Essentials

Essentials: The Top 10 Willie Nile Albums

January 19, 2023 Paul Russell 0
Willie Nile is such an accomplished musician it’s a crime he’s not been more successful. Over the course of 20 albums since his 1980 debut, he’s consistently written songs that are his trademark – ringing guitars, […]
Classic Americana Albums

Classic Americana Albums: Diana Jones “Better Times Will Come”

January 18, 2023 Jonathan Aird 1
Now many will – quite rightly – query why this feature has not chosen to focus on ‘My Remembrance of You“, Diana Jones’ album from 2006 which first brought her to international prominence. There are two […]
The First Time

The First Time: Alan Fitter – The Beatles, Finsbury Park Astoria, 8th January 1964

January 18, 2023 Alan Fitter 2
I guess that before you go to your first gig, you have get into music and find out what you like and what your tastes are, which in my day wasn’t very easy because I’m older […]

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Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

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Phil Hooley “Everything We’ll Never Need”

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Americana on Audio: Three books that you don’t need an Audible subscription for

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More People Should Really Know About: Agalisiga “Chuj” Mackey

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AUK Shortcuts: Around About Dusk, Paul Mosley and The Red Meat Orchestra, Coldsville, The Roseline, Jim Reynolds, Long John Makkay, Clark Paterson, and Davis Wells

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Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0
Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]
Album cover artwork for Phil Hooley "Everything We'll Never Need"
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Phil Hooley “Everything We’ll Never Need”

August 4, 2026 0
An appealing laid-back brew of blues, soul and country with gentle swing and groove. Scarborough-based Phil Hooley is the founder of the alt-country band The Woolgatherers. Everything We’ll Never Need is his third solo album after […]
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Americana on Audio: Three books that you don’t need an Audible subscription for

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Audiobooks are one of the big growth areas in listening. They now amount to 10% of the UK publishing market. That market is still dominated by the convenience of Amazon’s Audible platform, and there are plenty […]

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  • AUK Shortcuts: Around About Dusk, Paul Mosley and The Red Meat Orchestra, Coldsville, The Roseline, Jim Reynolds, Long John Makkay, Clark Paterson, and Davis Wells
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Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0
Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]
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Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0
American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]
Interviews

Interview: David Keenan on inspiration, optimism and telling stories

July 28, 2026 0
“Radiate a smile if we’re only here for a short while / no we don’t want to miss a day / cus there’s so much we must do,” sings David Keenan on Radiate a Smile, four […]

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Ten Americana songs about telephony

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Where would the world of Americana be without Alexander Graham Bell’s little invention? How could anyone call their Baby to let them know they’re coming home to them? How else could they pour their heart out […]
Live Reviews

Live Review: Mary Gauthier + Jaimee Harris, Kings Place, London – 8th November 2025

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Kings Place is a modern concert hall located under the offices of The Guardian and conveniently placed for King’s Cross Station, Pancras railway and Underground stations. It’s also but a stone’s throw from the developing area […]
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Kai Clark “Silver Raven” (CD Baby, 2020)

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There is no middle ground with tribute albums. They turn out either as a haphazard collection of fan musings with a lot of hits and even more misses, or as well-thought-out collected reflections on important genres. […]

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