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A tribute to Americana UK writer Gordon Sharpe

May 20, 2022 Mark Whitfield 16

It’s with great sadness that we have to let you know that one of Americana UK’s stalwarts Gordon Sharpe died on Sunday following a stroke last week. Gordon has been one of the website’s most prominent […]

AUK’s Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century : Paul Russell

May 19, 2022 Paul Russell 6

A list of the best albums of the 21st Century was always going to be a challenge, to whittle down the releases that have that special quality and to justify their presence on such a collection. […]

Lost Albums: Willis Alan Ramsey “Willis Alan Ramsey”

May 19, 2022 Graeme Tait 9

A truly exceptional debut album that neither required nor received a follow-up. Some artists spend their whole career searching for that definitive moment when everything comes together to produce the classic album that sits alongside those […]

Classic Americana Albums: Wilco “Sky Blue Sky”

May 18, 2022 Keith Hargreaves 2

From the opening delicate notes of ‘Either Way‘ to the closing chords of ‘On and On and On’, “Sky Blue Sky” signalled Wilco’s intent to develop into an even more interesting and arresting band than the alt […]

Small Venue Heroes: Darren Hayman

May 17, 2022 Darren Lumbroso 0

Born in Essex Darren Hayman was the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist in Hefner, an indie band beloved by John Peel. Following their spilt 20 years ago Hayman has been prolific, producing around 21 albums, numerous […]