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Pick of the Political Pops: Suzi Quattro “If You Can’t Give Me Love”

September 13, 2019 Paul Villers 0

We have a strict hierarchical structure here at Americana-UK Towers (actually we don’t but this is for illustrative purposes). At the top sits The Editor – a surly cove if crossed and a great believer in […]

Interviews

Studio Life – Danny Schmidt

September 11, 2019 Andrew Frolish 0

For many years, Danny Schmidt has been releasing critically-acclaimed albums, full of consistently exceptional songcraft and intelligent lyricism. The Texan singer-songwriter is known for his delicate, folk guitar, warm voice and poetic approach to his subjects. […]

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What Is This Americana Thing Anyway…?

September 10, 2019 Paul Villers 1

Our occasional feature on the whys and wherefores of Americana is back – this time featuring prolific writer and former metal fiend turned Gram Parson aficionado Mark Underwood. He once upon a time used to write […]

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Pick of the Political Pops: Woody Guthrie “All You Fascists Bound To Lose”

September 6, 2019 Paul Villers 0

Your regular correspondent has been on a sabbatical of late taking part in something called “The Real World” away from the delights and highlights of the Internet Universe. Trust – it’s a dreadful place. Don’t go […]

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Songs for the apocalypse: Chris Isaak “Graduation Day”

September 4, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

I remember graduating myself the year this record came out and while it wouldn’t have exactly been the most cheery song to play at a graduation (“Watching the stars fall, a million dreams have all gone […]

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For the Sake of the Song: Sheryl Crow “My Favorite Mistake”

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Ace Records’ second volume of black artists’ Dylan covers out in January 2026

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  • For the Sake of the Song: Sheryl Crow “My Favorite Mistake”
  • Interview: David Grisman on the groundbreaking Garcia/Grisman album and more
  • Melanie Crew and Ross Palmer “Some Other Stories”
  • Ace Records’ second volume of black artists’ Dylan covers out in January 2026
  • The Twang Factor 4 Presents: Hannah Crossrose
  • Sam Salmon & the Grand Manan Bandits “Down for Life”
  • Sounds from beyond the Shed 212 “Home Truths”
  • The Song Remains: Steve Cropper (1941 -2025)
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Interview: David Grisman on the groundbreaking Garcia/Grisman album and more

December 8, 2025 1

The “Garcia/Grisman” album was recorded in 1991, and chances are you never heard these two master musicians sound as good as they did on this record. Jerry Garcia’s tasteful picking on this album is inspired and […]

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Interview: Dan Bern has still got his fastball, and a change-up

December 2, 2025 1

In the smart and lively songs of Dan Bern, nuances are at work like honeybees in a hive. A busy swarm of subtleties generates a nucleus of narrative honeycomb that has more layers than an archaeologist’s […]

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Behind the Songs: Dillon Warnek “As the Neighbors Tried to Sleep”

December 2, 2025 0

Dillon Warnek’s “As the Neighbors Tried to Sleep” is a sharp and dizzying collection of songs about everything and anything. “Rolling Stone” raved that his debut album “Now That It’s All Over”, was full of “wry character […]

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The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Keith Hargreaves

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As always in these prescriptive articles there must be a drawing of boundaries and Clint’s first article in the series seemed to have dealt with the idea that you should define americana in a narrow sense […]

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Essentials: The top 10 Steve Earle albums

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Steve Earle announced his arrival in our lives with his debut album in 1986. Since then, he has racked up almost thirty studio and live albums under his own name or in collaboration with others. I […]

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The Song Remains: Eric Taylor 1949-2020

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I heard from a colleague,  who has contact with associates of Eric Taylor, that he had died on March 9th 2020 following a period of illness. I immediately checked the web for confirmation but there was […]

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