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Classic Clips: Richmond Fontaine and Amy Boone “Post to Wire” – Live in-store at Rough Trade East, London – 14th September 2011

May 29, 2026 Andrew Lefley 0

I guess pretty much everyone reading this on Americana UK is familiar with and, judging by the plaudits heaped upon them, deeply enamoured with The Delines; the dark twisted tales of the underbelly of the American […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Kim Richey Songs

May 28, 2026 Peter Churchill 0

Kim Richey is one of those unsung heroes of americana who have been around for ages, releasing an album every few years without huge fanfare, but whose work within the industry, working with higher-profile musicians, has […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Alexandra King

May 28, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

Irish-American singer/songwriter Alexandra King is the featured performer on this video for Americana UK’s mini-gig series. Music has been central to King’s life from the beginning. Raised in a musical family, she first stepped onstage at […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Joni Mitchell

May 27, 2026 Jonathan Hincks 4

David Jarman’s recent visit to Woodstock in his AUK ‘For The Sake Of The Song’ feature may well have whetted the appetite of Joni Mitchell fans (here), of which I have been one for over half […]

Grand Old Opry archive photo of Don Williams

Anniversary Cheers: Don Williams “Epilogue – The Cellar Tapes”

May 27, 2026 FredArnold 1

Recordings from more than 40 years ago are unearthed by country music icon’s son, cleaned up and remastered. Well, I do hope AUK readers will forgive this foray into mainstream country music, but we are honouring […]

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 Clips: Richmond Fontaine and Amy Boone “Post to Wire” – Live in-store at Rough Trade East, London – 14th September 2011

Essentials: The Top 10 Kim Richey Songs

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Alexandra King

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Joni Mitchell

Anniversary Cheers: Don Williams “Epilogue – The Cellar Tapes”

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”

More People Really Should Know About: James Hodder

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