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Interview: Americana UK’s Twang Factor winner Anton O’Donnell, a true troubadour

August 1, 2024 Paul Kerr 0

Anton O’Donnell spills the beans on hooking up with his American-based label and on the joys of being a true roving troubadour. Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Anton O’Donnell was the winner of AUK’s first ever Twang Factor back […]

Interview: Rezo’s Colm O’Connell and Rory McDade on “The Age Of Self Help”

July 30, 2024 Paul Russell 0

Mixing emotions and humour through music recorded remotely. Americana UK recently reviewed a superb new album, “The Age Of Self Help”, from duo Rezo, who consists of Dublin based Colm O’Connell and Malaga based Rory McCaid. […]

Black Deer Festival Interview: The Delines discuss the touring life and new music on the way

July 25, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Award-winning and critically acclaimed, The Delines is a band that remains a great favourite amongst AUK’s readers and writers. Their soulful Americana and distinctive sound are perfect for delivering Willy Vlautin’s cinematic narratives about the lost […]

Video Interview: Jim Keller talks about “Daylight”

July 23, 2024 Martin Johnson 0

From power pop to cult roots music songwriter via managing Philip Glass. You would struggle to script Jim Keller’s career if you were working on a piece of fiction and make it believable. He first tasted […]

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Interview: The Kennedys are pilgrims on a journey in song

July 19, 2024 Dean Nardi 1

Their albums are souvenirs reminding Pete and Maura of old memories. Not counting side projects, solo records and a retrospective, The Kennedys, Pete and Maura, have released 16 albums in an enduring career spanning nearly thirty […]

Preview: James Taylor returns to the UK next week

July 15, 2026 3

One of the most influential singer-songwriters of the modern era, James Taylor returns to the UK this month for his first London performance in three years when he takes to the stage at The O2 Arena […]

Whiskey Treaty Roadshow “Kept Rising”

July 15, 2026 0

Whiskey Treaty Roadshow proves that Democracy is strongest when it is diverse. It’s hard to pin down Whiskey Treaty Roadshow. They are all over the map, stylistically, and as a collective. Over the course of more […]

Live Review: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, British Airways ARC, London – 8th July 2026