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Interview: Jonathan Wilson on following his gut instincts and eating the worm

September 19, 2023 Martin Johnson 2

Adding a dollop of Finnish Wigwam to his Southern musical family heritage. There is no better example of a musical polymath than Jonathan Wilson. He is a successful solo artist, an in-demand record producer for artists […]

Interview: Ed Snodderly on his many-faceted career in the music of the American South

September 12, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

From learning old-time music in his family home to hosting John Lee Hooker, Guy and Townes. Ed Snodderly is a child of the American South and he so is obsessed with its culture and music that […]

Interview: Nils Lofgren on his powerful new album

September 8, 2023 Andrew Frolish 3

After 55 years on the road, music is still Nils Lofgren’s ‘Sacred Weapon’ Ever since contributing to Neil Young’s classic ‘After the Goldrush’ while still a teenager, Nils Lofgren has been wowing audiences with his phenomenal […]

Interview: Toria Richings on being fired up for Nashville’s AMERICANAFEST

September 5, 2023 Martin Johnson 6

Travel opened her eyes to roots music and Australia helped develop it into her own style. Inspired initially by Neil Young and Joan Baez, Toria Richings always knew she was a songwriter but it took a […]

Interview: Philip Bowen talks about the Kanawha River and the vampire in Appalachia

August 29, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Appalachia is still a fertile breeding ground for new roots artists. Appalachia has exerted a massive influence on American roots music over the years, being the region where the original Scottish and Irish settler’s music from […]

Americana Stories – Gary Marsden “Rialto and Rhiannon”

July 16, 2026 0

Gary Marsden was a finalist in Americana UK’s Twang Factor under his nom de musique of Cold Bones Lullabies. He has sent us a story based on another one of his songs, which you can find […]

Album Reviews

Brand New Heartache “A New Alchemy”

July 16, 2026 0

The married duo present a set of winsome songs that succeed in feeling nostalgic but still new and carefully crafted. If you’re a fan of Gram Parsons or Emmylou Harris, husband-and-wife duo Eleese and Matthew Meschery’s […]

The Suitcase Junket “One More Mile” – take that step

July 16, 2026 0

One More Mile is the latest single from The Suitcase Junket, the recording name of poetic folkster Matt Lorenz. It’s a song that in a sense belies it’s upbeat tempo and optimistic feel – it’s taken […]

Interview: Jonathan Wilson on following his gut instincts and eating the worm

Interview: Ed Snodderly on his many-faceted career in the music of the American South

Interview: Nils Lofgren on his powerful new album

Interview: Toria Richings on being fired up for Nashville’s AMERICANAFEST

Interview: Philip Bowen talks about the Kanawha River and the vampire in Appalachia

Americana Stories – Gary Marsden “Rialto and Rhiannon”

Brand New Heartache “A New Alchemy”

The Suitcase Junket “One More Mile” – take that step

Video: John Carter Cash “Pineapple John” – finding yourself in the sea’s reflection

Preview: James Taylor returns to the UK