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RS Country: “The 20 best things we saw at Americanafest 2017”

September 19, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Nice little piece up on RS Country this morning which lists the 20 best things they saw at the 18th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference which took place in Nashville last week. They say: “The […]

John Carter Cash takes the fight to white nationalists

September 18, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

And he won’t back down. Rolling Stone reports: “Earlier this week, NPR reported that American Recordings and Universal Music had sent a cease-and-desist letter to Stormfront Radio, the weekly radio show for the white supremacist site Stormfront, over […]

Wand “Blue Cloud” – Listen

September 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Los Angeles five-piece Wand will release “Plum”, their fourth album since forming in 2013 on September 22nd via Drag City. After a whirlwind initial phase of writing, recording, and touring at a frenetic pace, “Plum” marks a period of relative patience, and […]

Sturgill and Prine triumph at americana awards

September 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Obviously this pales into insignifance compared to TV Choice Awards in which Emmerdale won 4 this year, but still, if you can drag yourself through the article, Rolling Stone reports: “Thank you to the Americana fans, […]

Ryan Adams contributes to new covers album

September 14, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Although happen you won’t see many of the other names on AUK anytime soon. Also, Cyndi Lauper’s Christmas Conga must rank in the top 100 worst songs ever recorded. Stereogum reports: “Earlier this year, Tegan And […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]

Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Chris Murphy “Songs From The Trees”

June 24, 2026 0

New music from internationally renowned violinist Chris Murphy transports us through time and space into a cinematic world of myth and mystery. Steeped in atmosphere and layered with musical tension and release, Songs From The Trees […]

AUK Mini-Gigs

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Duke & Goldie

August 12, 2025 0

While the British Columbia folk duo, Duke & Goldie – aka Eric “The Duke” Duquette and Jena “Goldie” Gogo – haven’t released new music since their self-titled debut EP in 2023, that will change by the […]

Videos

Video: Jay Buchanan “Sway” – always wanting to do it better

March 23, 2026 0

Be absorbed by this incredible performance from GRAMMY-nominated Rival Sons frontman Jay Buchanan. This intimate acoustic version of Buchanan’s solo song Sway draws all your attention to his fine voice. With incredible control, Buchanan demonstrates his […]