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Trailhead “Keep Walking” (Requa Records, 2018)

January 19, 2018 Muff Fitzgerald 0

Never go walking with The Proclaimers – it’s really tiring! But if you do fancy trekking 500 miles or so, according to Lonely Planet, the sure-fire way to avoid blisters whilst walking the Camino de Santiago […]

Hannah White “Elephant Eye” (Sound Lounge Records, 2017)

January 19, 2018 Paul Kerr 2

London based Hannah White has gathered a fine crew around her for her latest album, Elephant Eye. Producer Nigel Stonier (Thea Gilmore, Martha Wainwright, Joan Baez) plays several instruments, Chris J Hillman adds pedal steel while […]

Moonsville Collective EPs “I” “2” “3” (Moonsville Records 2017)

January 18, 2018 David Cowling 0

These three EP’s are the first three instalments of a planned quartet of releases, and there’s nothing startlingly different about each record. They are all super competent Americana, aiming foursquare for the middle ground, populated by […]

Lydia Loveless “Boy Crazy & Singles(s)” (Bloodshot Records, 2017)

January 17, 2018 Paul Kerr 0

Starting off as a punk inspired country siren, Lydia Loveless soon progressed to offering feisty pop orientated numbers, still imbued with a country punk attitude. Boy Crazy & Single(s) is a handy catch up compendium of […]

The Raving Beauties “Raving For Bap” (Farm Music, 2017)

January 17, 2018 Jeremy Searle 0

Irishman Bap Kennedy left us far too early, hit by the curse of cancer and passing on at only 54 in 2016. In his memory, and with all proceeds going to Marie Curie cancer care, comes […]

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. […]

Features

Twang Factor 3: AUK’s showcase for new artists – How to enter

November 18, 2022 0

Once again we are offering a platform for new and emerging artists to share their music with our readers. AUK is looking for new and emerging artists to feature in our Twang Factor 3 competition. Contestents […]

Tracks

Eric Bolander “Magic Moon” – Listen

June 22, 2020 0

Eric Bolander is busy working on his third album, after last year’s well received ‘The Wind.‘ In the meantime he’s prepared a couple of singles to bridge the gap, with ‘Magic Moon‘ the first of these.

Tracks

Keb’ Mo’ and Rosanne Cash “Put a Woman in Charge” – Listen

October 8, 2018 0

Keb’ Mo’ and Rosanne Cash, both musicians known for their activism and philanthropic work, have teamed up to release, ‘Put A Woman In Charge’: an upbeat anthem with a timely message about female empowerment and embracing women in […]