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Artwork for Bella Gaffney album "Reflections"

Bella Gaffney “Reflections”

July 31, 2023 David Jarman 0

A fine blend of original and traditional songs from Bella Gaffney of The Magpies in her first solo venture, showcasing her exceptional guitar, banjo, and vocals. ‘Reflections’ is the first solo release from Bella Gaffney, singer […]

Live Review: Sara Petite, The Old Parcels Store, Scarborough – 15th July 2023

July 28, 2023 Guy Lincoln 1

It can be tricky to find live music of any meaningful kind on the North Yorkshire coast, save for a few functional local indie / rock bands and the odd acoustic covers session. There is also […]

William The Conqueror “Excuse Me While I Vanish”

July 28, 2023 Peter Churchill 0

Another great album as William The Conqueror continue to impress. Following the imposition of lockdown restrictions, Ruarri Joseph found himself cocooned at home in Cornwall, ruminating on an uncertain creative future, watching on as his wife […]

Matthews Southern Comfort “The Woodstock Album”

July 27, 2023 Paul Kerr 2

A nostalgic blast from Iain Matthews who sings 15 songs of peace, love and understanding which were performed at Woodstock. It’s fitting that Iain Matthews’ latest version of Matthews Southern Comfort revisits the legendary Woodstock Festival […]

Ed Snodderly & The Shoestring Seven “Chimney Smoke”

July 27, 2023 Alan Fitter 1

A superb album that answers the age-old question ‘What exactly is americana?’ Ed Snodderly is a bit of a Renaissance man as he not only sings, plays guitar and piano and writes songs but he’s also […]

Billy Strings “So Much For Goodbyes”

September 7, 2026 0

Billy Strings plays through the pain to deliver an exceptional performance. Much has been written of Billy Strings’ experience growing up in Michigan, losing his father to a drug overdose at the age of 2 and […]

Elanor Moss “The Knife, The Needle”

September 7, 2026 0

Insightful lyrics and a delicate voice contrast with full-bodied horns to make a debut that feels authentically true to itself. They say art does not come easy, and that’s certainly something Elanor Moss found when trying […]

Stornoway live at the Found Festival, Claydon Hall, Bucks -29th to 31st August 2026

Live Review: Found Festival, Claydon Hall, Bucks – 29th-31st August 2026

September 7, 2026 1

Found festival reminded me of the very first End Of The Road back in 2006: compact, homely, community-orientated and skilfully curated. The panoramic melodies, wide pastoral instrumentation and whimsical lyricism of local-ish heroes Stornoway instantly induced […]

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. […]

Interviews

Interview: Nora Kelly holds space for the quirky in outlaw country music

August 24, 2026 1

It’s always the ride and not necessarily the destination that makes a trip through a Nora Kelly Band album worthwhile. The songs can be zany, intriguing and melancholic all at once, cavorting to their own primal […]

Album Reviews

June Star “How We See It Now”

April 6, 2021 1

Thoughtfully conceived and carefully executed emotional landscapes envelop the listener in their web. June Star, (AKA, Andrew Grimm), divides his time between being an accomplished Americana artist and teaching college literature courses. Perhaps unsurprising then that […]

Tracks

Alexander Biggs “Laundromat” – Listen

May 11, 2020 0

Australian Alexander Biggs sings of a painful break-up on today’s song ‘Laundromat‘. His is the ultra lo-fi pioneered by the likes of Bright Eyes, scratchy guitar and an unaffected vocal with a few additional sounds added […]

Tracks

Mike Stocksdale “Build A Wall” – Listen

October 12, 2020 0

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Mike Stocksdale has a song that evokes that “Dylan goes Electric” word tripping over word with its folk rock fluidity. It’s safe to say that Mike Stocksdale is not a fan of Trump. […]