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Houndmouth “Good For You”

November 22, 2021 Lyndon Bolton 1

Alt-folk novels. ‘Good For You’, the fourth studio album from Indiana-based Houndmouth has a deep reflective feel, far removed from the fast-paced indie of a decade ago. Contributors are obviously several line-up changes as well as […]

Grapevine Springs “The Dark Sea”

November 22, 2021 Rick Bayles 0

EP that doesn’t offer quite enough. Working under the name Grapevine Springs, Norwegian musician Jon Ivar Stegarud has released this five-track EP, and it’s an intriguing recording. The Nordic take on Americana has become quite a […]

Live Review: 2022 UK Americana Awards Launch Show – Omeara, London, 16 November 2021

November 22, 2021 Lyndon Bolton 0

Introducing the Americana Music Association UK 2022 Nominations and Awards at a well-attended Omeara in London, Stevie Smith, AMA-UK’s CEO, reminded her audience that a year ago she had opened the proceedings from a shed in […]

Richard Townend and The Mighty Bosscats “Short Stories”

November 19, 2021 Peter Churchill 0

Brilliant guitar aligned to insightful lyrics equates to a fine piece of Americana. Recording an album in the middle of a pandemic has, unsurprisingly, proved a challenge for many an artist over the last couple of […]

Aimee Mann “Queens of the Summer Hotel”

November 19, 2021 Helen Jones 0

A treat for any fan of Aimee Mann’s music, although it needs some understanding of the source material to be truly appreciated. Aimee Mann has never been afraid to tackle the difficult subject of mental health. […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Came across this guy John Rush . Know him Paul Kerr? ...
By Keith Hargreaves , 8 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Did around 750 mile round trip last weekend. Player hi...
By Richard Parkinson , 11 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Gourds - Cow, Fish, Fowl or Pig
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RE: London Gigs Next Week
Tends to be a bit quiet the week after Easter, however....
By Richard Parkinson , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
U2 - Easter Lilly EP
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RE: Versions!
From the excellent Thee Holy Brothers...
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RE: J'accuse
You're probably right Joe. Sensible words
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RE: Americana 25 Festival
Tickets sorted. Can't wait 👍
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Americana 25 festival with Chuck Prophet, Steve Wynn and more comes to Liverpool in November – here’s how you can get your tickets

April 2, 2026 0

Last week we announced details of Americana 25, our celebration of 25 years of Americana UK, which comes to two stages across Liverpool’s Rough Trade venue and Quaker Meeting House later this year on Saturday November […]

Something for the long weekend: Michael Stipe & Andrew Watt “I Played the Fool”

April 2, 2026 2

Well that’s it from us for this week as we head into the long weekend. If you’re an AUK supporter your playlist will still be with you for 5pm tomorrow and don’t forget tickets for our […]

Our new supporters playlist comes out tomorrow – win a pair of tickets for the Folk by the Oak Festival!

April 2, 2026 0

If you’re not subscribing to our monthly supporters newsletter you’ll be missing out on our exclusive supporters playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month which this month includes new tracks by […]