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  • [ October 5, 2026 ] Anniversary Cheers: Levellers “Levelling The Land” celebrates 35 years Anniversary Cheers
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Americana UK Deputy Editor Jon Aird has a daily listen to the best new americana tracks

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Darrin James “When You’re With Me” – you be you

September 15, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0
Here’s some Seventies-style up-tempo and upbeat country rock from Darrin James.  It bounds along at a great pace with Darrin James sincerely conveying a message of equality – “you can always just be yourself when you’re […]
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Track Premiere: Stephen Artemis “Pale Blue”

September 14, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0
What’s the route for a New York born, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter to make their way to a raucous punky take on what could be loosely called Outlaw Country (well, ‘Pale Blue‘ is about an outlaw at least) […]
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Track Premiere: Matthew Thomas “The Waiting Room”

September 14, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0
Matthew Thomas’ musical story contains an element of courage – in 2022 he quit his full-time job and found himself on the outskirts of Indianapolis with his wife and dog.  And a guitar and a bunch […]
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Jeff Karoub “Last Call” – for alcohol, for love, for democracy, for climate control

September 13, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0
Jeff Karoub’s latest song has a warm acoustic and a great piano sound – the latter is perhaps not surprising considering how Jeff recorded it, as he explained to Americana UK: “I found myself recently alone […]
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Dream Team Double Header – Darlingside and Robert Plant

September 13, 2023 Jonathan Aird 1
Well, this is Songkick’s suggestion for a great night out with two artists vying for the top spot on the billing. It might look like an odd pairing – Darlingside being the complete masters of vocal […]

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For The Sake of The Song: Steve Forbert “Ebenezer’s Back In Town”

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Anniversary Cheers: Levellers “Levelling The Land” celebrates 35 years

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Dom Flemons to release new album using Smithsonian’s collection of musical instruments

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For The Sake of The Song: Steve Forbert “Ebenezer’s Back In Town”

October 5, 2026 0
Steve Forbert arrived on the music scene in 1978 fully formed and alive with youthful energy and attitude. Fast forward nearly fifty years and he continues to make music that is consistently relevant and enjoyable. Touted […]
Album Reviews

This is Lorelei “The Singer in My Band”

October 5, 2026 0
Deeply human songs with indie sensibilities and shades of bluegrass. This is Lorelei is the moniker used by singer-songwriter Nate Amos. He’s also in the experimental, indie pop band Water from Your Eyes, where he plays […]
Anniversary Cheers

Anniversary Cheers: Levellers “Levelling The Land” celebrates 35 years

October 5, 2026 0
Warner Music UK/Rhino release a 35th-Anniversary version of the classic sophomore album from the Levellers. Originally released in 1991 with that iconic opening “There’s only one way of life / And that’s your own”, the Levellers […]

  • For The Sake of The Song: Steve Forbert “Ebenezer’s Back In Town”
  • This is Lorelei “The Singer in My Band”
  • Anniversary Cheers: Levellers “Levelling The Land” celebrates 35 years
  • Dom Flemons to release new album using Smithsonian’s collection of musical instruments
  • Laura Cortese “Lucky Water”
  • Live Review: First Aid Kit and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Albert Hall, London – 30th September 2026
  • Wynonna “Hear Me Now” – if only we could
  • Video: Charlie Sherbourne & The Nightbirds “All I Ever Wanted”
  • Some sad news to end the week with: Americana UK loses two of our best, Paul Kerr and Martin Johnson
  • Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Kyp Harness
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  • Dusty Wright: RIP, Music Brothers! Condolences and blessings to their families. They will be missed. peace.
  • John Jenkins: Another Excellent show - love Mary Gaulthier. Wish i could write a song with her myself - Best wishes John

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Interview: Fischer-Z’s John Watts reminisces on 50 years of making heartfelt music

October 1, 2026 0
The songs of John Watts, whether in his band Fischer-Z, in his other bands or as a solo artist, aren’t technically Americana, but everything in their construction and recording has the feel of exactly what Americana […]
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Interview: Shawn Colvin, celebrating 30 years of “A Few Small Repairs”

September 29, 2026 2
Shawn Colvin has long established herself as one of the most captivating of singer-songwriters. She’s an accomplished guitar player, possessed of a fine voice, and she’s a storyteller of great talent. Her first album, Steady On, […]
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Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0
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 track on Maya de Vitry’s 2026 release, but […]

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Video Premiere: Luke Sital-Singh “Hallelujah Anyway”

May 11, 2023 0
Here’s the premiere of the brand new single from the outstanding Luke Sital-Singh.  ‘Hallelujah Anyway’ is taken from the forthcoming EP ‘Strange Weather’, which is due out on 9th June 2023.  The follow-up to the acclaimed […]
Live Reviews

Live Review: The Unthanks, Cadogan Hall, London – 21st December 2024

January 9, 2025 1
It was the solstice of the year, a grey wet day in a deep and dark December, but with Sloane Square and the surrounds of Cadogan Hall lit by Christmas lights and more than bustling with […]
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Steep Canyon Rangers “Sweet Spot” – touching bluegrass nirvana

June 16, 2022 0
All different things can be a ‘Sweet Spot‘ and bluegrass champions Steep Canyon Rangers list a large number of them on their new single which emerged about a week ago.  Of the track banjo player Graham […]

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