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  • [ October 5, 2026 ] Anniversary Cheers: Levellers “Levelling The Land” celebrates 35 years Anniversary Cheers
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Blitzen Trapper “Cheap Fantastical Takedown” – holding out for a good woman

August 30, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0
Portland’s Blitzen Trapper return with their first new music since 2020’s ‘Holy Smokes Future Jokes‘ as they set to release a three song 12″ single which includes ‘Cheap Fantastical Takedown.’  Since it’s a 12″ we’re assuming […]
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Anna Rose “Pray To The Trees” – you follow your path, I’ll follow mine

August 29, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0
Everything is a journey these days, are we right?  And this song is no exception – starting out in a questioning and searching folk mode it hits an emotional turmoil encapsulated in a grinding rock section […]
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Robert Rex Waller, Jr “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Any More” – no moon neither

August 25, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0
Well, this is pretty exciting – the I See Hawks In L.A. frontman has a new solo album coming on October 20th.  It’s called ‘See The Big Man Cry‘ and was produced by Carla Olson.  Rob […]
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The Three O’Clock “Seeing Is Believing” – I want to believe….

August 24, 2023 Jonathan Aird 1
Now, we know what you’re thinking – “cool band, nice pick but, hey isn’t this prime cut of Paisley Underground from one of the true founders of that LA scene a bit old, dude it must […]
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Hayfitz “What’s Wrong” – everything, just everything

August 24, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0
On this distinctly lo-fi and somber song Hayfitz reveals a heart that is falling apart, and falling apart just where they’d rather it wasn’t: “Fuck there it goes / I’m crying right in front of you […]

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

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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 […]
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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
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  • 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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Mason Via “Colarado” – Westward bound

October 28, 2021 0
Mason Via is the latest recruit to Old Crow Medicine Show, he’s also recently made his Grand Ole Opry debut with the band and was a Top 40 finalist on American Idol.  Obviously someone with time […]
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Americana Vinyl Treasures: Mike Nesmith “The Prison”- Pacific Arts, 1975

September 18, 2023 3
Back before box sets, there were some LPs which were released in a box. The first I know of was Donovan’s two disc release ‘From A Garden To Flower’ which came out in 1968 but my […]
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Buddy and Julie Miller return with new album “In The Throes”

June 29, 2023 0
New album includes Dylan c0-write. Listen to the title track below. Buddy & Julie Miller have announced the release of ‘In The Throes’ which lands on September 22nd in the UK via New West Records. The […]

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