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Folk Tracks Roundup – April 2026

April 29, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

We’re heading towards the Summer now, May Day falls this week, and the obvious thing would be to offer you, valued reader, a swathe of music that touches on those themes of rebirth and the explosion […]

Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck “My Epitaph” – remember me this way

April 29, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

The Fiddle And The Drum is the new collaborative album from Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck, and My Epitaph is the latest single from it. Originally written and recorded by Appalachian folk artist Ola Belle Reed, […]

Johnny Depp & Imelda May “Haunted” – London on a Sunny Day

April 28, 2026 Jonathan Aird 1

The latest single from the upcoming album 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan features a duet between Imelda May and Johnny Depp of the Hollywood Vampires. Originally the song was penned for the Sid and […]

Old Crow Medicine Show “My Side Of The Mountain” – living in the past?

April 27, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, it looks like all-star week on Tracks might be extending into all-star fortnight, and we’ll admit that we’re somewhat conflicted regarding that, as one of Americana UK’s Track section’s reasons for existence is to bring […]

Taj Mahal “Wild About My Lovin'” –

April 24, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

And so we reach the end of all star week here at the Tracks section of Americana UK – did we not mention that it’s all star week at Tracks? We figured you’d notice. Taj Mahal’s […]

RE: There's no future in nostalgia
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Joe Jackson ~ Hope and Fury.
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My memories of Stonhenge festivals don't involve much o...
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RE: There's no future in nostalgia
Except under supervision
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Funniest thing I ever heard at Stonehenge was a buddy w...
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Sounding Arrow “Skyman”

June 4, 2026 0

Solo album number two from Truth and Salvage Co main-man. The travails of the modern world get to most of us, but it seems to affect musicians in a particularly savage way, and this second album […]

Chris Pierce announces his new album with a Heavy Heart

June 4, 2026 0

Chris Pierce has announced his new album, Songs for the Heavy Hearted, is coming out on August 21st. Produced by frequent collaborators David Resnik and Niko Bolas (Neil Young, The Mavericks), the album features collaborations with […]

Lester Winchester McKendree “They Got It All”

June 4, 2026 0

Legendary trio of roots-rock musicians get together for a rollicking, fine debut. Considering their musical backgrounds, you could label Lester Winchester McKendree as a latent supergroup. Jimmy Lester is a first-class drummer who played in Los […]

Interviews

Interview: Ben Vaughn on being true to yourself and the joys of recording an album in your car

May 29, 2026 0

To say Ben Vaughn has had an eclectic musical career would be a gross understatement. He grew up in the Philadelphia area, and his journey into music began when a kind uncle gave him a Duane […]

Interviews

Interview: Beau Jennings – In Tribute to Will Rogers and the Verdigris

May 27, 2026 0

If History was your favourite class in school, raise your digital hand. Only two? Come on, the subject is not that dull. Now pay attention. Today, we are going to learn about a river called the […]

Interviews

Interview: Truman Sinclair – “it’s hope or die pretty much”

May 26, 2026 3

Chicago-born and LA-based singer-songwriter Truman Sinclair will be a new name to many AUK readers, although the more observant of you will have noticed his song Joel Roberts topped my top tracks of 2025 list published […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Charles Ellsworth “Trouble”

December 15, 2021 0

The warm sound of Charles Ellsworth’s latest single brings to mind the hazy days of summer, a feeling enhanced by the gorgeous flowers visible throughout the video, worn on hats and in hair and surrounding Ellsworth’s […]

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Tekla Waterfield “Can’t have Me” – you’re slippery, I’m slippier

October 28, 2021 0

There’s a great percussion line on Tekla Waterfield’s ‘Can’t Have Me‘ – and we’re a sucker for great percussion. We’re also a sucker for smart song writing and a warm intimate vocal style – and Tekla […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Trevor Sensor “Chiron, Galactus”

April 14, 2021 0

Beginning with a gentle strum before steadily building towards a dramatic crescendo, here is the excellent video premiere of ‘Chiron, Galactus’ by Trevor Sensor, who possesses a voice of outstanding character and emotional power. The surprising […]

Folk Tracks Roundup – April 2026

Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck “My Epitaph” – remember me this way

Johnny Depp & Imelda May “Haunted” – London on a Sunny Day

Old Crow Medicine Show “My Side Of The Mountain” – living in the past?

Taj Mahal “Wild About My Lovin'” –

Sounding Arrow “Skyman”

Chris Pierce announces his new album with a Heavy Heart

Lester Winchester McKendree “They Got It All”

Track Premiere: Phil Hooley “Hope Street”

Video: Teddy Thompson “Come Back” – evolve or perish!