Americana UK

Dawn Landes at The Golden Hinde August 2026

Live Review: Dawn Landes at The Golden Hinde, Bankside, London – 17th August 2026

August 27, 2026 0

At the end of a short European tour, appearing at Festivals and supporting Bonnie Prince Billy, Dawn Landes entertained us below deck on the Golden Hinde (a reproduction ship, sitting in dry dock behind Southwark Cathedral) […]

Vox Continental: August 2026

August 27, 2026 2

Winter is Coming! This is a fascinating time in mainland Europe, with summer scheduled to come to an abrupt stop on the 31st August, regardless of what the weather might be. Holidays are over and everyone […]

Jason James “Honky Tonks In Mind” – let’s grab a drink, eh?

August 27, 2026 0

Today’s new track takes us deep into traditional Country with a rollicking visit to the local Honky Tonks with Jason James. The Texas troubadour sings a lively traditional-country romp about a man who knows a night […]

Video: Oh Pray Tell “Poor Black Woman Blues”

August 27, 2026 0

Here is Poor Black Woman Blues, the powerful new single from Oh Pray Tell, also known as the trio of Sally Titasey, Shayna-Adjowa Jones, and Betty Supple. It’s a song of resistance and finding strength together, […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

August 26, 2026 0

As the listener traverses the hills, mountains and valleys of Okkervil River’s albums, there are many treasures lying in wait. Some in plain sight, some hidden, others only to be discovered following repeated excursions. Navigating Down […]

Can't Live with it, Can't Live without it
Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River
As the listener traverses the hills, mountains and valleys of Okkervil River’s albums, there are many treasures lying in wait. Some in plain sight, some hidden, others only to be discovered following repeated excursions. Navigating [...]
Interviews
Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival
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 [...]
Features
Americana Stories – Jack Roscoe “Out of the Woods”
Jack Roscoe finally emerged as a songwriter during Lockdown after years of stalled attempts at music. He released his debut album, the folky Out of the Woods, in November 2023. He followed this up with his [...]
Interviews
Interview: Nora Kelly holds space for the quirky in outlaw country music
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 [...]
Features
For The Sake of The Song: Craig Finn “God in Chicago”
I am sure many of you will know of Craig Finn. The front man with The Hold Steady has been applying his raspy form of talk-singing to their blend of indie punk and heartland rock [...]

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. […]

Jason James “Honky Tonks In Mind” – let’s grab a drink, eh?
August 27, 2026 0
Today’s new track takes us deep into traditional Country with a rollicking visit to the local Honky Tonks with Jason James. The Texas troubadour sings a lively traditional-country romp about a man who knows a [...]
Video: Oh Pray Tell “Poor Black Woman Blues”
August 27, 2026 0
Here is Poor Black Woman Blues, the powerful new single from Oh Pray Tell, also known as the trio of Sally Titasey, Shayna-Adjowa Jones, and Betty Supple. It’s a song of resistance and finding strength [...]
Kingfishr “The Sunny Side Of The Street” – remembering Shane MacGowan
August 26, 2026 1
Irish folk band Kingfishr are the latest to release a cover of a Shane MacGowan song in advance of the appearance of the tribute album 20th Century Paddy. Across almost three dozen songs 20th Century [...]
Video Premiere: Ardentjohn “Into The Night”
August 26, 2026 0
Into The Night is Ardentjohn’s second single of the year, following the energetic Hey Boy. It’s another song perfect for your late-summer soundtrack. Waves and layers of sound immerse you immediately, beginning with Seth Marron’s [...]
Track Premiere: Feral Foster “Tell Old Bill”
August 25, 2026 0
Listening to Feral Foster singing Tell Old Bill, a song from 1927’s The American Songbag book, is to hear something that sounds like a forgotten relic from the 1960’s “folk scare” (as Dave Van Ronk [...]

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