Alejandro Escovedo

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It – Alejandro Escovedo

April 2, 2025 Stephen Rostkoski 1

Alejandro Escovedo has been one of my favorite Austin-based musicians ever since I encountered his music in 1994. He remains the one performer I’ve seen live in concert more than any other (I lost count at […]

Cover Art for Silver Patron Saints The Songs Of Jesse Malin

Various Artists “Silver Patron Saints: The Songs Of Jesse Malin”

October 7, 2024 Richard Parkinson 1

A moving statement of support for a great songwriter from his contemporaries Jesse Malin may be one of those artists that can be characterised as a songwriter’s songwriter. Certainly, the list of his collaborators and admirers […]

Alejandro Escovedo “Echo Dancing”

March 27, 2024 Richard Parkinson 1

Americana legend reimagines 14 classic songs. Alejandro Escovedo’s latest album sees him once again teamed up with Don Antonio and his band. ‘Echo Dancing’, like its predecessor, ‘The Crossing’ (2018), was recorded at Costabeat in Villa […]

Alejandro Escovedo announces new re-recorded retrospective

January 15, 2024 Mark Whitfield 4

The always evolving Alejandro Escovedo has announced a new album “Echo Dancing”, described as a “career-spanning collection that’s less a look back than a bold new turn for this sonic adventurer and singular creative mind.” It […]

Let’s unpack the haul…

August 4, 2023 Jonathan Aird 1

A favourite YouTube influencer video is the showing off what you bought on your latest shopping expedition, or unpacking a package that came through the post. Well, this isn’t YouTube, and here at Americana UK you […]

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I’m Kingfisher “Give Up Together”

May 11, 2026 0

Nordic americana with a slightly heavier tinge. I’m Kingfisher is the alter ego of Swedish singer-songwriter Thomas Jonsson. Give Up Together is his sixth album under that guise and comes three years after his last release, […]

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Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Igloo Hearts

May 11, 2026 0

Igloo Hearts are James and Katie MacGregor, a married folk-pop duo from North Wales. For our next AUK mini-gig, they kindly agreed to share some of their latest songs with our readers and viewers. Since appearing […]

The Krickets “If You Only Knew”

May 11, 2026 0

Technically excellent but emotionally bereft album from Gulf Coast female trio. Catching up on If You Only Knew, released by all-female trio The Krickets in October 2025, is like being battered with the world’s softest pillow. […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It – Alejandro Escovedo

Various Artists “Silver Patron Saints: The Songs Of Jesse Malin”

Alejandro Escovedo “Echo Dancing”

Alejandro Escovedo announces new re-recorded retrospective

Let’s unpack the haul…

I’m Kingfisher “Give Up Together”

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Igloo Hearts

The Krickets “If You Only Knew”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 230 “Travel – a necessary luxury”

Kris Drever “Doing This For Love” – anything, anything