Alela Diane

For The Sake Of The Song: Alela Diane “Émigré”

June 15, 2026 Jonathan Hincks 0

Back in December 2017, Alela Diane shared on Facebook the official video for a new song, commenting, “I wrote Émigré about the international refugee crisis—no one should have to risk their life or the lives of […]

Video: Alela Diane “Dusty Roses” (Attic Live Session)

May 27, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

Dusty Roses is the latest single from Portland-based folk artist Alela Diane. The artfully-shot video was recorded in the attic of Diane’s Victorian home, built in 1892, and features co-producer Sam Weber (Madison Cunningham, Anna Tivel) […]

The latest AUK podcast is live now featuring Alela Diane & Thomas Dollbaum

May 22, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

This week’s Podcast sees Keith talking to two fabulous singer-songwriters, both of whom have new albums out today. Alela Diane with Who’s Keeping Time and Thomas Dollbaum with Birds of Paradise. There is also the new […]

France’s Eldorado festival brings americana stars to NW France in late June

May 12, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

After a first promising edition in September 2024, the one and only americana Fest in France, Eldorado, returns to the village of Vancé in NW France (close to Le Mans) with its second edition on 26th […]

Alela Diane “Who’s Keeping Time?”

May 7, 2026 Andrew Raw 1

Collaboration brings a beautiful folk album with words of love. This is Alela Diane’s seventh album, and the story behind it starts with the death at the age of eighty-three of her great friend Michael Hurley. […]

Billy Strings “So Much For Goodbyes”

September 7, 2026 0

Billy Strings plays through the pain to deliver an exceptional performance. Much has been written of Billy Strings’ experience growing up in Michigan, losing his father to a drug overdose at the age of 2 and […]

Elanor Moss “The Knife, The Needle”

September 7, 2026 0

Insightful lyrics and a delicate voice contrast with full-bodied horns to make a debut that feels authentically true to itself. They say art does not come easy, and that’s certainly something Elanor Moss found when trying […]

Stornoway live at the Found Festival, Claydon Hall, Bucks -29th to 31st August 2026

Live Review: Found Festival, Claydon Hall, Bucks – 29th-31st August 2026

September 7, 2026 1

Found festival reminded me of the very first End Of The Road back in 2006: compact, homely, community-orientated and skilfully curated. The panoramic melodies, wide pastoral instrumentation and whimsical lyricism of local-ish heroes Stornoway instantly induced […]