Dave Alvin

Video Interview: Dave Alvin on The Third Mind’s “Spellbinder”

March 11, 2026 Martin Johnson 2

While Dave Alvin is regarded as one of the greats of American roots music, his taste in music and his own music from the Blasters onwards has included hints of his musical eclecticism. Evidently, he always […]

The Top 10 Americana Songs of All Time: Dean Nardi

November 27, 2025 Dean Nardi 3

By most metrics, it is apparent readers enjoy lists: from the top 10 obscure americana songs to the 10 most annoying Neil Young songs about personal gripes to the ten best ways to avoid paying taxes. […]

The Top 10 Americana Songs of All Time: Paul Kerr

October 9, 2025 Paul Kerr 2

Jeez! You sign up to Americana UK, thinking you’re on the road to hobnobbing with the stars in the VIP area at gigs, and then you’re thrown a curveball. Your top ten americana songs? First off, […]

Essentials: The Top Ten Chris Gaffney Songs

July 3, 2025 Martin Johnson 4

From a personal perspective, if I were to pick an artist who I think best encapsulates the admittedly numerous stands of what is called americana, together with a healthy dose of the attitude needed to make […]

The Third Mind to release third studio album “Right Now!” in autumn 2025

June 27, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

The Third Mind will release “Right Now!”, their third studio album, on 19th September 2025 via Yep Roc Records. Recorded live over four days at 64 Sound Recording Studio in Los Angeles, “Right Now!” is a […]