Eliza Carthy

Live Review: Linda Thompson presents Proxy Music, Cadogan Hall, London – 19th July 2024

August 1, 2024 Brian Hancill 0

Linda Thompson is one of the best singers ever to stand in front of a microphone. Across six albums with her then husband Richard and then on four solo releases, she brought songs to life with […]

Artwork for Billy Bragg and Wilco album “Mermaid Avenue"

Classic Americana Albums: Billy Bragg and Wilco “Mermaid Avenue”

January 4, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 2

Prior to the release of ‘Mermaid Avenue’ in 1998, for many people, the name of Woody Guthrie invoked images of a free-spirited, freight train hopping, American troubadour armed only with an acoustic guitar, who wrote political […]

Eliza Carthy releases third EP from upcoming album before starting tour

October 10, 2022 Emily Dongray 0

‘Blood on My Boots‘ is the third EP release from Eliza Carthy’s forthcoming album ‘Queen of the Whirl‘, followed by ‘EP IV‘ and the full album on October 28th. Featuring newly recorded versions of songs from […]

Angeline Morrison “The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs Of Black British Experience”

September 30, 2022 Paul Kerr 2

An important, essential folk album which casts light on the hidden history of black people in these sceptred /blighted isles. On the face of it, ‘The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs Of Black British Experience’ is an […]

Eliza Carthy celebrates 30 years, announces new UK tour and EP series

August 17, 2022 Emily Dongray 0

Eliza Carthy and The Restitution have announced ‘Queen of the Whirl‘ will be released on October 28th on HemHem Records. Multi-award-winning Carthy MBE is celebrating 30 years as a professional musician with the release of the […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Live Review: Linda Thompson presents Proxy Music, Cadogan Hall, London – 19th July 2024

Classic Americana Albums: Billy Bragg and Wilco “Mermaid Avenue”

Eliza Carthy releases third EP from upcoming album before starting tour

Angeline Morrison “The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs Of Black British Experience”

Eliza Carthy celebrates 30 years, announces new UK tour and EP series

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”