Emily Barker

Emily Barker “A Dark Murmuration Of Words” (Thirty Tigers, 2020)

September 1, 2020 Peter Churchill 0

For her sixth full-length album release Emily Barker is taking on the world. Addressing climate change, racism, sexism and the myths of economic progress, Barker has, in her own softly spoken and articulate way, delivered her […]

Interview: Emily Barker on her new album and working 16 hour days

August 26, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

Emily Barker is an Australian singer-songwriter who has developed her career in the UK. She was given the impetus to make music her full-time career when her song ‘Nostalgia’ became the theme song for the BBC […]

Video: The Blue Highways and Friends “Days Like This” Charity Single

April 28, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

In these strange times, we must ensure that we look out for the vulnerable, the marginalised and the lonely more than ever. Today, 28th April, The blue Highways release a cover of Van Morrison’s beautiful ‘Days […]

Frank Turner + Emily Barker, Alexandra Palace, London, 30th November 2019

December 11, 2019 Andrew Frolish 0

Frank Turner’s sold out show at the wonderful Ally Pally was his 2,431st gig since setting out as a solo artist in 2004. This is, in itself, a phenomenal achievement and is a sign of his […]

AmericanaFest UK is back in January – here are all the details

December 6, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

British Americana fans – that includes us dear reader – will be flocking to Hackney, East London for 3 days of their annual conference in January as AmericanaFest UK returns for its 4th year. The event consists […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Tom Waits

August 5, 2026 2

The musical influence of Tom Waits over the last seven decades has spanned far beyond what one might define as americana. His deep, gravely voice, has been described as having been soaked in a vat of […]

Paul McClure “The Good And The Bad Of It”

August 5, 2026 0

The Rutland Troubadour returns for album number four. Paul McClure, on his fourth album, decided to go to pastures new and left the rural north and travelled south to East Sussex and the fine Bex-Pop Studios […]

Artists with Hearts of Gold contribute to two more albums of Neil Young covers