Finny McConnell

Finny McConnell “The Dark Streets of Love”

October 12, 2021 Jason McDonald 0

Although the shadow of The Mahones may be hard to escape this solo excursion is a worthwhile addition to his musical legacy. McConnell has released his first solo album after more than 30 years as front-man […]

Finny McConnell “Atlantic City” – Listen

August 25, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

You’ll know the song, no doubt, but Finny McConnell brings a very different feel to the Springsteen classic. It’s taken from McConnell’s debut solo album ‘The Dark Streets of Love‘ which is out this Autumn on […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]

Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Album Reviews

The Lowest Pair “The Perfect Plan” (Delicata Records, 2020)

March 25, 2020 0

Lovers of Americana trivia may take delight in the link between The Lowest Pair and Glen Campbell. It is the fact that ‘The Lowest Pair’ is a poem written by country and bluegrass artist John Hartford […]

Videos

Video: Daniel Norgren “Let Love Run The Game”

March 19, 2019 0

This is the new single from Sweden’s Daniel Norgren, a song with plenty of old school soul and energy, taken from his new album ‘Wooh Dang’ released on April 19th. and we like it. Nice video […]

Tracks

The Roseline “I Was A Gun” – basically, you saved me

December 19, 2023 0

‘I Was A Gun‘ is the second single from The Roseline’s upcoming album ‘Keystone of the Heart‘, which will mark the band’s eighth release. It’s a song that sombrely marks the difference between a couple, the […]

Finny McConnell “The Dark Streets of Love”

Finny McConnell “Atlantic City” – Listen

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

Sarah McQuaid takes to the road again in the UK in November

Levi Foster “Appalachian Funk Tree”