Jesse Sykes and The Sweet Hereafter

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 […]

After too long, Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter return to UK/Europe for April tour

January 29, 2026 Richard Parkinson 1

Late last year Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter released their fifth full length album, “Forever, I’ve Been Being Born”, via Southern Lord (USA) and Ideologic Organ (Europe). Awarding it an easily merited 9/10, AUK’s Andy […]

Classic Clips: Jesse Sykes and The Sweet Hereafter “Come To Mary” – Live at KEXP, 1st August 2011

December 19, 2025 Tim Martin 0

Reading Andy Davisdon’s excellent review of their new album at AUK last week reminded me about Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter. She appeared (at least as far as I was concerned) with 2002’s “Reckless Burning”. […]

Feliz Navidad – Americana UK’s new podcast episode is live featuring the one and only Willy Vlautin!

December 19, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 2

It’s a Christmas special as Keith chats to Willy Vlautin about the new Delines album due in 2026, as well as touring, Christmas parties, and finding inspiration. It’s… ahem… a cracker! The interview is bookended by […]

Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter: Album Cover

Jesse Sykes And The Sweet Hereafter “Forever, I’ve Been Being Born”

December 11, 2025 Andy Davidson 0

Ten emotive tracks of timeless quality. The Sweet Hereafter have been around for close on a quarter century. On this new album from the band, the tracks within centre around Jesse Sykes’ transcendent voice, tracks filled […]

For The Sake of The Song: Steve Forbert “Ebenezer’s Back In Town”

October 5, 2026 0

Steve Forbert arrived on the music scene in 1978 fully formed and alive with youthful energy and attitude. Fast forward nearly fifty years and he continues to make music that is consistently relevant and enjoyable. Touted […]

This is Lorelei “The Singer in My Band”

October 5, 2026 0

Deeply human songs with indie sensibilities and shades of bluegrass. This is Lorelei is the moniker used by singer-songwriter Nate Amos. He’s also in the experimental, indie pop band Water from Your Eyes, where he plays […]

Anniversary Cheers: Levellers “Levelling The Land” celebrates 35 years

October 5, 2026 0

Warner Music UK/Rhino release a 35th-Anniversary version of the classic sophomore album from the Levellers. Originally released in 1991 with that iconic opening “There’s only one way of life / And that’s your own”, the Levellers […]

Jesse Sykes and The Sweet Hereafter

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

After too long, Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter return to UK/Europe for April tour

Classic Clips: Jesse Sykes and The Sweet Hereafter “Come To Mary” – Live at KEXP, 1st August 2011

Feliz Navidad – Americana UK’s new podcast episode is live featuring the one and only Willy Vlautin!

Jesse Sykes And The Sweet Hereafter “Forever, I’ve Been Being Born”

For The Sake of The Song: Steve Forbert “Ebenezer’s Back In Town”

This is Lorelei “The Singer in My Band”

Anniversary Cheers: Levellers “Levelling The Land” celebrates 35 years

Dom Flemons to release new album using Smithsonian’s collection of musical instruments

Laura Cortese “Lucky Water”