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Essentials: The Top 10 Americana songs about America

October 14, 2025 Tim Martin 13

Our writers continue to deliver articles for this popular Feature on an occasional basis. This week Tim Martin has an interesting take on the series. Americana as a genre spends a fair bit of time exploring […]

Various Artists “Springsteen’s Country”

June 5, 2025 Guy Lincoln 0

Country covers of boss songs – reputations (just about) intact. It seems an artist only needs a handful of well-received, reasonably successful albums, a couple of sold-out tours and a full spec entry on AllMusic to […]

Are you ready for “Springsteen’s Country”?

April 11, 2025 Richard Parkinson 1

Ace Records has announced a country music tribute to Bruce Springsteen,“Springsteen’s Country”, to be released on 30th May 2025. The release has been compiled by Sean Rowley whose previous work includes ”Ladies Sing The Boss” (Ace, […]

Video Review of the Year 2024

December 12, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Here we are again, hurtling towards another Christmas and another year. Time flies when we’re having fun, so 2024 must have been a good one. An election in the UK gave me some hope. An election […]

The Americana Spirit of 24: Peter Thompson

December 9, 2024 Peter Thompson 0

AUK writers look back at the last 12 months in americana, starting with our staff writer Peter Thompson. Is it that time already? The year has simply flown by – I feel like I’m still waiting […]

New(ish) Dean Owens album out next month with intimate tour dates to support

September 16, 2026 0

Award-winning Scottish troubadour Dean Owens is nothing if not prolific! Since 2022, he has released 4 new studio albums (including recordings with iconic Latin rockers Calexico, and collaborations with celebrated Italian producer Don Antonio and Grammy […]

Mama’s Broke “Reunion”

September 16, 2026 0

Beautifully intimate offering from hugely talented Canadian duo rewards the attentive listener. Mama’s Broke, Canadian duo Amy Lou Keeler and Lisa Maria, have spent many a year on the road. Their 2017 debut album Count The […]

Live Review: Bright Phoebus Revisited, EartH, London – 8th September 2026

September 16, 2026 0

Bright Phoebus is one of the three great “lost” albums of its era – as special in its way as No Other or Forever Changes because, like these albums, it redefined what was possible within a […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Americana songs about America

Various Artists “Springsteen’s Country”

Are you ready for “Springsteen’s Country”?

Video Review of the Year 2024

The Americana Spirit of 24: Peter Thompson

New(ish) Dean Owens album out next month with intimate tour dates to support

Mama’s Broke “Reunion”

Live Review: Bright Phoebus Revisited, EartH, London – 8th September 2026

Clever Hopes “Even Gooder Than Tomorrow”

Bryan Adams wonders “How’s It Goin'” on new roots rock album about Canada