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Interview: Elvis Perkins on recording old songs and being called Elvis

October 21, 2020 Martin Johnson 2

Regular readers of Americana UK will know a key part of the site’s ethos is to bring new artists to the attention of our readers. This interview with Elvis Perkins continues that tradition, even though he […]

What should I do, Americana UK?

June 11, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Sometimes in the advice game one can start to wonder what you’re doing. Really, sorting out intermittent letter deliveries through musical advice like we did last time, is that what it’s all about? But often a […]

Paul Simon’s final concert ?

February 2, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

We’ve all been so busy being excited about the Americana Music Association UK’s showcases and awards gigs that we’ve let this announcement in Rolling Stone ( here ) roll past us a little. Paul Simon is scheduled […]

Pick of the Political Pops: Paul Simon “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”

October 27, 2017 Paul Villers 0

When we came round from the effects of one of our all too regular Bacchanalia some months ago we were surprised to find that we had decided to divorce our partner(s) in the European Union. The […]

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Elgin and the Marbles “The Sun Never Sets”

March 23, 2026 0

An ambitious debut album that bravely tackles some very British subjects with an americana-folk twang. The genre may be americana – and America is most certainly struggling with its own set of problems right now – […]

Jack Studer “Falling Forward”

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An album with some credible moments and interesting songs which lay the foundations for his solo career. Country music can divide opinion at the best of times. It’s praised for its tropes and cliches as often […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 228 “Don’t Panic”

March 23, 2026 0

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Interviews

Interview: Bob Lind on “It Oughta Be Easy”

March 12, 2026 0

Folk icon talks life, hope, and his 2026 record. Bob Lind recently released his fourth studio album of new material in the past fourteen years, “It Oughta Be Easy,” a characteristically literate, introspective, and often humorous […]

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Video Interview: Dave Alvin on The Third Mind’s “Spellbinder”

March 11, 2026 2

While Dave Alvin is regarded as one of the greats of American roots music, his taste in music and his own music from the Blasters onwards has included hints of his musical eclecticism. Evidently, he always […]

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Interview: Toad the Wet Sprocket – forty years of awkward grace

March 4, 2026 2

At 55, Glen Phillips sounds both reflective and lightly amused when he talks about the band he co-founded as a teenager in Santa Barbara, California. Four decades later, Toad the Wet Sprocket is still touring, still […]

Features

AUK album premiere: Mark Olson “Spokeswoman of the Bright Sun” – Listen

August 31, 2017 1

We’re delighted to be able to premiere the new album today from americana legend Mark Olson. “Spokeswoman of The Bright Sun” comes out on 1st September 2017 (that’s tomorrow, date fans) and is the follow up […]

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Video Premiere: The One Eighties “Two Jet Planes”

July 12, 2023 0

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Album Reviews

Travis Hayes “Sleepless” (Independent, 2019)

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Travis Hayes’ sophomore album ‘Sleepless’ is impressive from the first listen. From start to end this predominantly rock album is easy to listen on repeat as it is hard to find a weak link between the ten […]

Interview: Elvis Perkins on recording old songs and being called Elvis

What should I do, Americana UK?

Paul Simon’s final concert ?

Pick of the Political Pops: Paul Simon “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”

Elgin and the Marbles “The Sun Never Sets”

Jack Studer “Falling Forward”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 228 “Don’t Panic”

Track Premiere: Bill Scorzari “Open Door”

Video: Jay Buchanan “Sway” – always wanting to do it better