Spencer Cullum

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

September 15, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

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 track on Maya de Vitry’s 2026 release, but […]

Cover art for Spencer Cullum album "Coin Collection 3"

Spencer Cullum “Coin Collection 3”

April 15, 2026 Graeme Tait 0

Cullum concludes his triumvirate of distinctly British folk-fused psychedelic albums by utilising occult-tinged horror tales to make sense of current affairs. Back in 2021, pedal steel maestro and bandleader Spencer Cullum released his first Coin Collection […]

The latest AUK podcast is now available featuring Spencer Cullum

March 27, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

As the world goes to hell, Keith brings you an hour or so of music and conversation to soothe the senses and stimulate the mind. There’s Spencer Cullum in conversation as Coin Collection 3 is released […]

Latest podcast available now with exclusive reveal of this year’s Ramblin’ Roots line up and Jesper Lindell too!

January 23, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

It’s two for the price of one week as Keith interviews Tristan Tipping of The Ramblin’ Roots Revue and Jesper Lindell. In an AUK exclusive, Tristan reveals the line-up for this year’s Ramblin’ Roots festival, and […]

The Coin Collection just got bigger as Spencer Cullum announces the final part of the trilogy

January 22, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

Spencer Cullum, pedal steel maestro and band leader, has announced that the final part of his Coin Collection trilogy will be released on the 27th of March via Full Time Hobby Records. And its title? “Spencer […]

New release from Neal Casal archives due in November

October 6, 2026 0

Book Of Stories (Home Recordings 1998–2003) is a new 12-track collection of previously unreleased songs by Neal Casal, which will be released on 6th November 2026 via the Neal Casal Music Foundation/Blackwing Music/Royal Potato Family. The […]

“A lovely, thoughtful and humorous man” – Americana UK remembers Martin Johnson

October 6, 2026 1

Back in September 2019, I received an email after one of our semi-regular call-outs for new writers to join our team which said: “After 40 years in IT and process outsourcing I am current kicking my […]

Bap Kennedy “Above All, Love”

October 6, 2026 1

Timely release of demos from the late, great Bap Kennedy. In the history of all things Americana, one of the most tragic and sad pieces of news was when one of Ireland’s finest songwriters, Bap Kennedy, […]

Interviews

Interview: Fischer-Z’s John Watts reminisces on 50 years of making heartfelt music

October 1, 2026 0

The songs of John Watts, whether in his band Fischer-Z, in his other bands or as a solo artist, aren’t technically Americana, but everything in their construction and recording has the feel of exactly what Americana […]

Interviews

Interview: Shawn Colvin, celebrating 30 years of “A Few Small Repairs”

September 29, 2026 2

Shawn Colvin has long established herself as one of the most captivating of singer-songwriters. She’s an accomplished guitar player, possessed of a fine voice, and she’s a storyteller of great talent. Her first album, Steady On, […]

Behind the Songs

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

September 15, 2026 0

Album Reviews

Various Artists “Come On Up To The House: Women Sing Waits” (Dualtone Music, 2019)

November 26, 2019 0

Tom Waits is an oft covered songwriter, perhaps surprisingly so for such an individual artist. Everyone from The Ramones to the Carolina Chocolate Drops have taken on Waits songs at one time or another. This new […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Bren Holmes “Ugly”

November 24, 2021 0

The latest single from Bren Holmes explores how relationships survive over time, with couples making adjustments, facing challenges together and, above all, working hard to make it succeed. The Bobby Field-directed video was filmed in the desert […]

Album Reviews

The Dead South “Chains & Stakes”

February 8, 2024 0

Bandit songs for the love-lorn and trail-worn. It’s late, you’ve just blown into an unfamiliar town. In the dusty square, the crowds are gathering, and the band is beginning to play… Step into The Dead South’s […]

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

Spencer Cullum “Coin Collection 3”

The latest AUK podcast is now available featuring Spencer Cullum

Latest podcast available now with exclusive reveal of this year’s Ramblin’ Roots line up and Jesper Lindell too!

The Coin Collection just got bigger as Spencer Cullum announces the final part of the trilogy

New release from Neal Casal archives due in November

“A lovely, thoughtful and humorous man” – Americana UK remembers Martin Johnson

Bap Kennedy “Above All, Love”

Book Review: Bobbo Byrnes “Too Many Miles”

Lyal Strickland “Shooter Of Truth”