The Breath

Live Review: Paraorchestra and The Breath, The Barbican, London – 22nd April 2026

May 12, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s a fairly unusual thing to be attending a gig where all the background on the reasoning for the collaboration and what each of the parts of the equation, folk group The Breath and the larger […]

Interview: The Breath’s Stuart McCallum and Ríoghnach Connolly on collaborating with the Paraorchestra

April 7, 2026 Martin Johnson 0

How to achieve true musical Symbiosis. The Breath are guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer Ríoghnach Connolly, and they ensure that the song is always at the centre of their alt-folk sound. That sound is rich, reflecting […]

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

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 […]

Features

The Song Remains: Malcolm Holcombe (1955 – 2024)

March 14, 2024 9

One of the most respected and gifted singer songwriters of his generation. Steve Earle proudly stated “he’s the best songwriter I ever had to throw out of my studio”, while the late great David Olney recalled […]

Album Reviews

Wild Ponies “Dreamers”

September 4, 2024 0

Vibrant country music with heartwarming words of love. Wild Ponies are Doug and Telisha Williams, originally from The Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, part of the Appalachian range, but now living in Nashville. This is their […]

Tracks

Something for the weekend: Olav Larsen & The Alabama Rodeo Stars feat. Camilla Rosenlund “Friendship”

March 12, 2021 0

Well that’s it from us for another week dear reader. As the old saying goes “never meet your heroes”, although it should probably be widened to “every band you think would be good in your house.” […]

Live Review: Paraorchestra and The Breath, The Barbican, London – 22nd April 2026

Interview: The Breath’s Stuart McCallum and Ríoghnach Connolly on collaborating with the Paraorchestra

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”