Tommy Womack

Video Premiere: Tommy Womack “Just Another Shooting”

November 21, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0

Tommy Womack’s latest single, ‘Just Another Shooting’, tackles attitudes towards gun ownership in the United States. It’s a controversial topic that frequently makes the news due to the frequency of shootings in schools and other public […]

Preview: Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2024

July 22, 2024 Cam Fraser 0

If you fancy some Americana in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, Belladrum Festival takes place this coming weekend (25th to 27th July). With a mix of local and international talent across two stages, it promises […]

Preview: Phil Lee and Tommy Womack head to England and Scotland for dates

June 21, 2024 Richard Parkinson 1

In July 2024, americana legend Phil Lee will be returning to the eastern shores of the Atlantic Ocean for a series of dates in England and Scotland. For the Scottish dates, he will be accompanied by […]

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 […]

Tracks

Track Premiere: The Pairs “Yellow Lines”

September 21, 2022 0

Not, in fact, a pair of pairs, The Pairs are twin sisters Noelle and Renee Coughlin, long-time friend Hillary Watson, and former-punk percussionist Steve Plimmer. This London (Ontario) based band brings together soaring harmonies with melodic […]

News

Alex Izenberg announces release of fourth album “Alex Izenberg & The Exiles”

May 10, 2024 0

Alex Izenberg has released three albums under his own name but for his fourth has produced a band album. ‘Alex Izenberg & The Exiles’ is due for release on 26th July 2024 via Weird World / […]

Album Reviews

Lee DeWyze “Gone For Days”

September 17, 2024 1

Top-quality musicianship and finely-crafted lyrics from stellar singer. With his sixth major release, Lee DeWyze marries his exceptional vocal talent to a collection of self-penned songs that place him firmly at the songwriters’ table. Still only […]