VanWyck

Video: VanWyck “Maybe, Maybe Not”

April 11, 2022 Mike Robbie 0

One can’t help but love the simplistic and austere beauty of blending a song’s melody, nature’s light, and some majestic images, as Amsterdam’s very own VanWyck truly inspires with a second recent single and accompanying video […]

VanWyck “The Epic Tale of the Stranded Man”

March 1, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Concept album sees VanWyck further perfect her storytelling The latest release from Amsterdam based singer Christine Oele under her VanWyck alias takes the form of a concept album which stitches the dozen songs together to make […]

VanWyck “I Was Innocent” – Really, it wasn’t me…

November 29, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

The enigmatic VanWyck returns with the first song from the upcoming album ‘The Epic Tale of the Stranded Man‘, which will be released on Excelsior Recordings on 22nd March 2022. On ‘I was Innocent‘ we’re confronted […]

Video Premiere: VanWyck “I Wish You Well”

May 19, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

This delicate live performance of ‘I Wish You Well’ by VanWyck is striking and disarmingly beautiful. The recording is taken from a recent virtual live show, streamed from Amsterdam to the British Library in London at […]

VanWyck “Annekin’s Bay” – Listen

April 16, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s always a pleasure to hear new music from VanWyck, and this latest song is a first sample from a new album that is due towards the end of the year. VanWyck has told us that […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

Behind the Songs

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

September 15, 2026 0

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”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 […]

Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Interviews

Interview: Martin Shore of Take Me To The River All-Stars on coming to Red Rooster

May 30, 2023 0

Films, records and an educational programme documenting the real roots of popular music. If you are of a certain age with a keen interest in American roots music you will probably have at least an awareness […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Gareth “Quiet in This House”

February 27, 2025 0

Here’s the latest single from rising Irish country singer Gareth. “Quiet in This House”, the follow-up to the well-received “Last Thing I Do”, is a showcase for Gareth’s striking voice. His words, an intimate reflection on […]

Live Reviews

Live Review: Otis Gibbs, The Chapel, The Angel Microbrewery, Nottingham – 2nd June 2024

June 10, 2024 0

The Chapel sits above The Angel Brewery, a character pub set within a 17th century building that was originally two separate humble town houses. The earliest document showing that the site had become a drinking house […]

Video: VanWyck “Maybe, Maybe Not”

VanWyck “The Epic Tale of the Stranded Man”

VanWyck “I Was Innocent” – Really, it wasn’t me…

Video Premiere: VanWyck “I Wish You Well”

VanWyck “Annekin’s Bay” – Listen

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

Sarah McQuaid takes to the road again in the UK in November

Levi Foster “Appalachian Funk Tree”