Americana UK

For the Sake of the Song: Jefferson Airplane “Comin’ Back to Me”

March 30, 2026 0

If I were to casually name-drop Jefferson Airplane’s Surrealistic Pillow (1967), you might find yourself thinking about Grace Slick’s voice bellowing through Somebody to Love, or the rolling-drum acid-trip stylings of White Rabbit. God knows those […]

Fruit Bats head for “The Landfill” with the new album out in June

March 30, 2026 0

Celebrated artist Fruit Bats announces the forthcoming release of the brand-new album The Landfill on June 12th via Merge Records. The new offering finds Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Eric D. Johnson (who performs under the Fruit Bats moniker) […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 229 “Muscle Memory”

March 30, 2026 4

As we head into the Easter hols, I was thinking that it’s been nearly three years since I took off the gown and mortar and stopped trying to educate the minds of future generations. And yet […]

Crys Matthews “Forged In Fire” – won’t back down

March 30, 2026 0

Appropriately enough, Forged in Fire, the new song from Crys Matthews, was released on No Kings Day, the new national holiday they’re having over there across the Atlantic. The social justice warrior, proud Black woman, and […]

Video: Starter Car “Throwing Down” – guitar music for race-car drivers

March 30, 2026 0

Here is the latest single from London-based four-piece band Starter Car. In Throwing Down, the band deliver bright, country-infused twanging guitars over upbeat, bouncing percussion. Lush backing vocals lend the song a dreamy feel and, towards […]

Behind the Songs
Behind the Songs: Natalie Del Carmen “Pastures”
When it comes right down to it, the heart of americana music has always been about connecting listeners to real experiences and emotions, and Natalie Del Carmen is currently one of the best examples of [...]
Features
For the Sake of the Song: Jefferson Airplane “Comin’ Back to Me”
If I were to casually name-drop Jefferson Airplane’s Surrealistic Pillow (1967), you might find yourself thinking about Grace Slick’s voice bellowing through Somebody to Love, or the rolling-drum acid-trip stylings of White Rabbit. God knows [...]
Classic Clips
Classic Clips: Ryan Adams, The Infamous Stringdusters & Nicki Bluhm “Oh My Sweet Carolina” – Stephen Colbert Show, 2017
In 2016, Ryan Adams was riding on something of a wave after the success of his 14th album entitled Ryan Adams, which featured some great songs like Kim and My Wrecking Ball, not to mention [...]
Essentials
Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Three of “The Bear”
As we await the outcome of our search for the Best Americana Song Of All Time, Dean Nardi kicks off the return of our popular Essentials series with a light-hearted look at the songs that [...]
AUK Mini-Gigs
Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Satellite Inn
The very first lineup of Satellite Inn existed since the late ’80s as a garage rockabilly/outlaw country band with the name Henry. Their first demo came out in 1994, when Uncle Tupelo was still touring, [...]

Americana 25 festival comes to Liverpool in November with Chuck Prophet, Steve Wynn and more!

March 27, 2026 7

We are mightily delighted to announce today full details for Americana 25, our celebration of 25 years of Americana UK which comes to two stages across Liverpool’s Rough Trade venue and Quaker Meeting House on Saturday […]

Something for the weekend: Mary Chapin Carpenter & the Mountain Goats “Put the Message in the Box”

March 27, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week, an exciting day for us as we announce full details for our 25 year event which takes place in Liverpool later this year – you can find more […]

Abigail Lapell announces new album “Shadow Child” out in May

March 27, 2026 0

Award-winning Toronto singer-songwriter Abigail Lapell has announced her upcoming new album Shadow Child, an album about motherhood whose nine songs each represent a month of gestation, will be released May 8th via Outside Music. Lapell has […]

Preview: Joe Martin to release new record and play spring and autumn UK tours

March 27, 2026 0

Singer-songwriter and AUK Twang Factor alumnus Joe Martin has announced the release of his second studio album, Alone in Valentine, via North Star Records on 17th April 2026, along with dates for UK tours in April […]

Classic Clips: Ryan Adams, The Infamous Stringdusters & Nicki Bluhm “Oh My Sweet Carolina” – Stephen Colbert Show, 2017

March 27, 2026 2

In 2016, Ryan Adams was riding on something of a wave after the success of his 14th album entitled Ryan Adams, which featured some great songs like Kim and My Wrecking Ball, not to mention the […]

Crys Matthews “Forged In Fire” – won’t back down
March 30, 2026 0
Appropriately enough, Forged in Fire, the new song from Crys Matthews, was released on No Kings Day, the new national holiday they’re having over there across the Atlantic. The social justice warrior, proud Black woman, [...]
Video: Starter Car “Throwing Down” – guitar music for race-car drivers
March 30, 2026 0
Here is the latest single from London-based four-piece band Starter Car. In Throwing Down, the band deliver bright, country-infused twanging guitars over upbeat, bouncing percussion. Lush backing vocals lend the song a dreamy feel and, [...]
Something for the weekend: Mary Chapin Carpenter & the Mountain Goats “Put the Message in the Box”
March 27, 2026 0
Well that’s it from us for this week, an exciting day for us as we announce full details for our 25 year event which takes place in Liverpool later this year – you can find [...]
Susto Stringband “Hard Drug” – visions of death
March 27, 2026 1
Seems to be our week for stringbands, but that’s ok. Susto, the alt-country group led by frontman Justin Osborne, have announced the release of Susto Stringband (Volume 2) on May 29 via Missing Piece Records. [...]
Video Premiere: Roswell Road “Weirdo at the Party”
March 27, 2026 0
Here’s the spirited new single from London-based americana duo Roswell Road. Singer-songwriters Jasmine Watkiss and Zoë Wren tell frank, authentic stories, opening up with refreshing honesty about themselves and their everyday lives. Weirdo at the [...]

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