Americana UK

Interview: The Del Fuegos on the joys of reforming

April 17, 2026 0

Brothers Dan and Warren Zanes revel in the glory of performing live again after decades. The Del Fuegos are one of the pioneering US americana acts who burst onto the music scene in 1985 and were […]

Book review: Richard Houghton “Iain Matthews: A People’s History”

April 17, 2026 0

One of an ongoing series of books published by Spenwood Books which invites fans and colleagues to share their memories and stories regarding a particular artist or act, Iain Matthews: A People’s History covers the sixty […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Joseph Martone

April 17, 2026 0

Italian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist Joseph Martone – formerly of Joseph Martone & The Traveling Soulds – returned with his second solo album entitled Endeavours, released on vinyl, CD and digital formats in February 2026 via Italian […]

Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring The Sheepdogs in conversation

April 17, 2026 0

This week sees Keith step into Spring with The Sheepdogs, or at least two of them in the shape of Ewan and Ryan, with a lovely conversation about the new album, touring, and the joys of […]

Tony Rice’s 1977 self-titled album returns on vinyl and digital for his 75th birthday

April 17, 2026 0

In celebration of what would have been Tony Rice’s 75th birthday, Craft Recordings has announced the return, on 5th June 2026, to vinyl of his 1977 self-titled album, which has been out of print for more […]

Interviews
Interview: The Del Fuegos on the joys of reforming
Brothers Dan and Warren Zanes revel in the glory of performing live again after decades. The Del Fuegos are one of the pioneering US americana acts who burst onto the music scene in 1985 and [...]
AUK Mini-Gigs
Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Joseph Martone
Italian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist Joseph Martone – formerly of Joseph Martone & The Traveling Soulds – returned with his second solo album entitled Endeavours, released on vinyl, CD and digital formats in February 2026 via [...]
Essentials
Essentials: The Top 10 Americana Railroad Songs
At the remove of two hundred years, it is very hard, if not impossible, to fully comprehend the impact that the expansion of railroads throughout the world had in the 19th and early 20th Centuries. [...]
Can't Live with it, Can't Live without it
Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Chris Smither
Chris Smither is one of the most consistent artists working in americana, having started playing music professionally in 1966 after he saw some pivotal artists playing live and feeling energised to do the same thing. [...]
Features
For The Sake Of The Song: The Rolling Stones “Wild Horses”
Around 4pm on 22nd May 2018 I was standing in line outside the London Stadium, waiting for the gates to open for a Rolling Stones show. The wait was made more tolerable by virtue of [...]

Feeding Leroy “Comes A Time” – not Neil

April 17, 2026 0

The funny thing is that, although this is not a Neil Young cover it really could be – there’s a lot of acoustic Neil hanging around this superb new song from Feeding Leroy, and not just […]

Video Premiere: Diyet & The Love Soldiers “Running Through the Great Divide” – a howling cry

April 17, 2026 0

The latest single from Canadian trio Diyet & The Love Soldiers is the heartfelt Running Through the Great Divide. Through thoughtful lyrics, the song explores ideas of growth, change and personal truth: “Running through the great […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Americana Railroad Songs

April 16, 2026 7

At the remove of two hundred years, it is very hard, if not impossible, to fully comprehend the impact that the expansion of railroads throughout the world had in the 19th and early 20th Centuries. The […]

Review: Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame – Class of 2025 Induction Ceremony

April 16, 2026 0

Two years ago, the ceremony honouring the inductees of the inaugural class of the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHoF) set the bar high indeed. Two thrilling and emotional evenings of music-making and camaraderie, memories […]

A reminder of our call for short fiction: Americana stories…

April 16, 2026 0

AUK would like to invite fiction writers to submit short stories inspired by the world of americana music for publication on Americana UK. Whether it’s a tale sparked by a particular song, a character shaped by […]

Something for the weekend: This is Lorelie “Where’s Your Love Now (Waxahatchee Version)”
April 17, 2026 0
Well that’s it from us for this week. Regular readers will no doubt be sick to death now of me plugging this guy but his stuff is so good and as if any more proof [...]
Feeding Leroy “Comes A Time” – not Neil
April 17, 2026 0
The funny thing is that, although this is not a Neil Young cover it really could be – there’s a lot of acoustic Neil hanging around this superb new song from Feeding Leroy, and not [...]
Video Premiere: Diyet & The Love Soldiers “Running Through the Great Divide” – a howling cry
April 17, 2026 0
The latest single from Canadian trio Diyet & The Love Soldiers is the heartfelt Running Through the Great Divide. Through thoughtful lyrics, the song explores ideas of growth, change and personal truth: “Running through the [...]
Track Premiere: Todd Albright “Frankie”
April 16, 2026 0
Todd Albright has a dedication to the 12-string acoustic blues that he doesn’t actually own a 6-string guitar. It’s a music that he was drawn to in his mid-teens, being first introduced to finger style [...]
Video Premiere: Leeroy Stagger “Fiddler’s Daughter” – honouring creativity and whimsy
April 16, 2026 0
Brighten your day with a joyous celebration of love – Leeroy Stagger’s Fiddler’s Daughter. The words feel authentic and real: “The pretty little poet, with the ribbon in her hair,” and the song is an [...]

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