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Interview: The Breath’s Stuart McCallum and Rioghnach Connor on collaborating with the Paraorchestra

April 7, 2026 0

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

For The Sake Of The Song: Joy Williams “Until The Levee”

April 7, 2026 0

Before we explore this particular song, here is a little history lesson, a refresher for some, no doubt, but it all gives context for what is about to transpire. The Civil Wars were awarded two Grammys […]

Grey DeLisle to release duo album with Les Greene and tour in May

April 7, 2026 0

Americana artist and Comic Con icon Grey DeLisle has announced her latest record, a duo set with Les Greene, Grey & Greene, on 5th June 2026 via Hummin’bird Records/CRS. DeLisle has also shared a list of […]

Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time

April 7, 2026 0

In 2022, with her second studio album, Flesh and Bone, Cynthia Marchant explored spiritual truth and depth, and the magic of connecting with self and others in the many stages of life. Three years later, she’s […]

More People Really Should Know About: The Green Pajamas

April 7, 2026 0

The recent, and rather good, compilation This Can’t Be Today – American Psychedelia & The Paisley Underground 1977-1988 reminded me about a band who have operated way off the radar for their whole 40-year career. The […]

Features
The Top Ten Americana Songs Of All Time: 4th – The Band “The Weight” (1968)
We’re getting there: no more equal placings. This week, we reach the Top 4, and the second entry from The Band is 4th. From their iconic sophomore album Music From Big Pink, The Weight is [...]
Interviews
Interview: The Breath’s Stuart McCallum and Rioghnach Connor on collaborating with the Paraorchestra
How to achieve true musical Symbiosis. The Breath are guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer Rioghnach Connolly, and they ensure that the song is always at the centre of their alt-folk sound. That sound is rich, [...]
Features
For The Sake Of The Song: Joy Williams “Until The Levee”
Before we explore this particular song, here is a little history lesson, a refresher for some, no doubt, but it all gives context for what is about to transpire. The Civil Wars were awarded two [...]
Interviews
Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time
In 2022, with her second studio album, Flesh and Bone, Cynthia Marchant explored spiritual truth and depth, and the magic of connecting with self and others in the many stages of life. Three years later, [...]
Features
More People Really Should Know About: The Green Pajamas
The recent, and rather good, compilation This Can’t Be Today – American Psychedelia & The Paisley Underground 1977-1988 reminded me about a band who have operated way off the radar for their whole 40-year career. [...]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 225 “A Break”

April 7, 2026 0

This will be the last article for a while if all goes to plan and I actually get to go on my hols to sunny Spain. Picked a great year to decide to drive all the […]

Jesper Lindell doubles down on on his US pilgrimage with a second album out in June

April 7, 2026 0

Hot on the heels of the recently released 3614 Jackson Highway, Swedish singer/songwriter Jesper Lindell has released his cover of Otis Clay’s Tryin’ to Live My Life Without You from his forthcoming album Royal, which is […]

Haylie Davis “Horns Of Time” – the wizard blew his horn

April 7, 2026 0

We said of Haylie Davis, “Charming echoes of effortlessly cool 70s folk“, and whilst that was when Haylie Davis was Haylie Hostetter and recording as Lady Apple Tree, we stand by that assessment, and offer as […]

Video: Natalie Wildgoose “River Days” – I don’t want to go

April 7, 2026 0

With its grainy footage, the latest video from Natalie Wildgoose feels like a memory revisited, and the song’s lo-fi sound is like a musical remembering. The reflective River Days begins with tumbling piano notes, just like […]

Americana 25 festival with Chuck Prophet, Steve Wynn and more comes to Liverpool in November – here’s how you can get your tickets

April 2, 2026 0

Last week we announced details of 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 later this year on Saturday November […]

Haylie Davis “Horns Of Time” – the wizard blew his horn
April 7, 2026 0
We said of Haylie Davis, “Charming echoes of effortlessly cool 70s folk“, and whilst that was when Haylie Davis was Haylie Hostetter and recording as Lady Apple Tree, we stand by that assessment, and offer [...]
Video: Natalie Wildgoose “River Days” – I don’t want to go
April 7, 2026 0
With its grainy footage, the latest video from Natalie Wildgoose feels like a memory revisited, and the song’s lo-fi sound is like a musical remembering. The reflective River Days begins with tumbling piano notes, just [...]
Something for the long weekend: Michael Stipe & Andrew Watt “I Played the Fool”
April 2, 2026 2
Well that’s it from us for this week as we head into the long weekend. If you’re an AUK supporter your playlist will still be with you for 5pm tomorrow and don’t forget tickets for [...]
Track Premiere: My Girl The River “Up The Mountain”
April 2, 2026 0
Today we have an early listen to the third single from the next My Girl The River album Manifest Good Things (due this September) which brings a slightly different sound to the family band. There’s a [...]
Video: Abbie Gardner “See You Again” – the pure, earnest tones of Dobro
April 2, 2026 0
If you love the sound of the Dobro, that sweet, sweeping, sliding tone and its melodic fluency, then the hugely talented Abbie Gardner is essential listening. Her flawless technique and tuneful expressiveness bring the best [...]

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