Americana UK

The Song Remains: Andy Kershaw (1959-2026)

April 20, 2026 0

The current UK roots and world music scenes owe a significant debt to broadcaster Andy Kershaw. Anyone in the UK who enjoyed world music and became a fan of roots-influenced rock from the ‘80s owes a […]

Massive Attack & Tom Waits “Boots On The Ground” – a slight hint of disquiet

April 20, 2026 0

We can be quite confident that this is the first Massive Attack release to be featured on Americana UK, we wouldn’t go so far as to say that it is the very first mention of Massive […]

Video Premiere: The Gated Community “Hope to Hell” – “It feels like a true collective”

April 20, 2026 0

In the new video from Minnesotan band The Gated Community, we find the group in the studio, demonstrating their considerable talents and the work that goes into all the sonic textures present in Hope to Hell. […]

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 was […]

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 […]

Features
The Song Remains: Andy Kershaw (1959-2026)
The current UK roots and world music scenes owe a significant debt to broadcaster Andy Kershaw. Anyone in the UK who enjoyed world music and became a fan of roots-influenced rock from the ‘80s owes [...]
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. [...]

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 […]

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 […]

Massive Attack & Tom Waits “Boots On The Ground” – a slight hint of disquiet
April 20, 2026 0
We can be quite confident that this is the first Massive Attack release to be featured on Americana UK, we wouldn’t go so far as to say that it is the very first mention of [...]
Video Premiere: The Gated Community “Hope to Hell” – “It feels like a true collective”
April 20, 2026 0
In the new video from Minnesotan band The Gated Community, we find the group in the studio, demonstrating their considerable talents and the work that goes into all the sonic textures present in Hope to [...]
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 [...]

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