Brown Horse – ‘Total Dive’ album review: Yes, the UK can do Americana too
A third solid effort in as many years.
Americana
James McMurtry – ‘The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy’ album review: The reaffirmation of roots rock legend
A socially conscious triumph.
Artistic interference: Neve Cariad explains how painting inspires her songwriting
Unlocking lyrical inspiration through visual art.
Mitski’s most American album: “That’s kind of what makes America what it is”
The singer reflects on what it means to be American
First Aid Kit – Astra, Berlin
First Aid Kit’s popularity gained momentum in 2010 with their album The Big Black and The Blue which the popular track ‘Ghost Town’ first appeared…
Sturgill Simpson – Turtles All the Way Down
To coincide with the news of some new UK dates, today’s Track of the Day is ‘Turtles All the Way Down’ by Srugill Simpson. He’s…
Cosmic Twang: The Hillbilly Hallucinations of Sturgill Simpson
What is Americana? A vexed question, which has been tortuously debated by fans and artists alike. Ultimately, it seems necessary to settle with the rather…