In this month’s issue of Uncut, we celebrate The Band’s 30 greatest songs. As a special bonus, here’s another 10 songs we didn’t have room for in the magazine, as chosen by Richard Thompson, Jim James, Nathan Salsburg, Amy Helm, Steve Wynn and more… THE FEBRUARY 2025 ISSUE OF UNCUT, STARRING THE BAND, THE YARDBIRDS, SHARON VAN ETTEN, KEITH RICHARDS, THE VERVE, ASWAD AND MORE IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW Advertisement GOIN’ TO ACAPULCO(The Basement Tapes, 1975)TOM RUSSO, ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER: Every now and then I return to The Basement Tapes, and this song in particular. On the...
The southern soul star on country music, champagne and covering the Stones… THE FEBRUARY 2025 ISSUE OF UNCUT, STARRING THE BAND, THE YARDBIRDS, SHARON VAN ETTEN, KEITH RICHARDS, THE VERVE, ASWAD AND MORE IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW Advertisement UNCUT: You’re getting a lifetime achievement nod at the UK Americana Awards. Are you surprised to be categorised as Americana? CANDI STATON: Not really. I’ve been doing Americana music for 10 years or more. I didn’t know I was doing it, it’s just songs I like to sing. Presumably you would have heard country music on the radio when you were...
Now’s your chance to put a question to one of the great voices of British folk-rock. Maddy Prior, of course, is best-known for co-founding Steeleye Span – the band she still fronts today, 56 years on. In fact Steeleye Span are currently readying a new album for release later this year, and will tour the UK throughout April and May (see the full list of dates and buy tickets here). Advertisement As well as also making numerous albums with The Carnival Band, June Tabor and Martin Carthy, Prior has collaborated with everyone from David Bowie to Mike Oldfield, Jethro...
A surprising amount of good announcements and discoveries so far means a lot of stuff we’ve played thus far this year has been brand new. Key entries are Tobacco City‘s Cosmic Americana, Florist‘s rarified indie folk and Brown Spirits‘ super heavy kosmiche as well as Ex-Vöid‘s fizzy racket, Eiko Ishibashi‘s bewitching jazz grooves and Silver Synthetic’s easygoing choogle. Plenty of familiar faces, too – Throwing Muses, My Morning Jacket, Lonnie Holley etc – and a lovely cover of The Passions‘ “I’m In Love With A German Film Star” by Andy Bell, Dot Allison and Michael Rother, which has come...
Bob Dylan has announced his first live show of the year. Dylan, who appeared to finish his Rough & Rowdy Ways tour last November at the Royal Albert Hall, has now announced a new date for the tour. Advertisement THE FEBRUARY 2025 ISSUE OF UNCUT, STARRING THE BAND, THE YARDBIRDS, SHARON VAN ETTEN, KEITH RICHARDS, THE VERVE, ASWAD AND MORE IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW Dylan will now perform at the Tulsa Theater on Tuesday, March 25. On the venue’s website, the show is branded with the Rough & Rowdy Ways tour logo. The “2021 – ’24” date stamp...
As they gather round the corner table in Norwich’s Gonzo’s restaurant, it would be hard to mistake the exotic ensemble of big hair, bold hats, flouncy shirts and leather trousers sported by the various members of Bad Touch as belonging to anything other than a rock’n’roll band. “We have always wanted to be a feelgood rock band,” says lead singer Stevie Westwood. “You can be a sexy, moody rock band, or you can be a feelgood rock band. We are definitely the second.” Advertisement THE FEBRUARY 2025 ISSUE OF UNCUT, STARRING THE BAND, THE YARDBIRDS, SHARON VAN ETTEN, KEITH...
Alto saxophonist and bandleader Marshall Allen, member of avant-garde jazz ensemble Sun Ra Arkestra since 1957 and the group’s leader since 1995, turned 100 years old on May 25, 2024. Less than one month later, he entered the studio to record Lights On A Satellite with the full 24-member configuration. Pitched as a tribute to Allen and his remarkable tenure with the ensemble, the album is a fantastic ride along well-travelled spaceways, balancing Ra compositions with an eclectic mix of early 20th-century American music. THE FEBRUARY 2025 ISSUE OF UNCUT, STARRING THE BAND, THE YARDBIRDS, SHARON VAN ETTEN, KEITH...
ThankYouSmitt is rapidly establishing himself in the hip-hop scene with his unapologetic style and captivating energy. His new video for “Baretta Everyday Chopper,” from his debut album Call God, perfectly shows this swagger, drawing viewers into a world defined by confidence, hustle, and raw authenticity. In an exclusive interview, he delved deeper into the creative process behind the video, the meaning of the song, and how he balances East Coast swagger with vulnerability. When it comes to creating visuals for his music, ThankYouSmitt emphasizes the importance of aligning the video’s vibe with the song’s emotion. “I often think about big...
El Chico, the emerging artist blending vintage charm with contemporary soundscapes, has released his new single “80’s Travel“, and it’s a shimmering ode to a bygone era. Clocking in at just over two minutes, the track manages to encapsulate a sense of nostalgia. The song is so catchy, opening with a playful declaration: “Hey people, we are spectating a travel to the past, so buckle up, let’s goooooo!” From the very first note, it’s clear that El Chico knows how to hook his listeners. The melody is bright and infectious, drawing from the iconic rhythms and textures of the...
Neil Young has today unveiled the first single by his new band neil young and the chrome hearts, entitled “big change” (the accompanying press releases insists that “the band name and track title are in lower case”). Advertisement Joining Neil Young in the chrome hearts are Spooner Oldham (Farfisa organ), Micah Nelson (guitar), Corey McCormick (bass) and Anthony LoGerfo (drums). The single has been co-produced by Young and Lou Adler. Hear it below: According to John Hanlon, Young’s long-term mixing engineer, “big change” is “in-your-face loud irreverent rock’n’roll paint splatter on the canvas in the vein of...
