Jason McDonald

Gold Dust “Gold Dust”

December 23, 2021 Jason McDonald 0

Stephen Pierce unearths Gold dust with his blend of cosmic americana and shoegaze to create something extraordinary. ‘Gold Dust’ is the first solo release by Stephen Pierce, a Massachusetts based musician, who has previously been in […]

Nathan Evans Fox “Wasted Love”

December 14, 2021 Jason McDonald 0

Fox crafts a collection of warm, sentimental country music which deserves a wider audience. Nathan Evans Fox has self produced and recorded his fourth album ‘Wasted Love’ during the initial stages of the pandemic at his […]

A Night To Remember: Johnny Cash – Toronto, 1994

November 11, 2021 Jason McDonald 0

Memories of my one and only encounter with The Man in Black. Johnny Cash walks onstage introducing himself simply by saying “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash” not really needing any introduction. It is August 30, 1994 in […]

Martha Tilston “The Tape”

October 22, 2021 Jason McDonald 0

Tilston records a soundtrack which works well as a standalone but is best enjoyed with its accompanying film to appreciate its beauty. Martha Tilston is a quadruple threat – writing, acting, directing and making the soundtrack for […]

Finny McConnell “The Dark Streets of Love”

October 12, 2021 Jason McDonald 0

Although the shadow of The Mahones may be hard to escape this solo excursion is a worthwhile addition to his musical legacy. McConnell has released his first solo album after more than 30 years as front-man […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Articles by Jason McDonald

Gold Dust “Gold Dust”

Nathan Evans Fox “Wasted Love”

A Night To Remember: Johnny Cash – Toronto, 1994

Martha Tilston “The Tape”

Finny McConnell “The Dark Streets of Love”

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”