Jonathan Aird

Liv Wade “Slow Motion” – you can stop on a dime

October 22, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Toronto would like it known that it has a new talent to talk about, Liv Wade is a queer, two-spirit artist with Metis and Scandinavian roots, Liv’s family originally came from the Red River Metis Nation, […]

Lucinda Williams “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” – Beatles go Americana

October 21, 2024 Jonathan Aird 3

We love it when something just pops up somewhat unexpectedly – and this take on the all-time number 2 Beatles song on the office iPod by Lucinda Williams is both unexpected and epically good. It’s taken […]

Moonshine Brigade “Storm” – not all that is done is gesture only

October 21, 2024 Jonathan Aird 1

When faced with the disaster-level impact of a Hurricane like Helene there are a couple of things one can do. Maybe you could tell lies about the disaster relief available in a cynical self-aid your own […]

Track Premiere: The Hearts “Almost Ready”

October 18, 2024 Jonathan Aird 1

Contractually, you understand, we have to be extra nice to people who’ve granted us a premiere, as The Hearts have today. But…look at that picture, have you ever seen a more Americana looking band…and surely one […]

Dondréa “Northern Roots” – the North of North America

October 17, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Dondréa is a Canadian singer-songwriter originally from Calgary (and currently based in Los Angeles) who uses her songwriting to explores themes of self-discovery and living in the present, drawing inspiration from nature and her everyday surroundings. […]