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About Jonathan Aird
Sure, I could climb high in a tree, or go to Skye on my holiday. I could be happy. All I really want is the excitement of first hearing The Byrds, the amazement of decades of Dylan's music, or the thrill of seeing a band like The Long Ryders live. That's not much to ask, is it?
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Track Premiere: Lost On The Metro “Breaking Wheel”

May 15, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0
The core of Lost On The Metro are Jilly and David Morey – multi-lingual married couple, high school teachers and passionate world travellers.  And, obviously, musicians.  They are soon to release a new EP entitled ‘Resonance […]
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Track Premiere: Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters “Pocket Song”

May 14, 2024 Jonathan Aird 3
‘The Ones That Stay‘ is the latest album from Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters, their seventh release in total and it’ll be available in August.  ‘Pocket Song‘ is the latest single, previewing the album  It’s […]
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Rain Parade “Surprise, Surprise” – well, this was unexpected…

May 13, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0
Well, just what has been the biggest surprise?  Rain Parade appearing as the support band for Dream Syndicate?  The new album ‘Last Rays Of A Dying Sun’ appearing last year?  The announcement of the full band […]
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Bonny Light Horseman “Old Dutch” – it’s a masterpiece

May 10, 2024 Jonathan Aird 2
Bonny Light Horseman – three words that say “the finest in modern folk influenced Americana sounds for the cool kids“.  We feel, though, that we should put out a warning with this song – when Anaïs […]
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Track Premiere: Burr Island “Your Eyes, My Eyes”

May 9, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0
‘Your Eyes, My Eyes’ is the latest single from London based Burr Island, and is set for release on May 10th via Left Foot Records but we’re giving you a sneak preview today on Americana UK.  […]

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