Jonathan Aird

Darrin James “When You’re With Me” – you be you

September 15, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Here’s some Seventies-style up-tempo and upbeat country rock from Darrin James. It bounds along at a great pace with Darrin James sincerely conveying a message of equality – “you can always just be yourself when you’re […]

Track Premiere: Stephen Artemis “Pale Blue”

September 14, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

What’s the route for a New York born, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter to make their way to a raucous punky take on what could be loosely called Outlaw Country (well, ‘Pale Blue‘ is about an outlaw at least) […]

Track Premiere: Matthew Thomas “The Waiting Room”

September 14, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Matthew Thomas’ musical story contains an element of courage – in 2022 he quit his full-time job and found himself on the outskirts of Indianapolis with his wife and dog. And a guitar and a bunch […]

Jeff Karoub “Last Call” – for alcohol, for love, for democracy, for climate control

September 13, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Jeff Karoub’s latest song has a warm acoustic and a great piano sound – the latter is perhaps not surprising considering how Jeff recorded it, as he explained to Americana UK: “I found myself recently alone […]

Dream Team Double Header – Darlingside and Robert Plant

September 13, 2023 Jonathan Aird 1

Well, this is Songkick’s suggestion for a great night out with two artists vying for the top spot on the billing. It might look like an odd pairing – Darlingside being the complete masters of vocal […]