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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?
Features

Allison Russell breaks through

July 19, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0
We’ve all been following the spectacular direction the career of Allison Russell has taken in the last couple of years – a landmark album with ‘Outside Child‘ and a new album ‘The Returner‘ to be released […]
Tracks

Track Premiere: Toler Gibson “Old Dark Spirit”

July 19, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0
Toler Gibson is releasing a new single titled ‘Old Dark Spirit‘ on July 21st on Meadows Heavy Recorders, but Americana UK readers get an early listen today. This is the 2nd single from the band’s upcoming […]
Tracks

Track Premiere: Adam Lytle “Highway Nightmare”

July 18, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0
Adam Lytle has shared ‘Highway Nightmare‘ with Americana UK – it’s the lead single from his solo debut album ‘This is the Fire‘ which will be released in October.  ‘Highway Nightmare’ is a brooding song, a […]
Tracks

Sonny And The Sunsets “Pink Cake” – I’m such a burden

July 17, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0
To be honest it’s just as well that this upbeat song with downbeat lyrics has a nice vibe to it, a bit Jonathan Richman-esque, as this was going to make the cut anyway based on an […]
Live Reviews

Live Review: Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman, The Green Note, London – 30th June 2023

July 17, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0
The Green Note was presenting a hotly anticipated appearance by the duo of Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman, who have been playing together, on occasions, for at least five years.  Stephanie is a talented fiddle player […]

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JD Hinton “Interstate Man” – Keepin’ it rollin’ on

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Tracks

JD Hinton “Interstate Man” – Keepin’ it rollin’ on

June 25, 2026 0
American highways provide iconic imagery in so many films, TV shows and often serve as inspiration for song that capture the endless miles ahead, and the limitless miles behind.  America – a nation in motion.  And […]
Videos

Video: Gareth Dunlop “Wish I Couldn’t Feel A Thing” – love’s souvenir, a bitter memento

June 25, 2026 0
Wish I Couldn’t Feel A Thing is the absorbing new single from Belfast singer-songwriter Gareth Dunlop. The accompanying video was recorded live in Belfast’s historic Titanic Pump House, which is simply perfect for the lush vocal […]
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The Jayhawks announce new album “Sanctuary Park”

June 24, 2026 2
Putting some meat on the bones of last week’s passing reference to a new album when announcing their upcoming live dates, we can now reveal that the new album by The Jayhawks is called Sanctuary Park […]

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Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1
As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]
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Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0
Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]
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Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0
In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

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Video Premiere: Andrew Weiss and Friends “We’re Trying to Have a Society Here”

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If you’re looking for something to bring a little joy and hope into your life at the end of another working week, then take in the latest single and video from Long Island-based Andrew Weiss and […]
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Video: Moonshire Bandits featuring David Allan Coe “Take This Job And Shove It”

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A great version of the Johnny Paycheck classic filmed at the Ohio State Penitentiary where Coe was once incarcerated.
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Pick of the Political Pops: Billy Bragg and Joe Henry “Railroad Bill”

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We like a good railway journey. In fact we like it so much that we had a funicular railway installed at Americana-UK Towers so that we could ascend from The Bunker to The Towers in proper […]

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