Jonathan Aird

Tina Ross “Summers Like These” – let’s stay like this forever

February 7, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

The latest single from Tina Ross is a classy cut of singer-songwriter perfection. Word rich, and emotionally sung, Tina Ross sings romantically of love, and of a time “when love was soft.” It’s a reflection on […]

Peter Case “Downtown Nowhere’s Blues” – street life observed

February 7, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Peter Case has a storied career, from punk to acoustic rock and all points in-between. There’s an appreciation of the man here if you need to catch up. Today’s song has a rollicking piano accompaniment which […]

Bojockey “Maker Made” – Free yourself of the fear

February 6, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

London-based Bojockey started out as the bedroom recording project of Samuel William’s bedroom project but has since expanded to a full band with the addition of Helena Grace (vocals, bass), Dustin Price (electric guitar), Alex Shave […]

Tomten “Caterpillar Hill” – weird folk inspired power pop

February 6, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Dillon Sturtevant of Tomten had pretty much had it with the way the band was going – there was no inspiration and he says “I had reached a point with songwriting where I was just sick […]

Bandits On The Run “You Have Changed” – change is now

February 3, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Bandits on the Run, sometimes known as Bonanza Jellyfish, Roy Dodger and Clarissa, are the modern folk trio of Adrian Blake Enscoe, Sydney Shepherd, and Regina Strayhorn whose origin story as a band involves coincidences, good chances and […]