Jonathan Aird

VanWyck “Push The Sky Away” – keep on pushing

December 12, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Here’s something of an unexpected treat in the form of a cover of Nick Cave’s ‘Push The Sky Away‘ by Americana UK favourite VanWyck. It was recorded live, originally, for a music channel but as Christine […]

Jingle Bells Friday – all is quiet, is it the lull before the storm?

December 9, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

As promised we’re taking a more holistic approach to the season this week, digging into our folkier offerings. There may be wooden music ahead. It’s a softness that sometimes hides darker thoughts, a bit like the […]

Jaimee Harris “Love Is Gonna Come Again” – just wait and see…

December 9, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Are we having a bit of a Jaimee Harris love-in here at Americana UK? It might seem that way, but there are a couple of reasons. The new album ‘Boomerang Town‘ is out on February 17th […]

Nicholas Rowe “I Wish I Could Sing It For You” – do I own any originality?

December 8, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Here’s a challenging topic from Nicholas Rowe, a song in which he questions every artistic motive he has, singing “What’s the use in trying to write another song? / When I’ve got a hundred others that […]

Casper Skulls “Yards” – don’t play with fire

December 8, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

The important thing to note about this song is that it is a true tale drawn from life, as Melanie St-Pierre of the band explains: “‘Yards’ is a song I wrote about my childhood house burning […]