Jonathan Aird

Mat Callahan & Yvonne Moore ‘Different Worlds’ – so, we just give up?

December 20, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Mat Callahan & Yvonne Moore have recorded a limited edition physical release called ‘It Is Right To Rebel‘ which consists of songs of protest covering topics as diverse as Zapatista uprising in Chiapas, political prisoners, war […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Wolf People “Night Witch”

December 19, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

We’ve been flitting back and forth across the ocean for the last few entries in the Chain Gang, and this week also involves a flight, albeit of a very different kind. We’re safely back in England […]

The Roselines “Saber Rattlers” – who have we become?

December 19, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

The Roselines describe ‘Saber Rattlers‘ as a direct response to their earlier song ‘Hot Dice‘ and it finds songwriter and singer Colin Halliburton in reflective mood – questioning how compassion became something to mark out the […]

Jingle Bells Fridays – look, it’s snowing!

December 16, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

And so we reach the penultimate Jingle Bells Friday for the year – and if it really seems like December just flies by then this is your chance to take a festive pause and just sit […]

The Frisbys “Hurt Me” – actually, just don’t

December 16, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

The Frisbys – headed up by Twins Helen (vocals, flute) and Nicola Frisby (vocals, acoustic guitar) – take a look on ‘Hurt Me‘ at the end of a relationship and how this can poison with doubts […]

For the Sake of the Song: Elles Bailey “Starling”

June 29, 2026 0

Some songs take time to percolate into you; others sear themselves much quicker. Starling by Elles Bailey is the latter. It is newly released, yet I already know it will be one of those songs that […]

Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”

June 29, 2026 0

Stoner Paisley Underground type tunes from California. Based way out on the west coast of the USA, Tramp for the Lord are, according to their bio, a loose group of musicians who’ve assembled to do service […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 242 “No words this week”

June 29, 2026 0

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Articles by Jonathan Aird

Mat Callahan & Yvonne Moore ‘Different Worlds’ – so, we just give up?

AUK’s Chain Gang: Wolf People “Night Witch”

The Roselines “Saber Rattlers” – who have we become?

Jingle Bells Fridays – look, it’s snowing!

The Frisbys “Hurt Me” – actually, just don’t

For the Sake of the Song: Elles Bailey “Starling”

Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 242 “No words this week”

Track Premiere: The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio “Welcome To The Family”

Video: Brian Fallon – “Ring of Fire/Folsom Prison Blues” (Johnny Cash)