Jonathan Aird

Iris Dement “Workin’ On A World” – aiming for better

January 17, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Iris Dement’s debut record ‘Infamous Angel’, which just celebrated its 30th anniversary, was recently named one of the “greatest country albums of all time” by that other music magazine Rolling Stone. Her new album ‘Workin’ On A […]

The Chigger Hill Boys And Terri “My Path Was Paved By The Blood Of The Lamb” – Bluegrass perfection

January 16, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

There is no shortage of good Bluegrass bands in the world, and The Chigger Hill Boys are certainly that – but when you hear Terri Argot Gore’s vocals then you’ll agree that Mike Richards (the group’s […]

Portland “Stardust” – gone, gone, gone

January 13, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

There’s a definite Mercury Rev dreaminess to ‘Stardust‘ from Portland. The Belgian duo of Jente Pironet and Sarah Pepels met through a shared student house whilst studying at the PXL Music School in Hasselt and took […]

Dream Team Double Header – Gretchen Peters, Flaming Lips: “Imagine it – sensational!”

January 12, 2023 Jonathan Aird 1

So, perhaps we need to remind readers new and old about this occasional feature. Songkick is a great and useful website, and it kindly sends out email shots highlighting artists on tour that one has expressed […]

Lucky Overton “Watch Your Back” – you can’t even trust your friends…

January 12, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Lucky Overton’s new single ‘Watch Your Back‘ is taken from the upcoming album ‘College Town‘ which is released on the 3rd of February. It’s a soulful and powerfully sung piece of mostly acoustic Americana with Lucky […]

Jobi Riccio announces UK and Ireland tour dates for Autumn

August 24, 2026 0

Colorado-born, Nashville-based songwriter Jobi Riccio will make her UK and Ireland live debut in October 2026, bringing the songs from her recently released second album, Face The Feeling, to audiences across the UK and Ireland. Riccio […]

Chasen Wayne and the Honky Tonk Machine “The Diamond Saloon”

August 24, 2026 0

Wonderfully ambitious third album from Austin honky-tonker. Chasen Wayne is not a musician to do anything by halves. After releasing two well-received albums, his third is a bold and distinct mélange of country, psychedelia, surf punk, […]

Americana Stories – Jack Roscoe “Out of the Woods”

August 24, 2026 0

Jack Roscoe finally emerged as a songwriter during Lockdown after years of stalled attempts at music. He released his debut album, the folky Out of the Woods, in November 2023. He followed this up with his second […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Iris Dement “Workin’ On A World” – aiming for better

The Chigger Hill Boys And Terri “My Path Was Paved By The Blood Of The Lamb” – Bluegrass perfection

Portland “Stardust” – gone, gone, gone

Dream Team Double Header – Gretchen Peters, Flaming Lips: “Imagine it – sensational!”

Lucky Overton “Watch Your Back” – you can’t even trust your friends…

Jobi Riccio announces UK and Ireland tour dates for Autumn

Chasen Wayne and the Honky Tonk Machine “The Diamond Saloon”

Americana Stories – Jack Roscoe “Out of the Woods”

Interview: Nora Kelly holds space for the weird in outlaw country music

Lambchop “Punching The Clown”