Jonathan Aird

Track Premiere Clint Alphin “Another Highway Song”

September 29, 2022 Jonathan Aird 1

Small towns are nothing to be ashamed of, but they can be constraining “there ain’t no fast lane in this town” sings Clint Alphin, adding in the voices of local low ambition “there ain’t no leaving […]

Track Premiere: Wayne Graham “Taking You In”

September 28, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Much like Blondie, who famously sported “Blondie is a band” badges, Wayne Graham are at pains to point out that they too are a band – there is no Wayne Graham (at least, not in the […]

The OK Factor “Love Song For Lucy” – she’s a dog

September 28, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

We are breaking one of the unwritten rules of the site here – no songs about your lovely kid, no songs about your great dog. Two topics that seem to be able to bring the unbearably […]

Bonny Light Horseman “Rolling Golden Holy”

September 28, 2022 Jonathan Aird 1

Second album develops the band’s potential and is a deeply satisfying listen. This second album from Bonny Light Horseman at least proves that they were not just a one-off supergroup side project. Of course it’s hardly […]

Track Premiere: My Girl The River “Solitaire”

September 28, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

My Girl The River are the perfect example of Americana that is also UK – fronted by the now UK based Louisiana native Kris Wilkinson on vocals and acoustic guitar the band consists of her partner […]