Jonathan Aird

Darling West “Oh Love” – Not something to run from

November 7, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s always great to hear a new track from the awesome Darling West, and what better time to share it than Monday morning? On ‘Oh Love‘ we find our favourite Norwegian Book Worms boring through a […]

Jim Basnight “Last Night” – Not such a good night…

November 4, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Here to end the week is the latest single from the ridiculously prolific Jim Basnight. Taken from his latest release, his sixth, on Power Popaholic, entitled ‘Early Years‘ which, as you may already have guessed, covers […]

Lydia Ramsey “Like A Dream”

November 3, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Lydia Ramsey makes great music, again. On her third album Seattle’s Lydia Ramsey shows her mastery of the upbeat Americana song – with songs that are so catchy that one may at first not pick up […]

Track Premiere: Sarah Lee Langford and Will Stewart “Staring At The Sun”

November 3, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

The album ‘Bad Luck and Love‘ sees Birmingham Alabama singer-songwriters Sarah Lee Langford and Will Stewart join forces to produce music that is redolent of the whisky-soaked honkytonk and the downtone rough and ready blues bar. […]

Hushman “She Climbs The Munros” – not solely an appreciation of craggy mountainsides

November 2, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Self-described “Anglo-Celt” Hushman (AKA Ewan MacPherson) has worked with Indie-folk trio Salt House, Acid-Croft legends Shooglenifty and Nu-Nordic Quartet Fribo. That may or may not mean much to you, dear avid folkie and Americana reader, but […]

“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

June 29, 2026 0

Jeffrey Silverstein has announced Doggone, his new album, is set for release on 23rd October via UK label Full Time Hobby. Meeting at the intersection of the loner-folk, cosmic country, and kraut-laden choogle, Silverstein is a […]

Cover art for Jolene Marie album "Sun Creek"

Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

June 29, 2026 0

Calgary singer-songwriter delivers ten vignettes that explore the intertwining of desire and despair on this excellent debut album. Jolene Marie is not an artist comfortable in the spotlight. With a generally private and reserved persona, she […]

Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

June 29, 2026 0

Shooter Jennings has announced the release of Diamonds, a new album of previously unheard songs by his father, Waylon Jennings. Physical copies (CDs, LPs, Cassettes) and downloads of Diamonds will be in stores on 13th November […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Darling West “Oh Love” – Not something to run from

Jim Basnight “Last Night” – Not such a good night…

Lydia Ramsey “Like A Dream”

Track Premiere: Sarah Lee Langford and Will Stewart “Staring At The Sun”

Hushman “She Climbs The Munros” – not solely an appreciation of craggy mountainsides

“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

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

Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”