Jonathan Aird

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 […]

Taylor James Donskey “What Do You Think (Of Love)?” – well, it’s complicated

December 15, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Minneapolis songwriter Taylor James Donskey’s new song ‘What Do You Think (of love)’ is the first single from his upcoming rock-infused album ‘Joy Ride.‘ It’s a song that addresses more than just the traditional romantic – […]

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

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

Taylor James Donskey “What Do You Think (Of Love)?” – well, it’s complicated

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”