Jonathan Aird

Farow And The Peach Leaves “Adeline” – I do believe you have been drinking

December 14, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

It may take a bit of believing, but this is a band whose name makes perfect sense once one realises that the line up is vocalist and songwriter Graham Farrow Knibb whilst the rest of the […]

The Bombadils “Little Days” – they grow up so quick

December 13, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

It is, perhaps, not a particularly well-kept secret that children do grow up – and seemingly at a faster rate than is reasonable. Luke Fraser and Sarah Frank – aka The Bombadils (for well-documented Lord of […]

Track Premiere: Diane Hubka “Shady Grove”

December 13, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

If we were at all inclined to occasionally make comments that are tongue-in-cheek then we might suggest that Diane Hubka is an artist who made good in the end. And for the right reasons. It’s a […]

Benjamin Dakota Rogers “Arlo” – is change always good?

December 12, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Ontario-based folk artist Benjamin Dakota Rogers recently announced his studio full-length, ‘Paint Horse,’ which is set to arrive on February 17, 2023. ‘Arlo‘ is a typically word rich story drawing on Rogers’ surroundings as he explains: “I […]

VanWyck “Push The Sky Away” – keep on pushing

December 12, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Here’s something of an unexpected treat in the form of a cover of Nick Cave’s ‘Push The Sky Away‘ by Americana UK favourite VanWyck. It was recorded live, originally, for a music channel but as Christine […]

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

Farow And The Peach Leaves “Adeline” – I do believe you have been drinking

The Bombadils “Little Days” – they grow up so quick

Track Premiere: Diane Hubka “Shady Grove”

Benjamin Dakota Rogers “Arlo” – is change always good?

VanWyck “Push The Sky Away” – keep on pushing

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”