Jonathan Aird

Live Review: The Delines + Arborist, Alexandra Palace Theatre, London – 11th November 2022

November 24, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

The long trudge up the hill to Alexandra Palace reaps a heck of a reward – this was a first visit to the recently re-opened Alexandra Place Theatre and to say it is a remarkable space […]

Shovelin Stone “Summer Honey”

November 24, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Bluegrass sort of meets rock and folk and produces anthemic tales of reckless living. Makenzie Willox and Zak Thrall may have been brought together musically by a shared love of old-timey and bluegrass music, but once […]

Jackie K “Nurse Jane” – don’t fetch the nurse, thanks…

November 24, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

This could not really be more different from the last song we featured on Americana UK from Saskatchewan’s Jackie K – ‘Dandelions Everywhere‘ was a happy song looking forward to Spring. And ‘Nurse Jane‘ – well […]

The Roseline “Hot Dice” – I think I disagree with you there….

November 23, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Roseline founder and songwriter, Colin Halliburton, began the project as an acoustic folk trio, and it has since evolved into a five-piece Americana rock band that has released seven albums. Latest standalone single ‘Hot Dice‘ explores […]

Juni Habel “Chicory” – singular blossoms

November 22, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Chicory‘ is the new single from Juni Habel’s new album ‘Carvings‘ (out January 2023) which was recorded in the convert schoolhouse in Norway where she lives with her close-knit family. To be exact, the album was […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

August 26, 2026 0

As the listener traverses the hills, mountains and valleys of Okkervil River’s albums, there are many treasures lying in wait. Some in plain sight, some hidden, others only to be discovered following repeated excursions. Navigating Down […]

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Dusty Wright album Maximus Americanus 2026

Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”

August 26, 2026 0

An entertaining homage to americana music reminds us of the breathtaking scope of the genre. Self-described as an homage to americana music, Dusty Wright’s latest album offers a smorgasbord of nods to the genre. It would […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Live Review: The Delines + Arborist, Alexandra Palace Theatre, London – 11th November 2022

Shovelin Stone “Summer Honey”

Jackie K “Nurse Jane” – don’t fetch the nurse, thanks…

The Roseline “Hot Dice” – I think I disagree with you there….

Juni Habel “Chicory” – singular blossoms

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”

Live Review: Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge – 1st-2nd August 2026

Ferris & Sylvester “It’s A Joy To Be Alive”