Jonathan Aird

Bay Bryan “Far Away” – heading out in new directions

November 21, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Latest single from Bay Bryan, who hails from Colorado but is now domiciled in Manchester, ‘Far Away’ is taken from their new album ‘The Meadow‘ which will be released in 2023. It is a dreamy slice […]

Track Premiere: Sarah Morris “Light”

November 21, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Today’s song comes from a new seasonal EP by Sarah Morris – ‘merry, little, light‘ is a collection of four standards and this new, solstice themed, original song by Sarah Morris. ‘merry, little, light‘ is Morris’ […]

Live Review: Beth Nielsen Chapman, The Stables, Wavendon – 7th November 2022

November 18, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s the first of two nights at The Stables with Beth Nielsen Chapman finally bringing her ‘Crazy Town‘ tour to the venue after a couple of years of delays because of… well, we all know why. […]

My Politic “Buzzards On A Powerline” – hanging around to see you die

November 18, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Today’s song is a powerful condemnation of small town judgement and an unwillingness to accept redemption, the taking of new chances and the leaving youthful errors behind…no matter how hard it might be to do so. […]

Fruit Bats “Waking Up In Los Angeles” – could be somewhere else, just happens to be LA

November 17, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Eric D. Johnson’s Fruit Bats have a new song out, the first newly composed material since 2021’s ‘The Pet Parade’ and the following single ‘Rips Me Up.‘ Which might well be due to his commitment to […]

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

Bay Bryan “Far Away” – heading out in new directions

Track Premiere: Sarah Morris “Light”

Live Review: Beth Nielsen Chapman, The Stables, Wavendon – 7th November 2022

My Politic “Buzzards On A Powerline” – hanging around to see you die

Fruit Bats “Waking Up In Los Angeles” – could be somewhere else, just happens to be LA

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”