Jonathan Aird

Frances Luke Accord (featuring Darlingside) “In My Life” – we love them more

September 27, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

What could be better than to be Frances Luke Accord (Nicholas Gunty and Brian Powers) and gaining routine comparisons to Simon & Garfunkel for their sweetly blended vocals? Their music certainly draws on that earlier duo’s […]

Whitehorse “Division 5” – no help from the Mounties

September 26, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Whitehorse is the Canadian duo of Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet, who have toiched on many genres across their recording career. Psychedelic country, pop noir, squalling blues rock, and celestial folk – they’ve done them all […]

Hot Buttered Rum “No Reason” – Or is there?

September 26, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, Hot Buttered Rum sounds like a beverage equally suitable for the Arctic explorer and the Eighteenth Century Pirate – and here we are barely a week late for International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Arrrr….that […]

Morton Valence “Summertime In London” – but, was it this Summer?

September 23, 2022 Jonathan Aird 1

Having reached the Autumn Equinox (an event to be celebrated now by not just one, but a fine pair of albums from this guy) it may seem strange to be featuring a Summery song. And it […]

Halley Neal “Love Is Different” – blissfully in love

September 23, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Taken from the new album ‘Beautiful & Blue‘, Halley Neal’s song is a blissful evocation of a love that is total; “if I woke up tomorrow and you were gone and I didn’t know why” she […]

“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

Frances Luke Accord (featuring Darlingside) “In My Life” – we love them more

Whitehorse “Division 5” – no help from the Mounties

Hot Buttered Rum “No Reason” – Or is there?

Morton Valence “Summertime In London” – but, was it this Summer?

Halley Neal “Love Is Different” – blissfully in love

“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”