Jonathan Aird

Eric And The Soo “Moneytown” – Working for The Man

September 22, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Canada’s Eric and the Soo return with a new single looking at the perennial problem of being a cog in the machine. There’s work, and there’s bills and there’s chasing your tail and all the while […]

Track Premiere: Plastic Harpoons “East Of State”

September 22, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Plastic Harpoons are a four-piece band from Santa Barbara, who started when lead vocalist and songwriter, Taylor Casey, moved back home to Santa Barbara after 3 years bouncing around Austin and New York City. He met […]

Calexico “Rambler” – Listen

September 21, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Following up on their recent album ‘El Mirado‘ (which we really liked, read the review here), which has been described as eminently danceable (and you know how we like to dance, just not in lines….) Calexico […]

Track Premiere: The Pairs “Yellow Lines”

September 21, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Not, in fact, a pair of pairs, The Pairs are twin sisters Noelle and Renee Coughlin, long-time friend Hillary Watson, and former-punk percussionist Steve Plimmer. This London (Ontario) based band brings together soaring harmonies with melodic […]

But is it Americana? – Santana

September 20, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

And so we ask the question for the last time in this current series – But is it Americana? Deputy Editor, Jonathan Aird, throws his rhinestone-encrusted Stetson into the ring with a well argued case for […]

“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

Eric And The Soo “Moneytown” – Working for The Man

Track Premiere: Plastic Harpoons “East Of State”

Calexico “Rambler” – Listen

Track Premiere: The Pairs “Yellow Lines”

But is it Americana? – Santana

“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”