Jonathan Aird

The Beatles “Love Me Do” – it was 60 years ago today…

October 5, 2022 Jonathan Aird 1

Although, strictly speaking (and we do like to speak strictly) this is the 2009 remaster. No matter, Americana UK today gives the nod to the other great musical phenomenon to come out of Liverpool. October 5th […]

Riun Garner “Still Thinking Of Us” – not just going to forget…

October 4, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Still Thinking Of Us‘ is the most recent single from Ruin Garner, who put out the EP ‘All We Know and All We Forget‘ a couple of years back. It opens with finger picked guitar, before […]

Mark Erelli “You’re Gonna Wanna Remember This”

October 4, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

This is a song with a more poignant story than many we have run on Americana UK, ‘You’re Gonna Wanna Remember This‘ is the lead single from Mark Erelli’s forthcoming LP, ‘Lay Your Darkness Down’, due […]

Track Premiere: Cooper Stoulil “Halloween Town”

October 3, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Cooper Stoulil’s new release is his debut solo album ‘Someday in the Light, Again‘, which emerged when he and his Dravus House bandmate Elena Loper decided to put their duo activity on hold for the duration […]

The Welcome Wagon “Isaiah, California” – join us, or not, as you please

September 30, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

The Welcome Wagon are Brooklyn indie folk duo Vito Aiuto and Monique Aiuto, who are set to release their fourth album ‘Esther’ on November 4th via Asthmatic Kitty Records. It see’s The Welcome Wagon return to their original label, […]

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

The Beatles “Love Me Do” – it was 60 years ago today…

Riun Garner “Still Thinking Of Us” – not just going to forget…

Mark Erelli “You’re Gonna Wanna Remember This”

Track Premiere: Cooper Stoulil “Halloween Town”

The Welcome Wagon “Isaiah, California” – join us, or not, as you please

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”