Jonathan Aird

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 […]

Bill Callahan “Coyotes” – dreams of love

September 20, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

This is not Joni’s ‘Coyote‘, nowhere near it in fact as Bill Callahan sings of a coyote of a very different stripe. Touching on the dreams of old dogs, a new child, and an open declaration […]

The Watersons “John Barleycorn” – Frost and Fire Revisited

September 16, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

The Watersons – Norma, Mike and Lal Waterson and their cousin, John Harrison – put out ‘Frost And Fire: A Calendar of Ritual and Magical Songs’ in 1965 after going through a particularly arduous audition process […]

Sara Rachele “Sad Song” – sorrow is my constant companion

September 16, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Sara Rachele is not kidding when she says this is a ‘Sad Song‘, it oozes a relentlessly downbeat mood, like a spiral down into a depressive state, but laced with an attractive melancholic indulgence. Or as […]

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

Track Premiere: The Pairs “Yellow Lines”

But is it Americana? – Santana

Bill Callahan “Coyotes” – dreams of love

The Watersons “John Barleycorn” – Frost and Fire Revisited

Sara Rachele “Sad Song” – sorrow is my constant companion

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”