Jonathan Aird

Track Premiere: Jeremy Nail “Behind The Headlights”

August 26, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Americana UK are proud to share the title track of Jeremy Nail’s new – and fifth – album, which is released today. It sees the Austin based musician moving forward in the topics he wants to […]

Track Premiere: Gunner & Smith “Gold”

August 25, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Canadian band Gunner & Smith have a new album – their third – called ‘Hear You In My Head’ (it is out Sept 16th on DevilDuck Records). Having always recorded close to home in Saskatchewan this album […]

Track Premiere: The Deer’s Cry “Heal The Heart”

August 25, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

The Deer’s Cry are a four piece – augmented on this song with a string section – of Celtic Harp, percussion, upright bass and banjo. An unusual combination which lends itself to gentle and reflective folk […]

Track Premiere: Velcro Dog “Head over High-Tops”

August 24, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Velcro Dog is the solo project of Norwegian musician and songwriter Tony Gonzalez, on which his forceful vocal is accompanied by a stripped-down musicality against which the stark lyrics he conjures up become the central focus. […]

Dr John “End Of The Line” – with Aaron Neville

August 23, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Dr John’s last studio album offers up another musical, if somewhat poignant considering the lyrics, treat in the form of this cover of the Traveling Wilbury’s song ‘End Of The Line.’ The album ‘Things Happen That […]

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: Jeremy Nail “Behind The Headlights”

Track Premiere: Gunner & Smith “Gold”

Track Premiere: The Deer’s Cry “Heal The Heart”

Track Premiere: Velcro Dog “Head over High-Tops”

Dr John “End Of The Line” – with Aaron Neville

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”