Jonathan Aird

Kenny Roby “New Day” – the future starts…now

July 26, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Kenny Roby was a founder member of 6 String Drag, and was principal frontman and singer with that band. He has a self-titled solo album coming out on Royal Potato Family on August 5th,and this is […]

Alela Diane “When We Believed” – talking to your younger self

July 25, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

‘When We Believed‘ is the latest single to be released by Portland singer-songwriter Alela Diane this year, with hints that there will be a full album soon as a follow-up to 2018’s ‘Cusp.’ ‘When We Believed‘ […]

Track Premiere: Freedy Johnston “Tryin’ To Move On”

July 25, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

This rocking number is taken from Freedy Johnston’s new album ‘Back on the Road to You’ which is out on September 9th via 40 Below Records. ‘Tryin’ to Move On‘ relates a series of failures to escape […]

Cahalen Morrison “The Month Of May” – haunted Americana

July 22, 2022 Jonathan Aird 4

Cahalen Morrison has a way of channeling the otherworldly strangeness that inhabits the best of traditional folksong and finding new directions to take it in. Does this come from growing up in the high desert of […]

Oakwalker “Ghost Town” – no future for you?

July 22, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Oakwalker is a Memphis based duo – Victoria Dowdy on guitar and vocals, Ethan Baker on violin – which formed in 2020. They pack out their sound with a rotating cast of additional musicians both in […]

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

Kenny Roby “New Day” – the future starts…now

Alela Diane “When We Believed” – talking to your younger self

Track Premiere: Freedy Johnston “Tryin’ To Move On”

Cahalen Morrison “The Month Of May” – haunted Americana

Oakwalker “Ghost Town” – no future for you?

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”