Jonathan Aird

Julian Taylor “S.E.E.D.S” – growing back stronger

July 1, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Julian Taylor has released a new single which gives a good indication that his upcoming solo album will be another strong outing to stand beside the widely lauded ‘The Ridge.‘ ‘S.E.E.D.S‘ – which stands for Somehow […]

Eric & The Soo “We Will Stay The Same” – you and me, like this, forever

June 30, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Toronto’s Eric & The Soo have a new song out, ‘We Will Stay The Same‘, and this one is a co-write between band leader Eric Brombacher and guitarist/harpist Ken Yoshioka. It’s a song that makes a […]

Ole Kirkeng “Million Miles” – it’s a metaphorical distance

June 30, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Yes, on Ole Kirkeng’s new song he sings of the distance between himself and his love: “a million miles from the taste of your kiss, a million miles away.” We can be quite confident that this […]

Joe Pug “I Do My Father’s Drugs”

June 29, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Joe Pug has a new album out – it’s not a remix, it’s not a remaster it’s an all new recording even if the title does seem a little familiar: ‘Nation Of Heat | Revisited.’ In […]

Track Premiere: Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters “Things Are Getting Strange”

June 29, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters decided to try a new direction with their music rather than just going back to the “old normal” once they were able to get out and play music again. As Nick […]

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

Julian Taylor “S.E.E.D.S” – growing back stronger

Eric & The Soo “We Will Stay The Same” – you and me, like this, forever

Ole Kirkeng “Million Miles” – it’s a metaphorical distance

Joe Pug “I Do My Father’s Drugs”

Track Premiere: Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters “Things Are Getting Strange”

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”