Jonathan Aird

iskwē And Tom Wilson “Long Way Down” – prelude to a new album!

April 27, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

iskwē And Tom Wilson return with a recording from their upcoming album ‘Mother Love‘ which expands on the perhaps unlikely duos’ earlier recordings ‘Starless Nights‘ and ‘Blue Moon Drive‘ which made such an impression in 2020 […]

The Golden Roses “New Pal” – well, that’s quite a coincidence…

April 26, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, you were promised a happier-sounding song and this is a happier-sounding song. Unless you listen too closely to the lyrics in which case, guess what? It’s a sad tale of a pair of break-ups, a […]

Walker Tex “Death” – as inevitable as taxes

April 25, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, here’s a cheerful start to the week – but amongst all the love and goodwill we like to spread around we at Americana UK know that there’s a darker side to this life. And Walker […]

Beans On Toast & The Kentish Folk Collective “Swimming In It” – come on in the water is… polluted

April 22, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s not that hard a concept – unless you’re a Tory government in its 12th year – the increasing of pollution is not a positive thing and letting the water companies (aka your mates) routinely pour […]

Jenny Berkel “Lavender City” – tell me why, why do you lie?

April 22, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Jenny Berkel’s new song reflects on a relationship that didn’t quite work out – it’s the story of a summer relationship that took place in a city with little gardens everywhere. ‘Lavender City’ is an intimate […]

Interview: Jeff Finlin – the hero who journeys among us

July 1, 2026 0

In 2023, an AUK writer displayed exquisite taste by naming Jeff Finlin as one of the top ten greatest americana artists of all time. Congrats to Jeff, as well as, after all, he did record the […]

Cover art for Danni Nicholls album "Making Moves"

Danni Nicholls “Making Moves”

July 1, 2026 0

Top-class vocals and production complement finely crafted personal lyrics of love, loss and hope from UK-born now Nashville-based artist. One of the joys in reviewing albums for Americana UK is that moment when you first play […]

All-star tribute to the Delmore Brothers to be released in October

July 1, 2026 0

The music of Alton and Rabon Delmore continues to influence generations of singers and songwriters across multiple genres. From their first appearance as the Delmore Brothers at the 1926 Athens Fiddlers Convention, their intricate harmonies took […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

iskwē And Tom Wilson “Long Way Down” – prelude to a new album!

The Golden Roses “New Pal” – well, that’s quite a coincidence…

Walker Tex “Death” – as inevitable as taxes

Beans On Toast & The Kentish Folk Collective “Swimming In It” – come on in the water is… polluted

Jenny Berkel “Lavender City” – tell me why, why do you lie?

Interview: Jeff Finlin – the hero who journeys among us

Danni Nicholls “Making Moves”

All-star tribute to the Delmore Brothers to be released in October

Lynn Blakey “Dreams are Lovers: A Retrospective”

Live Review: Maisy Owen with BJ Cole + Joe Harvey-Whyte, Theatreship, London – 23rd June 2026