Jonathan Aird

Track Premiere: Triptides “Fate”

May 13, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

It says here “Led by guitarist, keyboardist and singer Glenn Brigman, with drummer Brendan Peleo-Lazar and bassist/guitarist Stephen Burns, the trio is continually discovering their sound through a complex map of familiar influences and bold choices […]

The Bombadils “Bicycle” – it travels sideways through time.

May 12, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

No jokes this time about the couple’s inspiration for their band name – let’s just note that this key figure of the Lord of The Rings not only got left out of the BBC adaptation of […]

Various Artists “Life’s What You Make It”

May 12, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Hit and Miss affair on triple album of covers. Over the last couple of years we’ve seen a significant increase in the “covers album” and whilst there have been some outstanding examples, Emma Swift’s take on […]

Track Premiere: Will Stewart “Bad Memory”

May 12, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Will Stewart can be described as a “south of Nashville” singer – in that he hails from Montgomery’s river region, and moved up through west Alabama and over to Birmingham, had a brief stint in Tennessee […]

Téada “Ar Mhuin na Muice / Cairo Barry / Garranmore / Hunter Billy’s (Reels)”

May 11, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, no-one is going to get lulled to sleep by this week’s midweek instrumental feature – this splendidly joyous sound from Téada features two reels (‘Ar Mhuin na Muice‘ and ‘Garranmore‘) composed by Nenagh-born fiddler Seán […]

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: Triptides “Fate”

The Bombadils “Bicycle” – it travels sideways through time.

Various Artists “Life’s What You Make It”

Track Premiere: Will Stewart “Bad Memory”

Téada “Ar Mhuin na Muice / Cairo Barry / Garranmore / Hunter Billy’s (Reels)”

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”