Jonathan Aird

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band cover Dylan on new album

April 21, 2022 Jonathan Aird 1

For their next album those roots and Americana stalwarts the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – now five decades into their musical journey – will be releasing an album of Dylan covers, done in a Dirt Band […]

Thomas Cassell “Traveling Shoes” – On the road again

April 21, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Thomas Cassell’s ‘Travelling Shoes’ appear both literal and metaphorical – mostly the latter though, for even when he sings of lacing up his travelling shoes its just a reminder that he’s hitting the road, again, for […]

Track Premiere: Samuel or Daniel “Theo”

April 20, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Samuel or Daniel is the Portland Maine-based alt-country/indie rock brainchild of Sam Guenther, and ‘Theo’ is the third single to be released from the debut EP ‘I Miss You Don’t Come Home’ which is itself due for release […]

Mary Gauthier “Fall Apart World” – In which everything can, paradoxically, fall together

April 19, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

We all know what to expect from Mary Gauthier – do we not? Intensity, savvy anger, grit. Well, prepare to be as surprised as Gauthier herself who has this to say about ‘Fall Apart World‘ : […]

Deer Scout “Cowboy” – Listen

April 14, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

By no way of a definitive explanation we present Dena Miller, a.k.a. Deer Scout, who grew up on a diet of folk, spent 6 years writing and exploring projects through Philly’s punk scene, Oberlin’s conservatory experimentalism […]

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

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band cover Dylan on new album

Thomas Cassell “Traveling Shoes” – On the road again

Track Premiere: Samuel or Daniel “Theo”

Mary Gauthier “Fall Apart World” – In which everything can, paradoxically, fall together

Deer Scout “Cowboy” – Listen

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”