Jonathan Aird

Dustin Dale Gaspard “Hoping Heaven Got A Kitchen” – and the coffee is good

February 28, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Hoping Heaven Got A Kitchen‘ see’s Dustin Dale Gaspard recording with a full band on a song that honours his Cajun roots and the memory of his grandparents, Emily and Berton, who passed during quarantine. It’s […]

Banditos “On My Way” – taking my time

February 25, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Banditos are a six-piece of twenty-somethings who hail out of Alabama, but have since relocated to Nashville. They have an eclectic sound which the other music magazine, Rolling Stone, has described as “Equal parts alt-country twang […]

Ray Wylie Hubbard “Hellbent For Leather” – Adios Hollywood sign

February 24, 2022 Jonathan Aird 1

And what do you do when you’ve made a well received album with a bunch of friends? Well, as Ray Wylie Hubbard quickly realised you could do that again. And so the new album ‘Co-Starring Too’ […]

Track Premiere: Tennessee Stiffs “Hey Paranoia”

February 23, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Hey Paranoia‘ is a raucous tale of a young band out on the road, aiming for fun no matter the cost. Is it autobiographical? That elements of the new album ‘Dearly Departed‘ from which the song […]

Track Premiere: Xavier Collins “Gone”

February 23, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Gone‘ is a new song from London based Xavier Collins which is available everywhere from tomorrow but can be heard first right here on Americana UK today. It’s taken from his new EP ‘Coastlines‘ which will […]

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

Dustin Dale Gaspard “Hoping Heaven Got A Kitchen” – and the coffee is good

Banditos “On My Way” – taking my time

Ray Wylie Hubbard “Hellbent For Leather” – Adios Hollywood sign

Track Premiere: Tennessee Stiffs “Hey Paranoia”

Track Premiere: Xavier Collins “Gone”

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”