Jonathan Aird

Track Premiere: Dusty Wright “Lonelyville”

February 2, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s certainly great to premiere the new song from Dusty Wright, which is also the title track of his new album which is out in April on Petrock. It finds the NYC/East Chatham based singer/songwriter, who […]

The Other Side of Me: Jonathan Aird on the electronic genius of Jean-Michel Jarre

February 1, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

AUK continues its series looking at the musical tastes of AUK writers beyond the Americana genre. It all started with a double-album on a single cassette release of ‘Oxygene‘ and ‘Equinox‘. Here was the sound of […]

The Bombadils “Losing Track Of Time” – hey come merry-dol….

February 1, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Oldest and eldest and river woman’s daughter they may not be, but Sarah Frank and Luke Fraser were inspired by Tolkien’s Bombadil and Goldberry when choosing a name for their folk duo. Their folk is also […]

Neil Young & Crazy Horse “Barn”

January 31, 2022 Jonathan Aird 1

Reflections on aging, on the need to address environmental concerns and to recall that love matters. It is often the case with Neil Young’s recent new material releases that the thoughts on first contact are not […]

Ben Sures “End Of The World” – pass those buns…

January 31, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Canadian folk troubadour Ben Sures takes a wry look at the impending apocalypse – either a resurgence of the one we’re currently traversing or some other one nature, or humanity, can conjure up to replace it. […]

Video: Oh Pray Tell “Poor Black Woman Blues”

August 27, 2026 0

Here is Poor Black Woman Blues, the powerful new single from Oh Pray Tell, also known as the trio of Sally Titasey, Shayna-Adjowa Jones, and Betty Supple. It’s a song of resistance and finding strength together, […]

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. […]

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